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Foothill Ranch

Foothill Ranch

Located in Orange County

$1,176,578 Average Value
$649 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

Foothill Ranch balances scenic views with city amenities

Foothill Ranch is a master-planned community in Lake Forest, ideal for those who enjoy proximity to outdoor fun but still want to remain connected to plenty of commercial amenities. It’s a balance that helps make this community so popular. "Even though it's surrounded by wilderness, it's still a very convenient place to live," says local Realtor Simone Paterno of Stark Team Real Estate. "There's a ton of shopping and dining right there, and it's surprisingly easy to get to Irvine."

A masterplanned community, Foothill Ranch is a well-manicured place to call home.
A masterplanned community, Foothill Ranch is a well-manicured place to call home.
Foothill Ranch Marketplace features a number of smaller shops and restaurants.
Foothill Ranch Marketplace features a number of smaller shops and restaurants.
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Most homes offer lawns, palm trees and terracotta rooftops

The single-family homes in Foothill Ranch have a cohesive design – most Spanish Revival homes are topped by terracotta roofs. The majority of these homes were built in the 1990s and offer between 2,000 and 3,000 square feet of living space. Foothill Ranch features wide, sidewalk-lined streets and, though built closely together, houses sit on lots ranging from 4,000 to 8,000 square feet – enough for a bit of front and back lawn space. The yards in Foothill Ranch are well-manicured and adorned with palm trees. Sale prices for single-family homes in this area typically hover around $1 million to close to $2 million. Some townhomes and condos supplement the inventory of single-family houses in the area and start around $700,000.

Many homes in Foothill Ranch have well manicured yards.
Many homes in Foothill Ranch have well manicured yards.
The homes in Foothill Ranch often feature tile roofs in a call to their Spanish roots.
The homes in Foothill Ranch often feature tile roofs in a call to their Spanish roots.
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Whiting Ranch and Limestone Canyon offer miles of outdoor fun

Many streets in Foothill Ranch offer views of the Santa Ana Mountains, a reminder of how close you are to a wealth of hiking. You can head to Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, a roughly 2,500-acre expanse at the foothills of the mountains with 17 miles of trails, open for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. This park is connected to the even bigger Limestone Canyon Regional Park, which stretches 4,000 acres and, in addition to trails of its own, includes Limestone Canyon Cave, with underground passages to explore. If you’re looking for more of a casual outdoor excursion you can take the kids to the roughly 6-acre Borrego Park, where there’s a covered playground set, a basketball court, and a soccer field. The area’s Foothill Ranch Community Park and Borrego Canyon Overlook Park also have playgrounds.

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park has an extensive set of trails mainly used for mountain biking.
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park has an extensive set of trails mainly used for mountain biking.
Foothill Ranch Community Park is one of the locals favorites as it has  lots of shady trees.
Foothill Ranch Community Park is one of the locals favorites as it has lots of shady trees.
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Inka Mama’s and Bravo Avo are longtime local favorites

There’s no shortage of places to enjoy a bite to eat in Foothill Ranch after taking in some outdoor recreation. Portola Parkway is lined with options, including chain establishments like Outback Steakhouse and Chick-fil-A and local spots like Inka Mama’s. In business for over 20 years, Inka Mama’s is known for its Peruvian food, and patrons enjoy dousing whatever they order with the signature green sauce. Nearby Bravo Avo is another local option popular for Greek and Mediterranean eats, including gyros and kabobs.

Inka Mama's is one of the hottest restaurants in Foothill Ranch, featuring fresh Peruvian food.
Inka Mama's is one of the hottest restaurants in Foothill Ranch, featuring fresh Peruvian food.
Enjoy a tasty kebab meal at Avo Bravo in Foothill Ranch.
Enjoy a tasty kebab meal at Avo Bravo in Foothill Ranch.
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Career and academic tracks available from middle to high school

Kids in Foothill Ranch can attend schools in the well-regarded Saddleback Valley Unified School District, a system that boasts an A overall rating on Niche. They can start at the neighborhood’s Foothill Ranch Elementary, a school that provides music instruction to all students. Then they can progress to Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate for Grades 7 and 8, which has its own Career Technical Education department with courses in media production, digital film, culinary arts, industrial technology and STEM. Trabuco Hills High is next, where the academic offerings include the International Baccalaureate diploma program.

Students start their education at Foothill Ranch Elementary School.
Students start their education at Foothill Ranch Elementary School.
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School offers classes for 7-8 Grade students.
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School offers classes for 7-8 Grade students.
Trabuco Hills High School serves Foothill Ranch.
Trabuco Hills High School serves Foothill Ranch.
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Quick access to Route 241 makes commuting to Irvine easy

Commuters in Foothill Ranch have quick access to California State Route 241 for trips to Irvine, Orange County’s third-largest city. It’s just part of what makes Foothill Ranch so attractive: it’s a neighborhood where nature and suburban amenities are minutes from your doorstep.

Foothill Ranch is easily accessible thanks to it's proximity to the 241 Toll Road.
Foothill Ranch is easily accessible thanks to it's proximity to the 241 Toll Road.
Hop on a local OCTA bus at a stop in Foothill Ranch.
Hop on a local OCTA bus at a stop in Foothill Ranch.
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Area Facts

Number of Homes
2,219
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,147
Above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,487
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,054
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
799
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 4
    Open Sat 1PM - 4PM

    123 Chaumont Cir, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

    $675,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,056 Sq Ft
    • 123 Chaumont Cir
    • New 20 hours ago

    Welcome home to the perfect blend of comfort and sophistication in this beautifully renovated model D Napoli Salerno Foothill Ranch condominium. A private, upper end unit with a serene view of the greenbelt makes this condo especially desirable. Step inside and feel right at home in the spacious floor plan, featuring high ceilings and multiple windows that fill the home with loads of natural

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    22 Lark, Lake Forest, CA 92630

    $1,925,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,547 Sq Ft
    • 22 Lark
    • New 3 days ago

    Step into a home where comfort, style, and community come together seamlessly. This beautifully upgraded 5-bedroom residence offers approximately 2,547 sqft of thoughtfully designed living space, ideal for both everyday living and memorable family moments. The flexible floor plan features a desirable downstairs bedroom, perfect for guests or multi-generational living. Recent upgrades elevate the

    Caroline Jin Real Broker

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    17 Clover, Lake Forest, CA 92630

    $1,399,888

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,705 Sq Ft
    • 17 Clover
    • New 6 days ago

    Only a short stroll from all that Lake Forest’s master-planned Baker Ranch community has to offer, this impressively upgraded and move-in-ready home effortlessly caters to a wide array of lifestyles. With a prime end location and only one direct neighbor in the intimate neighborhood of The Knolls, the open and light residence offers enviable privacy on a quiet, paver-finished cul-de-sac street.

    Sandra McFetridge Compass

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Foothill Ranch Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Median Single Family Home Rent
$4,800
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,900
Median Condo Rent
$3,200
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,200

Demographics

Total Population
17,652
Median Age
39
Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.4%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$163,000
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$185,869

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
67.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat friendly

Bike Score®®

30 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walk Score®®

20 / 100

Not friendly

Transit Score®®

0 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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