

173 N Waverly, Orange, CA 92866
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,254 sq ft
- 6,752 sq ft lot
- Built 1946
Open house
Open House
The home
About 173 N Waverly
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.
Property details for 173 N Waverly
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Orange in Orange County. It offers 1,254 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,265,000, about $1,009 per square foot. The home was built in 1946. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 386-062-03. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, a one-car garage, a 6,752-square-foot lot, central air, and a turnkey home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $1,265,000
- Days On Site
- 55 Days
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,254 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 6,752 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1946
- MLS® Number
- PW26173236
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW26173236
- Year Built
- 1946
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,254
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,750
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.155
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 38606203
- On Market Date
- 2026-08-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Bay Windows, Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames
- Doors
- French Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Rooms
- Primary Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Laundry, Bedroom, Family Room, Primary Bathroom
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Construction
- Board And Batten Siding, Drywall, Ducts Professionally Air Sealed, Glass, Hardiplank Type, Concrete, Stucco, Vertical Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Yard, Zero Lot Line
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Door Single, Driveway, Garage, On Street
- Fencing
- Masonry, New Condition, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 173 N Waverly
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000 |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixedEstimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Orange rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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Schools
Schools for 173 N Waverly
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- Elementary
- Orange
- High
- Orange
- District
- Orange Unified
Location
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Listed by Jenni Abney of BHHS CA Properties
Listing information updated Oct 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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