$1,050,000
SOLD JUN 20, 2025

173 N Waverly St Orange, CA 92866

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,254 Sq Ft
6,750 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$837 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • No HOA
  • Front Porch
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • Cottage
  • Built-In Features

About This Home

As of June 2025

This CHARMING, SINGLE STORY COTTAGE in the OLD TOWNE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT has been lovingly cared for by the same owner for 36 years. The home is situated in a SECLUDED, PRIVATE SETTING and surrounded by lush landscaping. The COVERED FRONT PORCH and FRONT YARD PATIO welcome friends and guests. KNOTTY PINE WALLS and a WOOD BURNING LIVING ROOM FIREPLACE give the home a warm “country feel.” The OPEN FLOOR PLAN features BAMBOO FLOORING and numerous custom built-ins. A LARGE ISLAND WITH A 6-burner stove and BREAKFAST COUNTER complement the spacious kitchen. There’s also a FORMAL DINING AREA. The larger of the 2 bedrooms has an adjoining bathroom. Laundry hook-ups are inside and CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING will keep you cool in the summer. The nicely landscaped grounds include apple, orange and lemon trees, along with custom lighting. All schools, both public and private, are within walking distance. Enjoy all the fun, excitement and conveniences that “Old Towne living” has to offer – including the train station, renowned Hilbert Museum and many popular restaurants!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Slater

Orange Realty, Inc. Brokerage Email: danslater@danslater.com License #00815061 Listed on: 03/19/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Tarbell

BHHS CA Properties License #01962986

BHHS CA Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,984

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 6,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1,254 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Orange High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 32
  • Tax Tract Number 219
  • Assessor Parcel Number 38606203

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,984

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer and refrigerator
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Unknown
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 38606203
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1254.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 837.32
  • Room Type: Entry, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Orange Unified
  • High School: Orange
  • High School: Orange
  • High School2: ORANGE3

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6750.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1550

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6750.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 758.05
  • Tax Lot: 32
  • Tax Tract Number: 219

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2005
Sold by
Williams Marjorie
Bought by
Williams Marjorie and Williams Family Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $69,529 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $1,050,000 -3.2% $837 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Price Changed $1,085,000 -4.4% $865 / Sq Ft
03/19/2025 03/19/25 For Sale $1,135,000 -- $905 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,984 $346,557 $296,985 $49,572
2024 $3,984 $339,762 $291,162 $48,600
2023 $3,894 $333,100 $285,452 $47,648
2022 $3,817 $326,569 $279,855 $46,714
2021 $3,713 $320,166 $274,367 $45,799
2020 $3,679 $316,884 $271,554 $45,330
2019 $3,635 $310,671 $266,229 $44,442
2018 $3,580 $304,580 $261,009 $43,571
2017 $3,436 $298,608 $255,891 $42,717
2016 $3,371 $292,753 $250,873 $41,880
2015 $3,322 $288,356 $247,105 $41,251
2014 $3,251 $282,708 $242,265 $40,443
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25060889

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 386-062-03