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637 E. Van Bibber is about a six-block walk to the Orange Circle. And itAca?!a?cs a good one. You pass homes that have stood for generationsAca?!a??mature trees, front porches, streets that havenAca?!a?ct changed much over time. It doesnAca?!a?ct feel like typical Orange County; it feels older than that. This 1918 Craftsman sits right in the heart of it. When it was built, this area was still transitioning from its orchard days. Land in this neighborhood traces back to early Orange families, including Captain Andrew Harrington Bibber, a Civil War veteran whose name still echoes in the area today. ThereAca?!a?cs also a long-standing story that this house may have started as a piano studio for Captain BibberAca?!a?cs daughterAca?!a??back when this was quiet farmland, and sounds traveled farther. Today, itAca?!a?cs part of the Old Towne Orange Historic DistrictAca?!a??a neighborhood that has preserved its original charm in a way thatAca?!a?cs becoming rare. Life here is simple. Walk to the circle for coffee, grab dinner at GabbyAca?!a?cs, or enjoy breakfast at Snooze on weekends. Chapman University is just a few blocks away, bringing energy without disrupting the neighborhood's feel. The property might also qualify for the Mills Act, potentially providing property tax savings for owners who maintain its historic character. And with a lot this size, thereAca?!a?cs plenty of room to consider an ADU for extra flexibility or long-term value.
637 E Van Bibber Ave Orange, CA 92866