Paul Daftarian
Luxe Real Estate
(657) 385-8384
249 Total Sales
1 in Oak Creek
$739,800 Price
Oak Creek
There’s something to be said for stability and upward mobility. The Oak Creek neighborhood in Irvine offers both. Matt Tilley, a local Realtor with First Team Real Estate, says, “Irvine is the best location in Orange County because of jobs, culture and stability. A lot of people from out of state are moving here. And Oak Creek is just a good, solid neighborhood in Irvine.” Situated between three large green spaces and next to the two major Orange County Freeways, Oak Creek is a great place to start living your California Dream.
Tilly says homes average “just under a million for a two-bedroom condo.” At the high end of the price range, multi-bedroom Spanish revivals can be found for $1.85 million and below. Oak Creek is distinct in its housing, says Tilly. “Unlike most of Irvine, Oak Creek has diverse housing styles.” In addition to detached Spanish revival homes, there are postwar condos and duplexes built in the classic late 20th century Southern California style, with plain stucco walls and exterior stairwells and Venetian balconies all furnished in simple oaks or cedar and painted in autumnal hues inside grounds landscaped with boxwoods and fir trees. There are also Monterey-style developments, elegant and straightforward, with adobe walls and clay-tiled roofs. “Everything in Irvine is an HOA,” says Tilly, but fees rarely top $400 per month.
Quail Hill is a 3-acre wilderness space on the southern edge of Oak Creek with trailheads available in the neighborhood for hiking loops between 1 and 3 miles long. From the top, you can see the mountains of the Pacific Ridge to the west. The beaches of Crystal Cove State Park are under 7 miles away. Great Park, a popular local destination, borders the neighborhood on the east. The park was established on a former Marine Corps Air Base, and in partnership with the University of Irvine Health, the city has developed 500 of its 1,300 acres. Visitors can hitch a ride on the Great Park Ballon and soar 400 feet into the sky, take classes at the agricultural classroom or just hit the farmers market. Oak Creek Golf Club to the north is a qualifying course for the US Open. “Irvine Spectrum is a great place to go shopping or for a night out on the town,” says Tilley. The giant open-air mall has everything from Costco to the nation’s first Hello Kitty-themed café to Curry Up Now, a lauded branch of the Bay Area’s favorite Indian restaurant chain.
The highly ranked Irvine Unified School District is another draw for homebuyers looking to move to Oak Creek. The school rankings website Niche gave Oak Creek Elementary an A for overall performance. Nearby Lakeside Middle School and Woodbridge High School received A-plus grades from the site. Irvine’s business district is just a couple miles away from Oak Creek. Los Angeles is 40 miles away on The 5 Freeway, and Long Beach is 35 miles away on The 405. Residents traveling for work will appreciate being just 4 miles east of John Wayne International Airport. Oak Creek has a lot to recommend, but inventory is slim for now, says Tilley. “Congratulations if you can get in.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Paul Daftarian
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Keven Stirdivant
Keven Stirdivant
Kase Real Estate
(424) 201-2851
338 Total Sales
1 in Oak Creek
$632,500 Price
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Katie Manes
Katie Manes
Keller Williams Realty
(626) 779-8568
14 Total Sales
1 in Oak Creek
$636,500 Price
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David George
David George
RE/MAX One
(657) 315-1617
143 Total Sales
1 in Oak Creek
$688,000 Price
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Cayenne Kuang
Cayenne Kuang
Spectrum Realty
(657) 279-5024
34 Total Sales
1 in Oak Creek
$2,000,000 Price
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Jenny Jiang
Jenny Jiang
Universal Elite Inc.
(949) 390-5316
25 Total Sales
1 in Oak Creek
$615,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Valley Oak Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
Oak Creek Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Dovecreek Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Irvine Central Bark Dog Park
- Dog Park
Ravencreek Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Springbrook Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oak Creek | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oak Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oak Creek, Irvine sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Creek, Irvine over the last 12 months is $550,000, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$545,000
Median Sale Price
$550,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$499,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$565,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$565,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
126
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$367
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,630
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,157
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,120
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,008
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
694
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
Open Houses
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Wednesday, Jul 3011am - 1pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,500 - $4,855 per month
- Oak Glen Apartment Homes
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 512+ Sq Ft
- 100 Oak Glen
- Irvine, CA
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$3,825 - $7,565 per month
- Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes
- 2-3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,109+ Sq Ft
- 100 Shadow Oaks
- Irvine, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,179
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$108,129
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$135,004
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.4%
College Graduates
74.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37
/ 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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Irvine Spectrum
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