Shady Canyon
Suburban Neighborhood in Irvine, California
Orange County 92603
Several hundred homes fetching several million and more
Residential streets are carved within the hills of Shady Canyon, and in spring, the air is often lightly scented by the native flowering sage. Backyards offer views of the 16,000 acres of protected grassy terrain enveloping the neighborhood. Its 400 houses were mostly custom-built between 2000 and 2010, with expansive floor plans from several thousand to more than 12,000 square feet. These homes are architectural eye candy, crafted in a range of styles with Mediterranean and Spanish elements, including terra cotta roofs and white stone facades. Depending on square footage and location, pricing ranges from $9 million to $14 million. Homes on hilltops or over 9,000 square feet can fetch between $19 million and $23 million. "Shady Canyon has always been appealing to captains of industry and high net-worth clients," Thompson says. Not only are these exclusive homes gated, but the community also gets a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10 — much lower than the national average of 4.Golf at Shady Canyon Golf Club, bike the trails, play sports at Quail Hill Park
The private Shady Canyon Golf Club is the community's recreation focal point. Designed by renowned course architect Tom Fazio, this 300-acre course showcases the neighborhood's natural topography and offers five sets of tees. Within the 43,000-square-foot clubhouse, the 6,700-square-foot wellness center offers daily exercise classes and spa treatments. The rest of Shady Canyon's terrain provides a built-in playground for outdoor fun. The nearby Quail Trail invites hikers to a tranquil dirt path through open space, offering views of seasonal flora and the neighborhood below. The trailhead begins in the neighboring Quail Hill neighborhood at the Qual Hill Community Park. Youth and adult sports leagues use the park's fields and courts for practices and tournaments. The park also has a community center, and the center's fitness room, classroom and multipurpose room are available for drop-in when they're not reserved. The nearly 14-mile paved Shady Canyon Trail winds through the residential areas and is a popular route for biking to connecting trails through the canyons.A-plus public and private schools
Public schools are within the highly regarded Irvine Unified School District, which earns an A-plus on Niche. All three schools in the public school pipeline also earn an A-plus. "The district is one of the best in the nation, so parents specifically move here to raise their kids," Thompson says. Kids start at Bonita Canyon and move on to Rancho San Joaquin Middle. University High, also known as "UNI," offers engineering courses as part of UNITE, the school's STEM program that equips students with technical workplace skills. Several private schools are in the vicinity, including Sage Hill School to the southwest and Pacific Academy, which is about a 5-mile drive southeast in morning traffic. Pacific also earns an A-plus and, in 2024, pioneered a Solar Car Club where students hand-built every component of a solar car and took it to the Solar Car Challenge competition in Texas. "We're a really small community by design, with a student-teacher ratio of around 12-to-1 and about 175 students, so individualized attention is exceptional," says Jasmine Hsu, director of student affairs for Pacific Academy. "We're also flexible with students pursuing passions outside of school. Our Model UN team competes at the national conference in New York every year, and our Mock Trial Club gets first-hand experience in the Santa Ana Court House." For higher education, the prestigious University of California, Irvine, or UCI — known for producing Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners — is less than 8 miles west.Irvine Global Village Festival in Great Park
The city of Irvine hosts a continuous calendar of events. In 2022, it kicked off its first annual Irvine Global Village Festival at the Great Park, just 7 miles northeast of Shady Canyon. This celebration of the city's cultural diversity includes martial arts workshops, a Scottish bagpipe band, Bollywood dancers and more.Close to Interstate 405
The neighborhood is car-dependent, and commuters can connect with Interstate 405 about 2 miles north of central Shady Canyon. It's less than a 9-mile, 20-minute trip to John Wayne/Orange County Airport.Talon Bar at the club, shopping and dining in nearby Quail Hill
At the community golf club, members can dine on casual fare at the Talon Bar and Patio after a round, or enjoy fine dining prepared by the club's executive chef in the Talon Dining Room. And although Shady Canyon is secluded, it's still easy to reach retail and restaurants. "Shady Canyon is understated; it's a countryside setting, but just beyond the gates is the city," Thompson says. Several Albertsons grocery stores are close to home, including one in the Quail Hill Shopping Center about 2.5 miles north of central Shady Canyon. Irvine Grill, in the same plaza, is well-liked for its Persian fare. For creative sushi and sashimi, there's O Fine Japanese Cuisine.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Chris Lee
Chris Lee
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
(949) 569-5767
20 Total Sales
1 in Shady Canyon
$6,470,000 Price
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Paul Daftarian
Paul Daftarian
Luxe Real Estate
(657) 385-8384
247 Total Sales
7 in Shady Canyon
$5.1M - $15.5M Price Range
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Michael Balliet
Michael Balliet
Luxe Real Estate
(949) 822-9097
37 Total Sales
1 in Shady Canyon
$15,500,000 Price
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Keegan Budden
Keegan Budden
Douglas Elliman of California Inc.
(949) 763-5747
12 Total Sales
1 in Shady Canyon
$12,000,000 Price
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Hosana Saputra
Hosana Saputra
Surterre Properties Inc
(424) 239-2112
18 Total Sales
1 in Shady Canyon
$10,950,000 Price
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Janelle File
Janelle File
Compass
(949) 379-1755
115 Total Sales
1 in Shady Canyon
$3,725,000 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
Quail Hill Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Tennis
Valley View Park
Turtle Rock Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Sierra Oro Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Bommer Canyon Community Park
- Bike Trails
- Camping
- Grills
Coastal Peak Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Shady 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
Shady Canyon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shady Canyon, Irvine sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Shady Canyon, Irvine over the last 12 months is $10,000,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$10,750,000
Median Sale Price
$10,000,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$10,125,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
11%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,472
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
234
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
2010
Months of Supply
3.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
10,130
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,790
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
28,314
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 142 - 5pm
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
1,167
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$270,714
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$260,753
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.9%
College Graduates
73.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.5%
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®
15
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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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