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Nellie Gail Ranch blends suburban living and horse properties
Nellie Gail, also known as Nellie Gail Ranch, is an equestrian community of Laguna Hills that is comprised of 1,400 homes on about 1,400 acres. While Realtor Jim Bishop of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties notes that owning a horse certainly isn’t a requirement here, you’ll find that many of the area’s home sites are zoned for equines and are located on lots that back up to trails. “There are about 25 miles of trails in the area,” Bishop says.
Nellie Gail's equestrian culture is on full display at Hayden Clarke Sport Horses.
Nellie Gail is built atop rolling hilly terrain.
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Homes range from 1970s Tudors to new construction builds
The Nellie Gail community, which dates back to the 1970s, includes homes from several phases of development, constructed by a handful of builders. Some of the smallest homes, which are about 1,700 square feet, are the area’s original builds. “There are also quite a few in the 4,600- to 5,800-square-foot range,” Bishop says. You’ll see some late 1980s contemporary styles going for about $1.9 million and four-bedroom Mediterranean-style homes priced around $2.2 million. You’ll also find Tudor styles from the late 1970s that are fetching $3.2 million. “We have a few teardowns on occasion, so you might find some new construction here, also,” Bishop says.
Residents can expect to pay about $140 per month to the Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association (NGROA). Bishop says it’s a reasonable fee considering the amenities, which include a clubhouse with a bar, tennis center with 12 championship courts and a pool. The NGROA also puts out a monthly newsletter, which looks more like a magazine, aptly named The Pony Express. The newsletter keeps residents apprised of community happenings such as wine tastings, Oktoberfest celebrations and Horse-O-Ween, an annual event where owners dress up their horses for a costume contest. “The summer concerts are my favorite,” Bishop says. “The bands are great, and we usually have some food trucks.”
The Nellie Gail neighborhood contains a variety of home styles.
Custom modern homes with pools are available in Nellie Gail.
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Local spots serve bagels, burritos and breakfast favorites
Regardless of the season, locals can enjoy bagels, breakfast sandwiches and cronuts from J.C. Donuts and authentic taquitos and burritos from La Rana Mexican Restaurant. There are also many restaurants and retail options available in nearby Laguna Niguel, including Costco, Target and Stater Bros. Markets.
Nellie Gail residents can enjoy a specialty cocktail at Franco's Famous restaurant.
La Rana Mexican Restaurant has great authentic dishes with their popular house made sauce.
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Saddleback Valley schools offer gifted and college prep programs
Students here are served by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, which has an overall Niche rating of A. Valencia Elementary School is a kindergarten through sixth-grade school where almost half of the faculty is certified in gifted and talented instruction. “Parents here are extremely involved,” Bishop says. La Paz Intermediate School offers programs for qualified students such as Model United Nations and the California Junior Scholarship Federation. At Laguna Hills High School, students receive a well-rounded educational experience that includes athletics, extracurricular clubs and partnerships with the University of California, Irvine. “A lot of kids go to some fantastic colleges when they graduate from here,” Bishop says.
Students at Valencia Elementary in Laguna Hills score far above the state average on tests.
Laguna Hills High School is loved by parents and students alike.
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Parks and open space offer playgrounds, trails and sports
In addition to the community’s trails that are ideal for horseback riding and hiking, you can also get outdoors and explore some of the area’s 50 acres of open space. You can take the kids to the playground at Moulton Park, enjoy a picnic at Dapple Grey Park or shoot some hoops at Hidden Trail Park.
Competitive pickleball matches take place at the Nellie Gail Ranch Tennis Club.
Hidden Trail Park has a playground for kids to explore.
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Nellie Gail sits between LA and San Diego with beach access
Nellie Gail’s location, which Bishop notes is about halfway between LA and San Diego, is close to the beach and the mountains. If you’re looking for a neighborhood with a strong sense of community, excellent schools and plenty of room for you and a horse or two, you might want to saddle up and head to Nellie Gail.
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Nellie Gail Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Nellie Gail, Laguna Hills sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Nellie Gail, Laguna Hills over the last 12 months is $2,880,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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