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A comfortable suburb in a great location
Colinas de Capistrano is a small residential neighborhood in northeast Laguna Niguel, near the city’s border with Mission Viejo. This emphatically suburban community offers residents easy access to shopping, highways and the local train line, making it a popular landing spot for commuters. “It’s a great location if you’re looking to get to the bigger cities,” says Realtor Robert Najafinia of the Robert Najafinia Real Estate Team, who has lived in the area for over 25 years. “And it’s a location that is close to everywhere.”
Living in Colinas de Capistrano means access to coastal beauty, dining, and recreation.
Find beautifully upgraded homes in Colinas de Capistrano, close to top schools and beaches.
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Spanish-style homes with hill views
Most homes in the neighborhood were built in the 90s or 2000s and feature modern layouts and amenities. Spanish-style and Craftsman design elements are common, and the rolling hills that run through the neighborhood mean many houses offer great views. Housing options range from luxury condos to spacious two-story homes. Condos and townhouses usually sell for $500,000 to $1 million, while single-family homes go for $1 million to $2 million. The neighborhood has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2-out-of-10, well below the national average of 4.
Colinas de Capistrano blends luxury living with nature, offering stunning coastal landscapes.
Colinas de Capistrano homes provide easy access to parks, shopping, and Laguna Niguel trails.
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Capistrano's excellent public schools
The neighborhood is served by the Capistrano Unified School District, which has an impressive and uncommon A-plus grade on Niche. Hidden Hills Elementary has an A-minus grade, while Niguel Hills Middle School and Dana Hills High School both have A grades. Dana Hills offers a dual enrollment program through Saddleback College in nearby Mission Viejo.
Hidden Hills Elementary School is part of the Capistrano Unified School District.
The entrance to the Niguel Hills Sharks Middle School.
Dana Hills High School has its football stadium and is home to the Dolphins.
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Crown Valley Parkway shops
Crown Valley Parkway, which runs along the north side of the neighborhood, connects it to extensive shopping and dining options in both Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo. Colinas de Capistrano is within a 1-mile drive of multiple supermarkets and department stores, a Costco and the local movie theater, not to mention a wide array of cafes, diners and bars. “It’s so easy to get your shopping done around here,” says Najafinia. “There is great shopping in almost every direction.” Locals are within a short walk or drive from a ton of highly rated eateries, including longstanding diner A’s Burgers and the somewhat ritzier Bricco Cucina and Wine Bar. Those looking for more of a small-town shopping experience can hop on the highway and be in downtown San Juan Capistrano in less than ten minutes.
Rancho Niguel residents can get fresh produce and hot foods at the local Ralph's grocery store.
Enjoy unbeatable deals at Costco, just minutes from Colinas de Capistrano homes.
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Bluff Trail and Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Bluff Trail, located on the south side of the neighborhood, is popular with both hikers and mountain bikers and connects Colinas de Capistrano to a greater network of trails that run throughout Laguna Niguel. Locals looking for a more manicured outdoor experience can head east to Laguna Niguel Regional Park, about a mile away by car, and enjoy its athletic fields, playgrounds and fishing lake. It’s just over six miles from the neighborhood to Laguna Niguel and Dana Point’s beaches, which serve as a sort of shared backyard for residents of both cities.
Laguna Niguel Regional Park offers scenic trails, fishing, and picnic areas for all to enjoy.
Hike Bluff Trail in Colinas de Capistrano for breathtaking coastal and canyon views.
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Close to the San Juan Capistrano Farmers Market
The San Juan Capistrano Farmers Market is held every Friday morning at Farmakis Farms, just south of Colinas de Capistrano. Larger regional events are held in the area throughout the year, ranging from the Dana Point Festival of Whales to the Laguna Niguel Sea Country Festival to the San Juan Capistrano Swallows Day Parade.
Try some samples from vendors at the Farmakis Farms farmers market.
Swallows Day Parade shows off its equestrian culture in San Juan Capistrano.
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Right next to the I-5 and Route 73
Colinas de Capistrano is located next to the intersection of state Route 73 and Interstate 5, and residents have easy access to both highways, which makes getting to Irvine and Santa Ana fairly straightforward. It’s a 16-mile drive from the neighborhood to Irvine and 20 miles to Downtown Santa Ana. The neighborhood is also less than a mile from the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Amtrak Station, which offers direct connections to Downtown LA, Riverside, San Bernadino and Oceanside.
The I-5 freeway near Colinas de Capistrano offers convenient access to major destinations in Orange County.
The Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Metrolink station near Colinas de Capistrano offers a convenient commute across Orange County.
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Parks in this Area
Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Grills
Transit
Airport
John Wayne/Orange County
22 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Colinas de Capistrano
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Colinas de Capistrano Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Colinas de Capistrano, Laguna Niguel sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Colinas de Capistrano, Laguna Niguel over the last 12 months is $358,000, down 48% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,204
Median Age
46
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,327
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$136,303
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
50.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.5%
% Population in Labor Force
72.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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