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Colinas de Capistrano

Colinas de Capistrano

Neighborhood in Laguna Niguel, California

Orange County 92677

$1,331,916 Average Value
$699 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

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.
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.
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 blends luxury living with nature, offering stunning coastal landscapes.
Colinas de Capistrano homes provide easy access to parks, shopping, and Laguna Niguel trails.
Colinas de Capistrano homes provide easy access to parks, shopping, and Laguna Niguel trails.
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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.
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.
Hike Bluff Trail in Colinas de Capistrano for breathtaking coastal and canyon views.
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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.
Hidden Hills Elementary School is part of the Capistrano Unified School District.
The entrance to the Niguel Hills Sharks Middle School.
The entrance to the Niguel Hills Sharks Middle School.
Dana Hills High School has its football stadium and is home to the Dolphins.
Dana Hills High School has its football stadium and is home to the Dolphins.
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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.
Try some samples from vendors at the Farmakis Farms farmers market.
Swallows Day Parade shows off its equestrian culture in San Juan Capistrano.
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 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.
The Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Metrolink station near Colinas de Capistrano offers a convenient commute across Orange County.
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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.
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.
Enjoy unbeatable deals at Costco, just minutes from Colinas de Capistrano homes.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

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

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$820,000
Median Sale Price
$1,000,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,678,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$665,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
45%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$699

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
723
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1984
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,186
Above the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,109
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
829
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Jun 15
    1 - 4pm

    28215 Paseo el Siena Unit 46, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

    $834,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,338 Sq Ft
    • 28215 Paseo el Siena
    • Unit 46
    • New 2 days ago

    GATED COMMUNITY, NEWLY RENOVATED, AND ATTACHED GARAGE! Welcome to Bridgeport Terrace, one of the most sought-after gated communities in Laguna Niguel, offering privacy and exclusivity with just 48 units. Step inside your beautifully updated home and immediately notice the vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, and newly installed laminate wood flooring. The interior has been freshly painted,

    Alec Bradford Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

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  • Sunday, Jun 15
    2 - 5pm

    28282 Sorrento Unit 147, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

    $649,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 826 Sq Ft
    • 28282 Sorrento
    • Unit 147
    • New 8 days ago

    Buyer may qualify to assume current VA Loan. Step into this spacious and beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath Condo tucked away in a quiet, private part of the community. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted with stunning views of the Saddleback Mountains and rolling green hills—your own peaceful retreat. To the left, you’ll find a freshly painted, thoughtfully redesigned kitchen that flows

    Sharon McCright eXp Realty of California, Inc.

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    1 - 4pm

    28705 Charreadas, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

    $1,599,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,202 Sq Ft
    • 28705 Charreadas
    • New 11 days ago

    Welcome to this exceptional, move-in ready home located in the highly desirable Country View Estates neighborhood. The front yard has been very recently & professionally landscaped for low maintenance and drought-tolerant plants, offering beauty with minimal upkeep. you’re greeted by a set of custom double front doors freshly painted, setting the tone for what’s inside. Step through the entryway

    Naz Mehdizadeh Realty One Group West

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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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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