Barbara Balossi
Compass
(949) 942-8825
20 Total Sales
2 in Foothill Ranch
$610K - $680K Price Range
Foothill Ranch
Suburban Neighborhood in Lake Forest, California
Orange County 92610, 92679
Foothill Ranch is a master-planned community in Lake Forest, ideal for those who enjoy proximity to outdoor fun but still want to remain connected to plenty of commercial amenities. It’s a balance that helps make this community so popular. "Even though it's surrounded by wilderness, it's still a very convenient place to live," says local Realtor Simone Paterno of Stark Team Real Estate. "There's a ton of shopping and dining right there, and it's surprisingly easy to get to Irvine."
The single-family homes in Foothill Ranch have a cohesive design – most Spanish Revival homes are topped by terracotta roofs. The majority of these homes were built in the 1990s and offer between 2,000 and 3,000 square feet of living space. Foothill Ranch features wide, sidewalk-lined streets and, though built closely together, houses sit on lots ranging from 4,000 to 8,000 square feet – enough for a bit of front and back lawn space. The yards in Foothill Ranch are well-manicured and adorned with palm trees.
Sale prices for single-family homes in this area typically hover around $1 million to close to $2 million. Some townhomes and condos supplement the inventory of single-family houses in the area and start around $700,000.
Many streets in Foothill Ranch offer views of the Santa Ana Mountains, a reminder of how close you are to a wealth of hiking. You can head to Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, a roughly 2,500-acre expanse at the foothills of the mountains with 17 miles of trails, open for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. This park is connected to the even bigger Limestone Canyon Regional Park, which stretches 4,000 acres and, in addition to trails of its own, includes Limestone Canyon Cave, with underground passages to explore.
If you’re looking for more of a casual outdoor excursion you can take the kids to the roughly 6-acre Borrego Park, where there’s a covered playground set, a basketball court, and a soccer field. The area’s Foothill Ranch Community Park and Borrego Canyon Overlook Park also have playgrounds.
There’s no shortage of places to enjoy a bite to eat in Foothill Ranch after taking in some outdoor recreation. Portola Parkway is lined with options, including chain establishments like Outback Steakhouse and Chick-fil-A and local spots like Inka Mama’s. In business for over 20 years, Inka Mama’s is known for its Peruvian food, and patrons enjoy dousing whatever they order with the signature green sauce. Nearby Bravo Avo is another local option popular for Greek and Mediterranean eats, including gyros and kabobs.
Kids in Foothill Ranch can attend schools in the well-regarded Saddleback Valley Unified School District, a system that boasts an A overall rating on Niche. They can start at the neighborhood’s Foothill Ranch Elementary, a school that provides music instruction to all students. Then they can progress to Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate for Grades 7 and 8, which has its own Career Technical Education department with courses in media production, digital film, culinary arts, industrial technology and STEM. Trabuco Hills High is next, where the academic offerings include the International Baccalaureate diploma program.
Commuters in Foothill Ranch have quick access to California State Route 241 for trips to Irvine, Orange County’s third-largest city. It’s just part of what makes Foothill Ranch so attractive: it’s a neighborhood where nature and suburban amenities are minutes from your doorstep.
Written By
Wayne Epps Jr.
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Eric Norton
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Barbara Balossi
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Linda Fong
Linda Fong
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(949) 989-5301
87 Total Sales
1 in Foothill Ranch
$650,000 Price
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Ashlyn Moore
Ashlyn Moore
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
(657) 845-8712
35 Total Sales
1 in Foothill Ranch
$1,180,000 Price
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Kathryn Martin
Kathryn Martin
First Team Real Estate
(657) 295-8364
10 Total Sales
2 in Foothill Ranch
$710K - $1.1M Price Range
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Archana Darekar
Archana Darekar
Coldwell Banker Platinum Prop
(949) 541-2434
44 Total Sales
1 in Foothill Ranch
$885,700 Price
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Cayenne Kuang
Cayenne Kuang
Spectrum Realty
(657) 279-5024
32 Total Sales
1 in Foothill Ranch
$1,325,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Foothill Ranch Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Borrego Canyon Overlook Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
- Parking Lot
- Hiking
Borrego Park
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Trails
Alton Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Etnies Skatepark
- Skateboard
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Foothill Ranch | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest over the last 12 months is $1,083,833, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,167,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,385,000
Median Townhouse Price
$842,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$640,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$488,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$672
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Last 12 months Home Sales
191
Months of Supply
1.30
Median List Price
$1,179,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,156
Median Year Built
2015
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,160
Above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,625
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,150
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
814
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Saturday, May 31 - 3:30pm
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Saturday, May 312 - 3pm
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Saturday, May 312 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,698 - $7,355 per month
- Paloma Summit Condominium Rentals
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 710+ Sq Ft
- 26371 Paloma
- Foothill Ranch, CA
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$2,627 - $3,178 per month
- Sonterra at Foothill Ranch
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 705+ Sq Ft
- 26322 Towne Centre Dr
- Foothill Ranch, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,148
Median Age
41
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$174,773
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$196,311
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
66.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
33
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Portola Hills
Upscale HOA community with trails through the Santa Ana Mountains
Baker Ranch
Brand new homes in a luxurious development near the Saddleback Mountains
Great Park
Community living at one of Irvine's largest master development communities
Portola Springs
A private master-planned community with many parks and acclaimed public schools
Lake Forest
Outdoorsy neighborhood that's still close to great shopping and dining
Trabuco Canyon
Charming mountain town surrounded by scenic natural beauty
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