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Irvine's lively downtown business district, best known for its eponymous mall
Irvine Spectrum, considered the city’s downtown, is an action-packed neighborhood in the heart of Irvine. The dynamic urban area effortlessly blends business and entertainment with its namesake shopping center. The Moroccan-style complex promises a lifestyle of convenience, retail galore and above all, fun. Emblematic of this sentiment are the mall’s carousel and the Giant Wheel, a Ferris wheel that has become an Irvine landmark. "It's a 180-degree difference from the surrounding residential neighborhoods. If you like to be surrounded by things to do, this is the place," says Realtor Lucy Di Profio, who works with Re/Max Premier and has over three decades of experience. Irvine Spectrum is a thriving business district where residents can live, work and play, all in the same place.
Irvine Spectrum is a popular spot for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Irvine Spectrum can catch the latest film at the Regal movie theater.
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Irvine Spectrum Center, Los Olivos Marketplace and Alton Marketplace
The neighborhood is anchored by the Irvine Spectrum Center, a vibrant retail and lifestyle complex with over 175 stores, entertainment venues and restaurants. Its major department stores are Nordstrom and Target, while other familiar names include Barnes & Noble, Urban Outfitters and Lululemon. For entertainment, the mall has the Regal Irvine Spectrum movie theater and the Irvine Improv comedy club. Irvine Spectrum Center’s diverse restaurants include the upscale steakhouse Del Frisco's Grille and casual fast-food chains like Shake Shack. For frequent events, there’s live music by local musicians every Friday and Saturday evening. Wintertime is an especially festive season for the mall, which puts in an ice skating rink and a 75-foot Christmas tree that glows with a light show. Just south of the Irvine Spectrum Center is a strip mall called the Los Olivos Marketplace, which has a Whole Foods for grocery shopping. Alton Marketplace, directly north of Irvine Spectrum Center, has a Costco.
Whole Foods is one of the main grocery stores to shop at for Irvine Spectrum residents.
Irvine Spectrum has multiple fountains that add to the decor of the shopping center.
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A gated HOA community and apartment complexes in Irvine Spectrum
Centered around the Irvine Spectrum Mall, the neighborhood is mostly composed of other shopping malls and business centers, giving it an active, bustling atmosphere. Modern apartment complexes, including The Village and The Park at Irvine Spectrum, make up the majority of the area’s housing. The only single-family homes are located in a gated HOA community called Barcelona, which offers a private resort-style experience. The community’s amenities include a pool, a clubhouse and sports courts. Here the front yards are small, with just enough space for garden beds, but the backyards are larger and come with patios. "It's a newer neighborhood, so the homes are very spacious, very modern," Di Profio says. All the homes feature a Mediterranean style, with stucco exteriors and red-tiled roofs. They range from $1.9 to $2.5 million. The neighborhood’s CAP Index Crime Score is an 8 out of 10, higher than the national average 4 out of 10. It has especially high scores for property crimes, scoring a 10 out of 10 for burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft.
Apartment homes in Irvine Spectrum have rentals starting at around $2,700/month.
Most single-family homes in Irvine Spectrum are Mediterranean-style homes.
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Highly rated Irvine Unified public schools
On Niche, Alderwood Elementary has an A rating, while Rancho San Joaquin Middle School and University High School have A-plus ratings. The high school offers courses like principles of engineering, science fiction literature and marine science. “Other than the mall, people also go there for the schools. University High is a good school, and the area has access to a lot of private schools, so that's another reason,” says Allison Zheng, a Realtor with Re/Max Premier Realty with three years of experience in the area. One of the private schools is Pacific Academy – Irvine, rated an A-plus on Niche. Nearby higher education options include Irvine Valley College and Stanbridge University.
The biggest local employers, including Blizzard Entertainment
The neighborhood’s northern section has a multitude of tech and startup companies. The high concentration of businesses results in a dynamic, fast-paced atmosphere that reverberates throughout Irvine Spectrum. Some of the area’s biggest employers include Blizzard Entertainment, Amazon Web Services and Ivantis, Inc.
Apartment complexes in Irvine Spectrum are located near business and industrial centers.
Irvine Spectrum is a business hub for many residents living in nearby areas.
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Great Park and the San Diego Creek Trail
Despite being a dense urban area, the neighborhood has access to multiple parks. The largest is Great Park, which borders Irvine Spectrum to the north. Once used as an airfield, the park has been redesigned to provide 1,300 acres of outdoor activities, including a hot air balloon ride, a carousel and a weekly farmers market every Sunday. It also has many sports fields and walking paths. The San Diego Creek Trail, which runs along the neighborhood’s west side, is another local favorite. The 10-mile multiuse trail connects over 400 miles of trails for endless jogs, walks and bike rides.
Great Park and nearby neighborhood residents can shoot some hoops at the basketball courts.
Bikers enjoy the San Diego Creek Trail in Irvine Spectrum.
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A 40-mile commute to downtown Los Angeles
Widely considered to be the city’s downtown, Irvine Spectrum is a car-dependent community. Via Interstate 5, it’s located about 40 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. It’s also next to Interstate 405. The community is served by Orange County Transportation Authority buses. For medical services, residents can go to Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Irvine Medical Center, located on the neighborhood's western edge. Irvine Spectrum is about 10 miles east of the closest major airport, the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana.
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On average, homes in Irvine Spectrum, Irvine sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Irvine Spectrum, Irvine over the last 12 months is $1,279,990.
Former Model Home in the Heart of Great Park. This beautifully upgraded, contemporary condo offers 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with each bedroom featuring its own private en-suite bath. The first floor includes a guest bedroom with a full bath, ideal for visitors or a home office. Upstairs, the bright and spacious second floor showcases an open-concept great room, dining area, and gourmet
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Rental rates, availability, lease terms, deposits, apartment features, amenities, and specials are subject to change without notice. Floor plans and square footages displayed are approximations, may be based on stud-to-stud measurements, and may vary between individual units. Quoted prices are for base rent only and do not include other fees such as application fee (one-time, $45), security
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