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$1,225,000

173 N Waverly

Orange, CA 92866

Active

2

Beds

2

Baths

1,254

Sq. Ft.

1946

Year Built

Orange

County

SingleFamilyResidence

Property Type

About this home

Priced to Sell. Over $250,000 invested across property improvements, planning, engineering, historic resource assessment completion, and approvals representing over 14 months of completed groundwork. Fully Approved and Permit Ready House Remodel Plans! A thoughtfully reimagined residence nestled in the highly desirable north east quadrant of the Old Town Orange Historic District where historic character, modern comfort, and future value converge. This home presents a rare, meaningful value-add opportunity to own a home in the Old Town Orange Historic District with . Fully approved, permit ready house remodel plans envision an approximately 180-square-foot addition to the home to create a future 3 bedroom, 3 bath layout with a luxurious primary suite, walk-in closet, and spa-style primary bath. Separately, the approximately 300 sqft garage that is proposed for conversion to an ADU is in final review phase for city approval and permits. This would present the potential for a total of 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and approximately 1,729 square feet of living space on the premises. This is a significant value for a new owner with ready to build, approved plan sets for the home and final building department review for the ADU underway anticipating full approval in coming weeks. Currently, the updated the home features extensive improvements throughout and is being sold with a completed termite clearance. The new kitchen features quartz countertops and new GE appliances, while updated baths include custom tile, new shower valves, cabinetry and fixtures with a newly reglazed tub. Major system upgrades include new PEX plumbing, a new HVAC system and ducting throughout the home, and a Noritz tankless water heater. Professionally leveled floors, new laminate flooring, fresh interior texture and paint, and exterior paint provide a polished foundation for everyday living. The private grounds have been transformed into a lush English garden inspired retreat, with more than 80 new plants, commercial-grade Netafim drip irrigation, fresh mulch, and decomposed-granite pathways throughout the lot. Three mature, highly productive fruit trees (apple, orange, and lemon) complete the setting. Phenomenal location being a little over a 1/2 mile to everything in Old Town Orange whether local eats or shopping, approximately 3/4 mile to Chapman University, and 1 mile to the 55 freeway.

Listed by Jenni Abney · DRE #01265467 · BHHS CA Properties
MLS #1179359681
ListedAug 7, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

Stories1
StyleTraditional
Total Units1
RoofAsphalt, Shingle
Garage Spaces1
PoolN/A
SpaNone

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesBreakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
Exterior FeaturesRain Gutters
FlooringLaminate
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral, Heat Pump
FireplaceFamily Room
LaundryWasher Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Parking FeaturesDoor Single, Driveway, Garage, On Street
Parking Total2
Patio & PorchCovered, Front Porch, Open, Patio
Entry Level1
Entry Location1
Common WallsNo Common Walls

Property Features

Lot Size0.15 ac
Lot FeaturesBack Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Yard, Zero Lot Line
ViewNone
DirectionsExit west on Chapman Ave, right on Waverly.

Community

AreaOTO - Old Towne Orange
School DistrictOrange Unified

Tax & Financial

TermsCash, Cash To New Loan, Conventional
Land LeaseNo
HOA NameN/A
HOA FeeN/A

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Mortgage Estimate

$6,520/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

Estimate only. Does not include taxes, insurance, or HOA.

CRMLSLast updated: October 21, 2026 at 3:15 PM

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