633 E Maple Ave., Orange, CA 92866

Property Description

Iconic 1909 Craftsman located on a prominent corner lot in the heart of Old Towne Orange! If you're like others in town, you have had your eye on this beauty for years & years. This unique 2 story Historic home with full width front porch, distinctive original stone piers and front stone wall is perched on a HUGE lot of over 12,000 sf. So RARE to find such an untouched home on a lot of this size in Old Towne!! Imagine the expansion potential on this corner lot with side access to the 2 car garage and the additional appx. 6000 sf rear yard. The original front door is still present and flanked on either side by a trio of sash windows. Many of the other original windows feature beautiful leaded and multi pane glass. The main floor boasts a spacious front living room, wood burning fireplace & side room with separate entrance that was used by the original owner (a dentist) in the early 1900's as his medical office. The kitchen offers a nice view of the rear yard. The original main floor bathroom has had the tub removed however, an addition was added in later years of approximately 170 sf (not included in the total sf) which includes a walk-in shower & a separate laundry room. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms including 2 front bedrooms with dormer windows in the sleeping porches that let the light & fresh air in. The upstairs bath with original claw-foot tub has a separate storage closet & nook area. There is a full sized unfinished basement with exterior access that offers so many options: wine cellar, additional storage, workshop? The detached 2 car garage plus multiple storage sheds are perfect for your projects. Original doors, hardware, fixtures, wood banister, pocket door & picture railings add to the charm of this amazing home. Imagine the possibilities of this lot: orchard, garden, greenhouse, pool/spa, sport court, outdoor kitchen, secondary garage and so much more! This home has been owned by the same family for decades and now it is ready for the new owners to call it home. As a contributing structure, this amazing piece of local history qualifies for the Mills Act Tax reduction program. A short walk to the Plaza for shopping and dining, Chapman University, churches, parks and more! Please consult with the City of Orange Planning Department for question regarding expansion potential & Mills Act eligibility but act fast as this one will not last!