$2,948,554Average Value$859Average Price per Sq Ft15Homes For Sale
A luxurious gated community in Laguna Niguel
Bear Brand at Laguna Niguel pampers its residents with an extravagant lifestyle, from HOA amenities to guarded gates. “It's considered the premier neighborhood of all of Laguna Niguel. It has exquisite ocean views and beautiful custom homes,” says Realtor Lisa Cooper, who works with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California and has over a decade of experience in the area. Its sheltered atmosphere is reflected in a low CAP Index Crime Score: a 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Located in the San Joaquin Hills, the community overlooks the city of Dana Point all the way to the horizon, where blue skies meet the Pacific.
Mediterranean-style homes are common in one community in Bear Brand at Laguna Niguel.
Bear Brand at Laguna Niguel is comprised of several gated communities with various housing options, some with sweeping views of the ocean.
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Condos, contemporary mansions and Mediterranean homes in Bear Brand at Laguna Niguel
On the southern edge of Laguna Niguel, Bear Brand is composed of winding residential roads that descend through hillsides landscaped with succulents and crape myrtle trees. The area is made up of a few subdivisions with their own HOAs — with fees from $250 to $1,850 per month. Many of the single-family homes come with in-ground pools, plus one of the HOAs maintains a community pool. Only a couple of miles away from the shore, many of the homes feature Pacific Ocean views. There's a variety of architecture here, including Mediterranean-style and contemporary mansions. Many homes range from around $2.5 million to $6 million, depending on size. The largest homes and those with acreage can sell in the $19 million to $30 million range. On the lower end, there are condos ranging from $850,000 to $1.5 million. Bear Brand is known for having some of the highest sales prices in the city, with a median of $2 million, compared to the adjacent neighborhood Beacon Hill’s median of $1.3 million.
The most affordable options in Bear Brand at Laguna Niguel are condominiums.
Bear Brand at Laguna Niguel also features larger traditional-style homes in its community.
The largest homes in Bear Brand at Laguna Niguel can have vast lots for various amenities, and can reach to the tens of millions of dollars.
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Outdoor recreation, from Bear Brand Park to Salt Creek Beach
Bear Brand Park spans over 10 acres of space on the west side of the community. “It's a really nice lighted facility for soccer and baseball,” Cooper says. The park also has a playground and picnic tables. On the neighborhood’s north side, Laguna Niguel Pooch Park is a fenced 1-acre off-leash dog park. Bear Brand’s tantalizing ocean views are a constant reminder of the beaches only a couple miles away; Salt Creek Beach is the closest, about 2 miles away. It's popular with surfers, and there's an overlook on the bluff that's perfect for catching the sunset over the ocean. At Dana Strands Beach, there are walking trails and sectioned off areas for swimming.
Bear Brand Park has several athletic fields for youth competitions and programs.
Salt Creek Beach Bluff Park is the closest beach from Bear Brand at Laguna Niguel and can be accessed from the Chapparosa Trail or by car.
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Highly rated schools, including Dana Hills High
The neighborhood’s schools are George White Elementary School, Niguel Hills Middle School and Dana Hills High School. On Niche, all three schools have A ratings. The high school won a Golden Bell Award in 2023 for its immersion programs. Nearby higher education options include Chapman University and the University of California, Irvine, which has an A-plus on Niche.
George White Elementary School is a highly rated school that serves students from kindergarten to fifth grade.
Niguel Hills Middle School is home to the Sharks, and serves students from 6th grade to 8th grade.
Dana Hills High School is a highly-rated school with a challenging curriculum to prepare students for advanced learning.
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Shops and restaurants at Ocean Ranch Village
The Ocean Ranch Village shopping center, located on the neighborhood’s south end, has plenty of casual restaurants, including Board & Brew Laguna Niguel. This beachy sandwich shop serves subs and a large selection of beers on tap. For a more upscale experience, Bottega Angelina offers Italian entrees and a patio with panoramic sunset views. The stores include Brax Jewelers and Fleet Feet Laguna Niguel, which sells running shoes. At Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, locals can enjoy dinner and a show, with drinks and food served during each screening. The shopping center has a Trader Joe’s for groceries, plus there’s a Ralphs Fresh Fare across the street.
Bodega Angelina is a popular restaurant for Bear Brand at Laguna Niguel residents, for its delicious Italian food and sweeping ocean views.
Bear Brand at Laguna Niguel residents have several options for grocery store shopping, including Trader Joe's.
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A bedroom community's 15-mile commute to Irvine
The car-dependent neighborhood is about 15 miles from Irvine via Interstate 5. It’s also about 30 miles away from Santa Ana, also via the 5. For public transportation, there are Orange County Transportation Authority bus stops along the thoroughfare Golden Lantern. At the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station, about 5 miles north of the community, the Metrolink Orange County Line can take residents to Los Angeles and San Diego. The John Wayne Airport is about 20 miles away.
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Bear Brand at Laguna Niguel Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bear Brand at Laguna Niguel, Laguna Niguel sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Bear Brand at Laguna Niguel, Laguna Niguel over the last 12 months is $2,200,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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