$1,703,413Average Value$714Average Price per Sq Ft19Homes For Sale
Commutability and outdoor recreation in Baker Ranch
Baker Ranch is a 1.5-square-mile master-planned community in the balmy and mountainous northwest of Lake Forest. Baker Ranch is just 10 miles east of Laguna Beach and its beaches on the Pacific Ocean and is just blocks west of trailheads leading up into the wilderness of the Saddleback Mountains. This small, incorporated city is a stable, family-oriented area with plenty of schools and amenities. Employment opportunities are plenty in this business-friendly city, and the major cities of Orange County are within 10 miles. "Baker Ranch is a super-modern, upscale community," says local Realtor Simone Paterno of Stark Team Real Estate. "It's a great community in a great location. It's super close to Irvine, so many people commute there for work."
An elevated view of the mountains just past the Baker Ranch neighborhood.
The entrance to the Wilderness Park located in Baker Ranch, just steps away from home.
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Luxury townhomes and single-family houses with stucco exteriors
Homes in Baker Ranch start in the high six figures for townhomes and go up to $3.5 million for palatial mansions. Paterno notes they were all built between 2017 and 2020. In the Brookland Subdivision, pretty Monterey-style townhomes have exterior stucco walls painted in subdued shades to match the arid Southern California landscape. Native shrubs and eucalyptus trees wind around the small outdoor spaces, and inside wooden cabinetry and large garages lend a luxurious feel to these smaller residences. Detached Monterey-style homes with two stories have roof decks looking out on the vast mountain range to the east. Clay roof tiles keep interiors cool, and adobe walls evoke a period of authenticity in these larger homes. Venetian balconies offer attractive ornaments, and gas fire pits on stone patios warm these outdoor-loving residents on chilly desert nights. The largest and most ornate homes in Baker Ranch are designed in a Mediterranean-Spanish hybrid with exterior walls made of smooth stone and interiors with 20-foot ceilings. Large arched picture windows and second-floor terraces supported by colonnades from which residents can enjoy expansive views of the hills and sky. Spiral staircases and outdoor porticos bring true luxury to these multi-bedroom residences.
One of the entrances to the Baker Ranch planned community is marked with the signature logo.
Whether you're looking for a starter home or a larger family residence, Baker Ranch has it all.
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Pools and dog parks, plus miles of hiking in Irvine Ranch Open Space
Residents of the Baker Ranch HOA have access to various amenities, including three swimming pools, hiking and biking trails, eight parks with playgrounds designed with the same attention to detail as the homes, different sporting courts and fields, dog parks and clubhouses where residents can gather. The Baker Ranch Community Park is city-run and the neighborhood's largest park. It includes several sporting fields and barbecue areas for picnicking. Just a few blocks north of the community and past state Route 241, the main eastern thoroughfare, a trailhead to Red Rock Canyon leads into the 25,000-acre parkland wilderness of the Irvine Ranch Open Space. "There are lots of hiking trails. The Barranca Trail is right there," says Paterno.
Locals say Baker Ranch Community Park has one of the best playgrounds in the city.
The color of the Baker Ranch hills as far as the eye can see.
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Highly rated Saddleback Valley schools
The Saddleback Valley Unified School District offers dual language immersion and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. It is considered one of the top 650 school districts in America by Niche. Foothill Ranch Elementary School is the closest to Baker Ranch. The school received an A grade from the site. Serrano Intermediate School and El Toro High School received A-minus grades from Niche.
Serrano Intermediate School serves students in grades 7 and 8.
An elevated view of Foothill Ranch Elementary School in the neighborhood.
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Restaurants and major retailers at Foothill Ranch Towne Center
The Foothill Ranch Towne Center borders the northern edge of Baker Ranch, offering department and specialty stores, upscale and fast-food restaurants and a movie theater. An In-N-Out, a branch of Los Angeles restaurant Islands, a Target and a Walmart round out the amenities.
Foothill Ranch Towne Centre is a popular shopping and dining destination in Foothill Ranch.
Walmart offers discounts on most pharmaceutical products as well as other in-store offers.
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Commutes to major cities, the Saddleback Mountains and the beach
Being 60 miles from Los Angeles, 80 miles from San Diego, 10 miles from the beach, and just three blocks from the mountains makes Baker Ranch an excellent option for homebuyers looking for a beautiful, stable place just outside the major cities of Southern California.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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Crime Score
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Baker Ranch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Baker Ranch, Lake Forest sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Baker Ranch, Lake Forest over the last 12 months is $1,522,500, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Photos Coming SoonThese sample photos are meant to give you a sense of Blueground’s design style. Layout and furniture are subject to change. This apartment will be ready by the date indicated.Be the first to rent!Show up and start living from day one in Lake Forest with this spacious three bedroom Blueground apartment. You’ll love coming home to this thoughtfully
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Beautifully upgraded, move-in ready home featuring consistent luxury vinyl flooring throughout, located in the highly desirable Baker Ranch community of Lake Forest This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers a bright open floor plan, modern finishes, and a comfortable layout ideal for today’s lifestyle. The main level features a spacious living and dining area with abundant natural light,
Beautiful, Spacious Hidden Gem with Private Location! This 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom home has been beautifully upgraded throughout and meticulously maintained. Offering both comfort and convenience, this home features gorgeous, upgraded engineered wood flooring that runs throughout the first floor. The Gourmet Kitchen offers plenty of counter space and features highly desirable upgrades including
Welcome to 16 Cooper, an exceptional residence in the highly sought-after community of Baker Ranch, perfectly positioned on one of the largest and most desirable lots in the neighborhood of it's model match. Offering approximately 1,658 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this beautifully home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an open-concept floor plan that seamlessly blends
Fully furnished turnkey home located in the highly desired Baker Ranch community, featuring high-end designer upgrades throughout, including a Restoration Hardware sofa and a Samsung Frame TV.Thoughtfully designed floor plan features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including a highly sought-after main floor bedroom with a full bathroom downstairs. Upstairs features a spacious loft entertainment
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