A True Eichler Home for Sale in Orange, CA: Mid-Century Modern Living in Historic Fairhaven

There are Mid-Century Modern homes, and then there are true Eichlers.

Now offered at $2,300,000, this newly listed home in Orange, California’s historic Fairhaven neighborhood is an authentic Joseph Eichler residence designed in 1960 by noted architectural firm Anshen & Allen. For buyers searching for an Eichler home for sale in Orange County, this is a rare opportunity to own the real thing, beautifully preserved and thoughtfully updated for today.

An Authentic Joseph Eichler Home in Orange, California

Joseph Eichler helped define California Mid-Century Modern residential architecture, creating homes that were distinctly different from the traditional houses being built around them.

This Fairhaven home captures so much of what makes Eichler architecture instantly recognizable.

Walk through the entrance and the open-air atrium immediately sets the mood. From there, expansive walls of glass, post-and-beam construction, low-slung architectural lines and an extraordinary connection between the interior and exterior create a home that feels open, light and distinctly Californian.

It is architectural, unexpected and incredibly cool.

Even more special is how much of the home's original character remains. Original windows, doors and ceilings have been preserved along with mahogany-clad walls and posts and vintage-inspired fixtures.

This isn't a reproduction of Mid-Century Modern design. It's the real thing.

Updated Without Losing Its Mid-Century Soul

One of the challenges with significant architectural homes is updating them without erasing what made them special in the first place.

The current owners have taken a thoughtful approach, making extensive improvements while respecting the home's original design.

Since purchasing the property, they have added fresh paint throughout, replaced the previous flooring with polished concrete, introduced terrazzo tile in the bathrooms, re-tiled the primary shower and refreshed the kitchen with new tile, appliances and additional details.

Custom closet doors and carefully selected finishes continue the clean architectural aesthetic throughout the home.

The result is a house that still feels unmistakably 1960, but lives beautifully in 2026.

A Private Pool and Outdoor Living on an 8,500-Square-Foot Corner Lot

The indoor-outdoor lifestyle continues well beyond the home's walls.

Set on a spacious 8,500-square-foot corner lot, the property has been designed to feel surprisingly private. A mature privacy hedge and lush landscaping surround a heated resort-style pool and spa that have been extensively upgraded with new coping, tile, decking and a new pump.

Turf and a reconditioned firepit create additional areas to gather, lounge and entertain.

At the front of the home, a water-wise desert garden gives the entry courtyard a striking contemporary feel while complementing the home's Mid-Century Modern architecture.

Even the attached two-car garage has received attention, with epoxy flooring, custom storage and designer hardware.

Single-Level Living in Orange's Historic Fairhaven Neighborhood

The single-story floor plan includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms and an attached two-car garage.

Yet this home is less about a list of rooms and more about how the entire property feels.

The atrium, walls of glass, architectural materials and connection to the outdoors create an experience that is difficult to replicate in conventional construction. There is a reason original Eichler homes have developed such a devoted following among architecture and design enthusiasts.

Fairhaven itself is also an important part of the story. The historic Orange neighborhood is known for its collection of Eichler homes and distinctive Mid-Century Modern architecture, giving buyers an opportunity to live within a community where the architecture is part of the neighborhood's identity.

Eichler Home for Sale in Orange County

For someone searching for a Mid-Century Modern home in Orange County, an Eichler home in Orange, or a distinctive architectural property in Southern California, this listing offers something increasingly difficult to find: authenticity.

You get the architectural pedigree of an original 1960 Anshen & Allen-designed Eichler, many of the details that make these homes so collectible, extensive recent improvements, a private pool and spa, and a generous corner lot.

Property Highlights

4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Single-level floor plan
8,500-square-foot corner lot
Heated pool and spa
Open-air atrium
Post-and-beam architecture
Walls of glass
Polished concrete flooring
Terrazzo bathroom tile
Two-car attached garage
Historic Fairhaven neighborhood
Orange, California
Offered at $2,300,000

Tour This Eichler Home in Orange, California

Some homes make more sense once you experience them in person, and this is absolutely one of them.

If you have been searching for an Eichler home for sale in Orange County or simply want something with architecture, personality and a serious sense of style, I would love to show you this home.

Contact me to schedule a private showing or for additional information about the property.

Annie Clougherty | SERHANT.
REALTOR® | DRE #01716801

Co-listed with Sara Ioffrida