Why Live in Portola Springs
Portola Springs in Irvine is a residential neighborhood characterized by winding roads and limited through traffic, providing a quiet living environment. The community features Mediterranean-style architecture with homes built from the mid-2010s through the 2020s, many of which include outdoor spaces like balconies or California rooms. The neighborhood's HOA maintains landscaped yards with palm and cypress trees, as well as rose bushes, and oversees the upkeep of pools and parks. Portola Springs Elementary, Jeffrey Trail Middle, and Portola High are highly rated schools serving the area. Although the neighborhood lacks retail options, residents are just 3 miles from Woodbury Town Center, which offers a variety of dining options, big-box stores, and grocery outlets. For recreation, the 32-acre Portola Springs Community Park provides pickleball courts, soccer fields, and a playground, while smaller parks offer swimming pools and picnic areas. The nearby Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve offers extensive trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The community is car-dependent, with convenient access to state routes 133 and 241, and is about 5 miles from Irvine Spectrum and Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Irvine Medical Center. John Wayne Airport is approximately 10 miles away. Despite a major fire risk due to the surrounding mountainous area, the community is prepared for evacuations, as evidenced by the 2020 wildfire evacuation.
Home Trends in Portola Springs, CA
On average, homes in Portola Springs, Irvine sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 69 days. The median sale price for homes in Portola Springs, Irvine over the last 12 months is $337,000, down 44% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$337,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$337,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$215
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median List Price
$339,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-44%