Welcome to 1033 W Almond Ave, a charming home on a corner lot located just a few blocks from the heart of OLD TOWN ORANGE. This LOVINGLY MAINTAINED PROPERTY offers a WIDE LOT WITH A PICTURESQUE MATURE ELM TREE that provides shade to the yard in the afternoons, helping to keep the house cool, and AMPLE STREET FRONTAGE, perfect for ENTERTAINING GUESTS with PLENTY OF PARKING. Inside, you'll find TASTEFUL DETAILS such as ARCHWAYS connecting each room, ELEGANT WHITE WAINSCOTING, CROWN MOULDING, and PLANTATION SHUTTERS throughout. The INVITING DUTCH DOOR leads into a cozy yet SPACIOUS-FEELING LIVING AREA WITH GREAT FLOW between the common spaces, complete with a BEAUTIFUL MARBLE-SURROUND FIREPLACE. The home features RECENT UPGRADES, including a BRAND NEW (2024) HVAC SYSTEM, complete ATTIC CLEANOUT with NEW INSULATION, and QUARTZKITCHEN COUNTERTOPS. ALL BEDROOM CLOSETS outfitted with ELFA CLOSET SYSTEMS for optimized storage. The kitchen boasts NEW KITCHENAID APPLIANCES, while the garage laundry is equipped with a SPEED QUEEN WASHER AND DRYER. A TANKLESS WATER HEATER, WATER SOFTENER, and WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTER add to the home's EFFICIENCY. Outdoors, enjoy the LARGE FENCED FRONT AND BACK YARDS, RELAXING FRONT PORCH, FIRE PIT AREA, and an EXPANSIVE BACK PATIO ideal for gatherings. The DETACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE provides additional convenience, while a CONCRETE PAD on the other side of the garage allows for EASY ACCESS AND STORAGE FOR A BOAT OR TRAILER. The home is equipped with a FULL OUTDOOR COVERAGE RING SECURITY SYSTEM for added peace of mind. With close PROXIMITY TO OLD TOWN ORANGE you can enjoy a short walk to restaurants and shopping in the circle. Plus, a quick bike ride brings you to CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY. Being just ONE BLOCK from the historic district means you get the BEST OF THE AREA'S HISTORIC CHARM AND AMENITIES without the restrictions.