Caressing the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, and seated next to the Pacific Ocean, Orange County, California has a number of perfect locations suited for most anyone’s lifestyle. To help you choose a spot, we’re looking at some south Orange County cities and what they can offer residents.
San Clemente
San Clemente is a wonderful community on the coast and excellent choice for people who enjoy living near nature. There are numerous trails for hiking and biking spread throughout beach areas and ridgeline, where of course lies a really nice beach. The city features a great family-oriented environment coupled with restaurants in a walkable town
- Median household income: $87,184 1
- Unemployment rate: 3.5%
- California unemployment rate: 7%
- Average home price sold: $784,400 2
- source: Realtor.com
- Source: Zillow
Available New Homes for Sale in San Clemente
Alta at Talega from Standard Pacific
Conveniently situated within the master-planned community of Talega in San Clemente, Alta boasts fine quality luxury homes, popular areas for entertaining outdoors or inside, spacious lot sizes and fantastic amenities.
Some of the features at Alta include:
– Spanish, Tuscan and Italian architectural styles
– Floor plans ranging from 4,570 to 5,336 square feet
– Views oceans of with certain homesites
– Four to five bedrooms, up to five-and-a-half baths
– Prices start from the mid $1,000,000s
Carillion at Talega
Expansive luxurious, family homes in the coastal hills of Talega. Residents in the neighborhood enjoy the privilege of a 1,000-acre nature reserve, adventurous trails, parks, athletic fields, golf course and the Talega Swim & Athletic Club.
– Spanish, Tuscan and Monterey architectural styles
– Floor plans spanning from 3,484 to 4,061 square feet of living space
– Four to six bedrooms and three and-a half to five-and-a-half baths, spacious great room; certain plans offer bonus room with a covered deck or balcony
– California Rooms with fireplaces and optional panoramic-style doors result in additional entertaining space
– First-floor guest room with kitchenette perfect for relatives and friends
– Priced from the low $1,000,000s
Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo is a large master-planned city with people coming from diverse backgrounds. While this city is not coastal like much of south Orange County, there is a huge lake in the middle along provides residents of this hillside community access to lakeside property and an array of aquatic things to do.
It is extremely family-friendly, has large homes on large lots, a good majority of the city is zoned residential, and consistently ranked as very safe with low crime rate. If you participate in outdoor activities, it offers residents two parks for every square mile, three golf courses, and a magnificent park featuring eight baseball fields and five soccer fields.
- Median household income: $102,926 (source: Realtor.com)
- Unemployment rate: 3.5%
- California unemployment rate: 7%
- Average home price: $580,502 (source: Realtor.com)
New Homes Available
Sendero at Rancho Mission Viejo by Ryland
Sendero is the perfect place just 5 miles from the ocean up Ortega highway offering comfort and convenience. Experience living in a 23,000-acre retreat close to the Ranch Farmers market. The area has citrus and avocado groves, a nature reserve, and agricultural areas.
– Two-story heritage architectural styles
– Floor plans ranging from 2310 to 2610 square feet of living space
– From three bedrooms and two and-a half to three baths
– Priced from $740,900 and up
The Bungalows at Rancho Mission Viejo by Standard Pacific
Ranch-style residences set behind private gates offers first-rate craftsmanship, single-story residences and a active community life for those 55+. Only 3 homes left
– Two-story heritage architectural styles
– Floor plans ranging from 1,276 to 1,843 square feet of living space
– From two to three bedrooms and two baths
– Priced from $790,000 and up
Lake Forest
- Small, safe and well-planned neighborhoods give Lake Forest an irresistible charm. The landscape is full of hills and, akin to its name, a wealth of trees. Although Lake Forest is a suburban dream it neighbors Irvine, the business hub of Orange County, making it a prime location for young professionals to established families. Lake Forest also has two lakes, a couple of parks, the largest skate park in CA.
- Median household income: $120,197 1
- Unemployment rate: 3.0%
- California unemployment rate: 7%
- Median home price sold: $532,700 2
- Housing: Inventory varies from post-WWII tract homes to condo communities, multi-family complexes to gated communities, with each being priced reasonably.
- source: Realtor.com
- Source: Zillow
New Homes Developments in Lake Forest
Highlands at Baker Ranch by Toll Bros.
A luxury community of single-family homes providing homeowners spacious home designs, positioned on generous-sized home sites with optional add-on upgrade for exterior decks
– Two-story contemporary styles; Tuscan, Santa Barbara and Mediterranean
– Floor plans ranging from 2,966 sq. ft. to 3268 square feet of living space
– From five to seven bedrooms and four and-a-half baths to six and-a-half baths
– Priced start at $1,064,000 and up
Ridgewood at Baker Ranch by Shea Homes
– Two-story Spanish, Italian, and California Ranch style with 3 floor plans
– No Mello-Roos Taxes (save some money)
– Floor plans ranging from 2,124-2,390 square feet of living space
– From 3-5 bedrooms and 3.5-4 baths to six and-a-half baths
– Prices start in the low $814,000 and up
Don’t delay any longer in search for a home in your favorite Orange County suburb. In Orange County, you’re never too far from LA and San Diego and can have a soldi family life and enjoy beautiful beaches and excellent food any time of the year. So email or call us to make your appointment to see these new homes or other real estate in Orange County.
- Source: ca.gov
- Unemployment rate source: Homefacts