Hidden Canyon
Neighborhood in Irvine, California
Orange County 92603, 92618
Hidden Canyon homes were built starting in 2016
Construction by homebuilder Toll Brothers started in 2016. The average home size is about 5,200 square feet; some are reminiscent of Mediterranean or French villas. There is a limited supply of homes for sale in this sought-after area. In the 12 months before February 2025, sales ranged from $5.7 million to $8.3 million. Though some homes have private pools, there's also a 5-star resort-style pool with a spa, cabanas and a clubhouse. Monthly homeowners association fees in 2025 were $550.The CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. There is a potential risk of flash floods in the area with heavy rainfall.
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Los Olivos Community Park, an ecological reserve and golf
Hidden Canyon has various community parks. North of Hidden Canyon, Los Olivos Community Park has a community center, a music-themed playground and lighted athletic fields and courts. To the south, the Laguna Laurel Ecological Reserve has hiking trails for wildlife viewing. Private golf facilities in the area include the Aliso Viejo Country Club, which has several membership categories. Laguna Beach is about 9 miles south, and Newport Beach is about 13 miles southwest.
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Alderwood Elementary, Rancho San Joaquin Middle and University High
Students may attend public schools in the Irvine Unified School District, like Alderwood Elementary School and Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, which both earn A grades from Niche. University High School, also known as "UNI," receives an A-plus and focuses on STEM education. The district has a school choice program by lottery, with options including two year-round Kindergarten through eighth-grade schools.Private schools within a 5-mile drive include Oxford Preparatory Academy and the Geneva School K-8, both of which have A-plus grades from Niche.
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Community events and the Great Park's offerings
The community has some seasonal and holiday gatherings throughout the year. From Hidden Canyon, it's about a 5-mile drive to reach the Great Park, a sizeable recreational site known for having one of the largest tethered helium balloons in the country. With more expansion planned for the future, the park has a 5,000-square-foot visitor center, a carousel and sports facilities. Great Park hosts the Irvine Global Village Festival, a day of multicultural food, music and art in October.Nearby interstates and the Irvine Metrolink Station
Some of the Hidden Canyon's streets are slightly curved, and cul-de-sacs are common. Some roads outside of the development have bike lanes. Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Irvine Medical Center and Hoag Hospital Irvine are several miles away. Interstates 5 and 405 and state Route 133 are accessible in Irvine, providing travel and commuting options in multiple directions. Disneyland is about 20 miles to the northwest, in Anaheim. The Irvine Metrolink Station, which has train service to Anaheim and Downtown Los Angeles, is about 4 miles from Hidden Canyon. John Wayne Airport is about 8 miles away and provides a dozen passenger airlines.Shopping and dining at Irvine Spectrum or Laguna Beach
Though Hidden Canyon is solely residential, it's conveniently located for shopping and dining. One of the closest spots is Quail Hill Shopping Center, which has an Albertsons and various stores and restaurants. Irvine's Certified Farmers Market is held on Sundays at Stonegate Elementary School, about 6 miles north of Hidden Canyon. "Hidden Canyon has the best of both worlds; they can go to Laguna Beach on one side or Irvine Spectrum on the other," Hamad says. Irvine Spectrum Center, just a few miles away, is an outdoor shopping and entertainment site of over 1 million square feet. There are more than 150 stores and restaurants, a movie theatre and a Ferris wheel. With more of a small-town charm, Laguna Beach has an upscale artsy vibe, boutiques and locally owned shops and restaurants.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Drew D'Angelo
Drew D'Angelo
Kase Real Estate
(949) 867-6319
80 Total Sales
1 in Hidden Canyon
$4,488,000 Price
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Cassey Ta
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Cassey Ta
Responds QuicklyJC Pacific Corp
(949) 647-5648
27 Total Sales
1 in Hidden Canyon
$8,260,000 Price
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Ava Huang
Ava Huang
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Irvine
(657) 251-1221
60 Total Sales
1 in Hidden Canyon
$3,735,000 Price
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Ming Li
Ming Li
Responds QuicklyPinnacle Real Estate Group
(562) 568-7576
50 Total Sales
1 in Hidden Canyon
$5,200,000 Price
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Raymond Wang
Raymond Wang
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Irvine
(949) 541-8171
76 Total Sales
1 in Hidden Canyon
$3,735,000 Price
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LIAN LIU
LIAN LIU
Responds QuicklyPARTNER Real Estate
(628) 244-8815
64 Total Sales
1 in Hidden Canyon
$5,500,000 Price
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hidden Canyon | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hidden Canyon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hidden Canyon, Irvine sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hidden Canyon, Irvine over the last 12 months is $7,600,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$7,995,000
Median Sale Price
$7,600,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$7,400,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,323
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
80
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2016
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
5,233
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
832
Median Age
35
Population under 18
32.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$210,400
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$180,194
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92%
College Graduates
83.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
12
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
14
/ 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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