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173 N Waverly, Orange, CA 92866

  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,254 sq ft
  • 6,752 sq ft lot
  • Built 1946

MLS# PW26173236 · Listed Aug 9, 2026 · 55 Days On Site

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

DateEventPriceNote
Aug 9, 2026 Listed for sale $1,375,000

Cost of ownership

Estimated monthly payment

7.03% · 30-yr fixed
$
$9,631/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $126,500 down
Principal & interest$7,597
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$474
Property tax (est. 1.13%)$1,191
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$369
HOANot reported, not included
$8,313/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $253,000 down
Principal & interest$6,753
Property tax (est. 1.13%)$1,191
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$369
HOANot reported, not included
$7,469/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $379,500 down
Principal & interest$5,909
Property tax (est. 1.13%)$1,191
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$369
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$1,560/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.13%)$1,191
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$369
HOANot reported, not included

Estimate 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. 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

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Orange
High
Orange
District
Orange Unified

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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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