Walnut
Neighborhood Reviews
Spanish-style suburban homes and condos
You'll find mostly 1970s-era bungalows with meticulously maintained stucco exteriors in Walnut, but you can also find newer, larger, more contemporary homes with Spanish-style influences like barrel tile roofs and domed windows. Short, broad driveways lead to multi-car garages, and pops of greenery are everywhere, from the tall palm trees dotting the horizon to the shrubbery adorning most homes’ landscaped front yards. Sidewalks are plentiful, providing the ideal location for walks around the neighborhood with family or friends. Prices range from $920,000 for 1,200 square feet to $2.2 million for 3,300 square feet. If you’re looking for a home with a bit less upkeep, you’ll find town houses and condos throughout the area, with prices ranging from $660,000 for 900 square feet to $1.1 million for 2,100 square feet.Students attend A-plus-rated Irvine High School
Public schools in the area are encompassed by the Irvine Unified School District and include College Park Elementary, Venado Middle and Irvine High. Irvine High, which serves nearly 2,000 students from ninth to twelfth grade, was named one of the California Top 100 High Schools and a California Digital High School, among other honors, and has an A+ on Niche.Space for sports and skateboarding at Harvard Park
Residents looking for fresh air and exercise have their choice from multiple parks in the area, both small and large. One of the larger parks, Harvard Community Park, located off Harvard Avenue, is a hub of activity for neighborhood soccer and little league teams who utilize the baseball diamonds and sprawling soccer fields there. But Harvard Park isn’t just for sports; you can find grills for barbecuing and picnic tables, a skate park for skateboarding and rollerblading and bike trails along the park’s west end. College Park offers more amenities for when you want to get active, including a playground for the kids, a volleyball court, and acres of green grass to run and play on.Nearby plazas offers groceries and East Asian eateries
Walnut offers several shopping centers where you can easily cross everything off your weekly to-do list. Head to Culver Plaza where you can drop off a prescription at CVS and stock up on pet supplies at Petco. Heritage Shopping Plaza is where you can make your weekly grocery run at Ralphs or Mitsuwa Marketplace, a Japanese supermarket that also offers a food court with baked goods and confections, Hawaiian donuts, ramen and more. For dining, make your way to Tasty Noodle House for their Ginger Scallion Beef with Noodles or any of the other locally owned restaurants in the neighborhood serving authentic East Asian cuisines.Take Interstate 5 to Los Angeles
LA might be about 38 miles north along Interstate 5, but it is still accessible, plus you'll be close to so much: the vibrant college community at the University of California Irvine, Newport Beach’s incredible coastline, and hiking in Trabuco Canyon. You really can have it all in Walnut.
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Sara Huffman
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sari Echo
Sari Echo
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
(949) 979-7817
31 Total Sales
1 in Walnut
$850,000 Price
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Justin VanLeeuwen
Justin VanLeeuwen
Landmark Realtors
(949) 401-7657
76 Total Sales
1 in Walnut
$855,000 Price
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Andro Chavez
Andro Chavez
Re/Pro Realty
(657) 366-5303
143 Total Sales
1 in Walnut
$1,060,000 Price
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Paul Daftarian
Paul Daftarian
Luxe Real Estate
(657) 385-8384
249 Total Sales
1 in Walnut
$1,540,000 Price
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Joe Galla
Joe Galla
Responds QuicklyRay Kottapalli
(949) 438-2718
16 Total Sales
1 in Walnut
$1,480,000 Price
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Keven Stirdivant
Keven Stirdivant
Kase Real Estate
(424) 201-2851
338 Total Sales
1 in Walnut
$1,250,000 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
Willows Park
Hoeptner Park
Harvard Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Grills
Ranch Park
Flagstone Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Deerfield Community Park
Presley Park
Heritage Community Park
College Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/5/2016
Niche Review
It's one of the safest cities in America. The streets and public places are well maintained by the local government.
7/5/2016
Niche Review
Irvine is an amazing place to raise a family because if its safety and quality education system! It's also only 15 minutes away from CDM so you can visit the beach anytime.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Walnut | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Walnut Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Walnut, Irvine sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Walnut, Irvine over the last 12 months is $500,000, up 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$525,000
Median Sale Price
$500,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$534,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$490,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$420,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
178
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
33%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$302
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,637
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,790
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,297
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,098
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 3pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 4pm
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
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
22,073
Median Age
43
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$125,980
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$148,452
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
College Graduates
58.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.1%
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
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 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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