Justin VanLeeuwen
Landmark Realtors
(949) 401-7657
73 Total Sales
2 in Foothill Ranch
$432K - $710K Price Range
Foothill Ranch
Located in Orange County
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."
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Wayne Epps Jr.
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Eric Norton
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Justin VanLeeuwen
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Jianming Chen
Jianming Chen
Real Broker
(949) 649-7827
40 Total Sales
1 in Foothill Ranch
$610,000 Price
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Tyler Kruse
Tyler Kruse
First Team Real Estate
(310) 361-2231
13 Total Sales
1 in Foothill Ranch
$560,000 Price
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Tyler Bowman
Tyler Bowman
Engel & Völkers Dana Point
(949) 832-6059
30 Total Sales
1 in Foothill Ranch
$1,400,000 Price
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Meredith Drews
Meredith Drews
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(949) 990-4120
65 Total Sales
1 in Foothill Ranch
$847,000 Price
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Raul Vega
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Raul Vega
Bankers Investment Group Inc.
(949) 828-6424
131 Total Sales
1 in Foothill Ranch
$735,000 Price
Schools
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- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Baker Ranch Community Park
Foothill Ranch Community Park
Barker Ranch Dog Park
Borrego Canyon Overlook Park
Oaks Tennis Park
The Arbors Club Park
Borrego Park
Alton Park
Courtside Park
Foothill Ranch Housing Trends
On average, homes in Foothill Ranch, CA sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Foothill Ranch, CA over the last 12 months is $1,260,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,248,500
Median Sale Price
$1,260,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,367,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$637,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
79
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$670
Area Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,208
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,146
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,510
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,052
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
799
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 30Open Sat 1PM - 4PM
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Saturday, Aug 30Open Sat 12PM - 3PM
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,676 - $5,055 per month
- Avalon Baker Ranch
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 712+ Sq Ft
- 1000 Lupine
- Lake Forest, CA
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Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Foothill Ranch Has More Owners
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
$71,702
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 Bikeable
Bike Score®
3
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 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.
