Rob Brandon
(949) 751-1335
59 Total Sales
4 in Aliso Viejo
$338K - $810K Price Range
Aliso Viejo
Located in Orange County
For many the town of Aliso Viejo epitomizes the Southern California suburban experience. Situated in southern Orange County, Aliso Viejo is under 10 miles from the beach, 11 miles from hiking and camping at Crystal Cove State Park, and features several large parks, a popular shopping center and highly rated public schools. Its residential neighborhoods are composed of spacious modern homes, built in contemporary or Spanish Colonial styles, along with similarly designed duplexes and condos. As with most SoCal communities developed in the 1980s and 1990s, yards in the area tend to be smaller. The parks in the neighborhood, however, provide ample space for outdoor enthusiasts. And while there are a number of gated communities in the town, all the parks allow public access.
All public schools in the area are part of the Capistrano Unified School District and have all been recognized as California Distinguished Schools. Aliso Niguel High School, in particular, is known for its academics and has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. It’s also home to the Aliso Niguel Theatre Company, which allows students to get real theatre experience while still in high school.
Aliso Viejo is also home to Soka University of America, a small liberal arts school that boasts one of the highest endowment per student ratios in the nation.
As with many cities in Orange County, Aliso’s community life revolves around its retail district. Regal Edwards movie theater features a 3D Imax screen. After the movie you can go to Stadium Brew Co., one of the most popular nightlife spots in town. There aren’t many boutiques at Aliso Viejo Town Center, but its big-box stores, which include PetSmart and TJ Maxx, should fulfill most everyday needs. But if they don’t, Walmart and Costco are about 2 miles east in neighboring Laguna Nigel. The town center is also home to the town’s two grocers: Ralphs and Trader Joe’s.
Restaurants in Aliso Viejo generally match the town’s suburban vibe, which is to say there are scores of casual dining and family-oriented dining options. There are also several popular seafood restaurants. The highly regarded OPAH Seafood grill offers everything from fried fish to more elaborate dishes such as Cioppino, an Italian-style stew that takes two days to prepare. Sushi Kizuna, a more recent addition to the local restaurant scene, is already winning over local hearts with its rolls and sashimi.
The city is home to a plethora of well-maintained small to medium-size parks, many of which are set on top of the area’s rolling hills, offering scenic views. Along the west edge of the city, there are also extensive walking and hiking trails in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. These trails can provide dedicated hikers hours of entertainment and can even be followed into nearby Crystal Cove State Park, which offers ocean views.
Aliso Viejo is emphatically a suburb and, as such, its raison d'être doesn’t really involve entertainment or nightlife. There are, however, a few exceptions within the city limits. Neighborhood kids have been learning to skate at the Aliso Viejo Ice Palace since the ’90s, while parents can join its adult hockey league.
Soka University of America brings in several performers each year to its concert hall. As a tribute to its largely international student body, it also hosts SokaFest — formerly the Soka University International Festival — each year, featuring international music and dance performances, food trucks and kids' activities such as face painting and inflatable slides.
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Tina Davis
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Ling Ge
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rob Brandon
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Ming Chen
Ming Chen
Re/Max Connections
(949) 988-7249
25 Total Sales
2 in Aliso Viejo
$840K - $951K Price Range
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Giulietta Wilson
Giulietta Wilson
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(949) 997-1260
96 Total Sales
1 in Aliso Viejo
$1,200,000 Price
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Drew D'Angelo
Drew D'Angelo
Kase Real Estate
(949) 867-6319
77 Total Sales
3 in Aliso Viejo
$670K - $815K Price Range
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David Babiracki
David Babiracki
Option West Realty
(949) 569-7829
48 Total Sales
1 in Aliso Viejo
$750,000 Price
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Susan Koss-Vetter
Susan Koss-Vetter
First Team Real Estate
(949) 570-5669
6 Total Sales
1 in Aliso Viejo
$940,000 Price
Schools
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- K to 5th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Oak Park
Acorn Park
Canyon View Park
Ridgecrest Park
Foxborough Park
Grand Park
Aliso Viejo Community Park
Springdale Park
Woodfield Park
Aliso Viejo Housing Trends
On average, homes in Aliso Viejo, CA sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Aliso Viejo, CA over the last 12 months is $935,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$942,500
Median Sale Price
$935,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,468,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$980,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$741,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
350
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$686
Area Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
9,535
Number of Homes for Sale
51
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,659
Below the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,585
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,310
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
836
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
Open Houses
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Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,631 - $5,500 per month
- St. Moritz
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 883+ Sq Ft
- 23411 Summerfield
- Aliso Viejo, CA
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Aliso Viejo Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
50,045
Median Age
40
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$127,407
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$148,266
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.9%
College Graduates
56.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.4%
% Population in Labor Force
77.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
