Orange

Areas Served

Welcome to Orange, California

A mid-sized city with the heart of a small town — anchored by one of California's most historic districts.

Orange offers a rich mix of homes, including more than 1,300 historic homes and buildings in Old Towne — bungalows, Craftsman, and Mission and Spanish Revival styles — alongside newer neighborhoods throughout the city. Buyers are drawn here by the architectural character and the rare feeling of a true historic town center. Cherie knows the area's neighborhoods and can help you find the right fit.

• —Old Towne Orange, the largest National Register Historic District in California, listed in 1997
• —The Plaza — first laid out in 1880 at Chapman Avenue and Glassell Street — the social heart of the city
• —One of the largest concentrations of historic buildings in the state, with preserved early-California architecture
• —Home to Chapman University and the Hilbert Museum

Orange feels like a small town in the middle of Orange County. The Plaza serves as the community's living room, with outdoor dining on each corner and year-round community events. The walkable historic core, family-friendly neighborhoods, and mature trees give the city a timeless, grounded character.

The commercial district around the Plaza is full of small, often family-owned restaurants, boutiques, antique shops, and creative offices. Old Towne is famous for antiquing, with one of Orange County's best collections of vintage and antique stores. The area also hosts the Orange International Street Fair every Labor Day weekend, a tradition since 1973.

• —Stroll and shop the historic Old Towne Plaza
• —Hunt for finds in the antique and vintage shops
• —Visit Chapman University and the Hilbert Museum
• —Attend the annual Orange International Street Fair
• —Enjoy outdoor dining around the Plaza

Orange is served by the Orange Unified School District. The city offers a range of public and private school options, and is also home to Chapman University, one of the region's most respected private universities.