$701,824Average Value$394Average Price per Sq Ft11Homes For Sale
Quiet residential community with cool summer weather
Set 5 miles north of Lompoc’s center, Mission Hills encompasses a cluster of subdivisions, including Mesa Oaks and Purisima Hills, with homes that range in price, age and size. Since the area is a degree of separation from most of Lompoc, residents here enjoy a quieter vibe, less traffic, and cool temperatures compared to the rest of California, reaching a high of 70 degrees in the summer. “We have the nicest weather here in the valley because we’re off the valley floor,” says Debbie McComb, a local real estate agent with Compass and longtime resident. Residents can enjoy the summer weather at La Purísima Mission State Historic Park, which offers walking trails and guided tours through the Spanish Mission site. The community’s peaceful vibe is exemplified by its Cap Index crime score of 2, compared to a national score of 4. Aside from a local market and family-owned Mexican restaurant, locals will need to travel a few miles to central Lompoc for most of their shopping and dining needs.
Three car garages are an option in Mission Hills.
Mission Hills is surrounded by stunning landscape.
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Midcentury and 21st-century homes organized into distinct subdivisions
The oldest homes in Mission Hills, built in the 1950s and '60s, are found the furthest north, while late 20th-century homes are more towards the middle in Mesa Oaks, and 21st-century dwellings are found in the southwest corner, in communities like Purisima Hills. Housing inventory across decades consists of ranch-style homes and bungalow properties, some of which feature Spanish Revival influences like barrel-tile roofing and terra-cotta color pallets. "The main part of Mission Hills was built in the '60s with smaller square footage," McComb says. "It's since grown into bigger lots and bigger homes, with half-acre and one-acre lots." Buyers can expect a three-bedroom midcentury ranch-style home to sell for around $450,000, while a four-bedroom multi-story New Traditional-style home from the 2000s with white gable trim and stone detailing on a one-acre lot can sell for around $900,000. Throughout the community, homes are set close together along well-maintained streets where locals can take their pets for a walk on sidewalks shaded by palm trees. The market is dealing with a lack of inventory, meaning when properties hit the market, they tend to sell quickly.
Manicured lawns bloom in Mission Hills.
Ranch homes with two car garages are easy to find in Mission Hills.
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Guided tours and walking trails at La Purísima Mission State Historic Park
Mission Hills is home to the La Purísima Mission State Historic Park, initially established in 1787 and designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1970. Visitors to the park can enjoy reenactments and take guided tours through the historic buildings to learn about what life was like for Spanish Missionaries in the 1820s. In the southwest corner of Mission Hills, the 42-acre Ken Adam Park offers purple playgrounds for kids of all ages and nature trails shaded by mature oak trees.
La Purisima Mission State Historic Park is a great place to get in touch with history.
La Purisima Mission State Historic Park is well preserved.
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Nearby B-rated Lompoc District schools
Mission Hills is zoned for the Lompoc Unified School District, where local kids may attend Arthur Hapgood Elementary, which scores a C-plus from Niche. Third through sixth graders may attend Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy, a B-minus-rated public school where they can choose one of five artistic disciplines taught in mixed-grade classrooms. Students at the B-plus-rated Vandenberg Middle can stay after school for activities like Dungeons and Dragons, Creative Writing or Military Kids Clubs. The B-plus-rated Cabrillo High School offers specialized programs like sports medicine and graphic design.
Cabrillo High School of Lompoc has a Marine Biology Aquarium.
Vandenberg Middle is a California Distinguished School.
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Founding Day celebrations in the historic church
Every year in December, locals commemorate the founding of the La Purísima Mission with church service at noon. In the evening, local musicians put on a candle-lit concert in the main church building to wrap up Founding Day celebrations.
Learn about the are's history at La Purisima Mission State Historic Park.
La Purisima Mission State Historic Park has much to see.
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Traveling throughout the Lompoc Valley on State Route 1
State Route 1 passes Mission Hills on the southwest corner, running 3 miles west to Vandenberg Village and 5 miles south to the center of Lompoc. Mission Hills residents are also connected to outlying areas by the City of Lompoc Transit’s Route 4 bus. Lompoc City Airport, a small one-lane runway, is a few miles away, but locals will have to travel 49 miles to Santa Barbara Airport for more robust commercial flight options. Nearby hospitals include Lompoc Valley Medical Center, about 5 miles away.
Mission Hills is accessed by the 1 freeway.
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Shopping for groceries at the Mission Hills Market
While the area is primarily residential, there is a small shopping center where locals can shop for groceries at the Mission Hills Market or stop for a meal at Taqueria La Misión, a small family-owned Mexican restaurant. Residents can visit the neighboring Vandenberg Village, 3 miles away, each Sunday for the weekly Route 1 Farmers Market, which has 13 vendors, and additional craft vendors on the second Sunday of each month. For other retail options, locals can quickly drive into Lompoc to shop at Albertsons or Walmart or swing by the original Eddie’s Grill to try a burger or sandwich.
Mission Hills Market is central in Mission Hills.
Mission Hills market has a wide selaction of items.
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Parks in this Area
Lompoc Valley Vietnam Veterans Memorial
La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
River Park
Ken Adam Park
Picnic Area
Events
Multi-Purpose Field
Riverbend Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Parking Lot
Kiwanis Lake
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mission Hills
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mission Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mission Hills, Lompoc sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Mission Hills, Lompoc over the last 12 months is $612,000, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Beautiful, highly upgraded single-story home in the sought-after Purisima Hills neighborhood. This gem of a home blends modern style with exceptional upgrades & an open-concept layout. Offering 1758 sq ft of comfortable living space, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is only four years old, impeccably maintained & features numerous custom upgrades with premium finishes throughout. The bright spacious
Tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac, 3194 Manley Dr offers a serene retreat with 3 bedrooms, 2 upgraded bathrooms on a spacious .31-acre lot that backs to burton mesa reserve. Enjoy privacy, nature, and wonderful views in a park-like setting with a private backyard oasis—hot tub included and Seller owned Solar will transfer at Close of Escrow! The charming kitchen features artisan countertops
Mesa Oaks 4bd/2ba with optional 5th bdrm or office. Single Level with new flooring, kitchen, furnace, whole house water filtration, RV Parking, generator, A/C and much more.Security Deposit $4200.00Pets ConsideredGardener IncludedOne Year Lease
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,216
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,542
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$139,499
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.2%
College Graduates
27.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.7%
% Population in Labor Force
70.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
9/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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