Barbara Kerr
BK Platinum Properties
(657) 385-8423
48 Total Sales
1 in Koreatown
$1,264,000 Price
Koreatown
If you'd like a steady supply of Seoul-ful barbecue or bulgogi close to home, consider moving to this pocket of Garden Grove. Like the well-known Los Angeles Koreatown, this one is notable for a concentration of Korean American businesses, though it's more low-key. Widespread recognition outside of the community is still pending; it was only in 2019 that the Garden Grove City Council officially named it "Orange County Koreatown."
The area became an established cultural enclave in the 1970s, though the seed was planted in 1955. That's when, according to the LA Times, Korean War veteran and Olympian diver Sammy Lee bought a home in Garden Grove after being denied the opportunity elsewhere in the county. Like most of the city, it's a comfortable, though densely populated neighborhood. The residential streets have a suburban vibe, with clean sidewalks accompanying small front yards embellished by greenery and flowers.
Midcentury designs are common — primarily single-level homes, including ranch-styles, though there are some older or newer builds as well. Single-family two- to four-bedroom homes are priced from about $600,000 to $1.5 million. Town houses and condos cost a bit less: $400,000 for a one-bedroom to over $600,000 for a three-bedroom version. Courtney O'Steen, a Realtor with Keller Williams Empire Estates, shares why homebuyers make the pick: "They choose to live here compared to other areas deep in Orange County because of the affordability," she says, explaining that that translates to more square footage per dollar. Another selling point she mentions is that it's ideal for commuters working in other parts of the county or even Downtown LA.
Parents will be glad to know that the schools are highly rated; a positive pretty much expected in Orange County. Stanford Elementary won a Pivotal Practice Award for its student intervention services and was named one of the 900 best elementary schools in the state by U.S. News and World Report. At the next levels, there's Alamitos Intermediate School and Rancho Alamitos High School. All three public schools have A- grades from Niche. A private option in the neighborhood, Olive Crest Academy, serves kindergarten through high school levels and is accredited by the National Association of Private Special Education Centers.
Come autumn, join your neighbors at the OC Arirang Festival, a four-day Korean American celebration that's been held for over 40 years. It's loaded with vendors, family-friendly activities and food, food, food. Of course, you can count on Korean cuisine being available any time: many great options are minutes from your doorstep. Plus, grocers like H-Mart and Korea Plaza have the ingredients you'll need for your own recipes. Other shopping and dining in the neighborhood is varied, so you can switch up the flavor whenever you like.
Close by state routes 39 and 22, Koreatown gives you easy access to regional destinations and attractions. It's not far from Santa Ana, Anaheim's Disneyland and popular coastal spots like Huntington Beach. This Garden Grove neighborhood offers a desired Orange County lifestyle with a cultural twist.
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Robin Silberman
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Barbara Kerr
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Kelly McLaren
Kelly McLaren
Keller Williams Realty
(951) 432-5018
184 Total Sales
1 in Koreatown
$429,000 Price
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Jennie Kim
JK
Jennie Kim
Responds QuicklySunny Realty & Management Inc
(657) 312-4610
21 Total Sales
1 in Koreatown
$665,000 Price
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Veronica Lee
Veronica Lee
Responds QuicklyCompass Newport Beach
(657) 250-7546
50 Total Sales
1 in Koreatown
$545,000 Price
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Krissy Tu
Krissy Tu
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty of California Inc
(949) 566-8401
36 Total Sales
1 in Koreatown
$365,000 Price
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Tracy Tran
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Tracy Tran
Responds QuicklyProsource Financial Group, Inc
(562) 548-5504
9 Total Sales
1 in Koreatown
$1,050,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Premier Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Village Green Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Events
Garden Grove Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Community Center Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
Shelley Kensington Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Spirit of ‘76 Mini Park
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Koreatown | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Koreatown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Koreatown, Garden Grove sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Koreatown, Garden Grove over the last 12 months is $515,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$975,000
Median Sale Price
$515,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$975,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$375,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$479
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,199
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
4.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,386
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,801
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,051
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
749
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 311 - 5pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,475 - $3,100 per month
- Brookhurst Place - I
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 795+ Sq Ft
- 12801 Brookhurst St
- Garden Grove, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
14,114
Median Age
39
Population Density
24 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,727
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,209
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
% Population in Labor Force
63.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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