Northwood Pointe
Suburban Neighborhood in Irvine, California
Orange County 92620
Residential homes in gated communities
Primarily built within the last several decades, residential homes in Northwood Pointe are often inspired by the English cottage style or designed with Mediterranean and Spanish influence, including stucco exteriors and terra cotta-colored tile roofs. Single-family properties may list between $1.5 million and over $3 million, with yards that range from 4,000 to 9,000 square feet. Backyard pools are common, and landscaping is usually well-kept with thoughtful design. Attached two-bedroom condominium units start at around $750,000, while single-family detached condos can fetch $1.5 million, and townhouses are generally around $1 million. “Most of the communities are gated and the Homeowner Association fee is relatively reasonable compared to other areas in Irvine,” Mania says. “The houses are fairly traditional with a Spanish twist.”
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Neighborhood parks around Northwood Pointe
Situated close to the Northwood Pointe Community Pool, Meadowood Park sits at the center of the neighborhood with an amphitheater, play equipment for children and toddlers, basketball courts and ball fields for adults and youth. Residents may take a walk along the Hicks Canyon Trail and head to Hicks Canyon Community Park to play soccer or catch a Little League softball game. People can also play a tennis match at Citrusglen Park, or go golfing at Tustin Ranch Golf Club.
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Irvine Unified School District
Young students may begin schooling at Canyon View Elementary School, which is rated A-plus by Niche and is ranked No. 14 of the best public elementary schools in Orange County. Sierra Vista Middle School has an A and Northwood High School scores an A-plus. Northwood High is ranked No. 5 of the best public high schools in Orange County and offers classes in criminal forensics, integrated science and mathematics, as well as college-level courses. In addition, Northwood is also named a Grammy Signature School multiple times for its music program, and it also features an aquatics center with a 50-meter competition pool.
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Events and attractions around Irvine
Disneyland Park is about 14 miles north of the area with amusement rides and parades, and Pretend City Children's Museum is also located within 10 miles of the neighborhood for family fun. Echoing the city’s, inclusive and diverse character, some of Irvine’s festival highlights include the annual Mid-Autumn Festival, the Ektaa Diwali Festival, which celebrates Indian heritage, the Fiesta Latina en Irvine and the Irvine Global Village Festival.
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Navigating Irvine
Although Orange County Transportation Authority has bus services, most residents drive their cars for navigation. Northwood Pointe is approximately 15 miles north of Newport Beach via California State Route 55, and is about 11 miles south of Orange, which can be accessed by Interstate 5. John Wayne Airport and the University of California, Irvine, are both about 9 miles away. Hoag Hospital Irvine, which is known for having an advanced cancer center, is about 8 miles south.Shopping centers around Northwood Pointe
Residents may shop for groceries at Pavilions, located at the Orchard Hills Shopping Center. Adjacent to Hicks Canyon Park, Northpark Plaza is home to a CVS Pharmacy, the popular Asian grocery store, H Mart, as well as various local restaurants, including Chain Lan, which serves fusion Chinese and Korean dishes. Slightly to the south, Northwood Town Center offers additional grocery and dining options, including Zion Market and Dada Shabu Shabu, a locally known hotpot eatery. Locals can also shop for fresh produce at the farmers market in The District at Tustin Legacy, which also has about 80 big-box retailers, a movie theater, businesses and restaurants, including Costco, Target, Whole Foods Market and In-N-Out Burger. Shopping malls relatively close to the area include The Market Place, Irvine Spectrum Center, South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jacqueline Smith
Jacqueline Smith
Responds QuicklyFathom Realty Group, Inc.
(657) 317-7330
32 Total Sales
1 in Northwood Pointe
$799,000 Price
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Guodong Wang
Guodong Wang
Choun-Wen Joe Tseng, BROKER
(562) 358-5364
78 Total Sales
1 in Northwood Pointe
$3,200,000 Price
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Benn Tsai
Benn Tsai
Pinnacle Real Estate Group
(626) 726-8463
22 Total Sales
1 in Northwood Pointe
$1,658,000 Price
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Cayenne Kuang
Cayenne Kuang
Spectrum Realty
(657) 279-5024
34 Total Sales
1 in Northwood Pointe
$1,990,000 Price
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Chris Lee
Chris Lee
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
(949) 569-5767
20 Total Sales
1 in Northwood Pointe
$1,530,000 Price
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Jenny Jiang
Jenny Jiang
Universal Elite Inc.
(949) 390-5316
25 Total Sales
1 in Northwood Pointe
$1,075,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Mosaic Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Trails
Eastwood Neighborhood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Citrusglen Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Trails
Meadowood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Eucalyptus Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Trailwood Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northwood Pointe | 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
Northwood Pointe Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwood Pointe, Irvine sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwood Pointe, Irvine over the last 12 months is $2,240,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$2,285,000
Median Sale Price
$2,240,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,675,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,749,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,028,880
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
150
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$922
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,118
Number of Homes for Sale
34
Median Year Built
2017
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,843
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,755
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,346
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 152 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 151 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 151 - 4pm
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
11,241
Median Age
38
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$178,661
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$191,419
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
79.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
42.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
17
/ 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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