Casta del Sol
Casta del Sol's recreation centers and more
Recreation is at the heart of Casta del Sol. The neighborhood’s recreation centers, large Mediterranean buildings, have pickleball courts, a fitness center and an Olympic-size pool. Next to the pool, residents can find plenty of seating: tables with umbrellas and loungers shaded by pergolas. “They have spas, tennis courts, bocce ball courts and a lot more,” Argue says. At Heritage Garden, residents can reserve their own plots where they can plant fruits and vegetables. Oso Creek Golf Course, on the neighborhood’s western edge, is a public 18-hole course with views of the Santa Ana Mountains. “It’s not exclusive to the community, but I'd say it's super accessible and convenient for them,” Argue says.
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Over 50 clubs and annual events from the Casta del Sol social committee
With over 50 activity groups and clubs, there’s a bevy of get-togethers on a daily basis. Residents can spend time with friends and craft together, create ceramics, play pool and much more. Casta del Sol also has its own social committee that plans annual big events. Some of these include a Super Bowl Party in February, a Memorial Day BBQ in May and a Halloween Night in October. At the Halloween Night, attendees don their spookiest costumes and do the Monster Mash.
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Mediterranean ranch-style houses and landscaped lawns in Casta del Sol
The neighborhood is a peaceful 24/7 gated community with a suburban feel — full of winding roads and cul-de-sacs of single-family homes. The architecture as well as the landscaping remain cohesive; the HOA maintains the area to its standards. The houses lie on lots with garden beds full of agave plants and sculpted boxwood shrubs. Built in the 1970s through the 1980s, all the homes are Mediterranean ranch-style, with tile roofs and stucco exteriors. These range from $700,000 to $1.2 million.
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Stores, restaurants and entertainment at Mission Viejo Village Center
Located 2 miles south of the neighborhood, Mission Viejo Village Center is a strip mall with plenty of shopping and restaurants. Delizie Ristorante serves classic Italian food and brunch in a white-tablecloth dining room. Patrons can also opt for a patio with tables shaded by umbrellas and decorated with plants. At Harmony Tea Bar, there’s boba tea with a small shopping section of mugs, strainers and other tea accessories. For groceries, locals can stop by Trader Joe’s. The shopping center also has bowling at Saddleback Lanes.
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50 miles to Los Angeles
Casta del Sol is a car-dependent community. Via nearby Interstate 5, the neighborhood is about 50 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, and 20 miles east of Santa Ana and Orange. Although there’s no public transit within Casta del Sol, there are also multiple Orange County Transportation Authority bus stops along Marguerite Parkway, a road that borders the community. The Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo is 5 miles south of the neighborhood, and John Wayne Airport is around 15 miles west of the community.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dustin Wise
Dustin Wise
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Pacific Estate
(657) 319-3568
105 Total Sales
1 in Casta del Sol
$640,000 Price
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Anthony Cosenza
Anthony Cosenza
Casa Bella Realty Group
(949) 403-6260
11 Total Sales
1 in Casta del Sol
$700,000 Price
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Kimber Wuerfel
Kimber Wuerfel
Kimber/Alana Boutique Real Estate
(657) 220-6340
121 Total Sales
1 in Casta del Sol
$750,000 Price
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Giulietta Wilson
Giulietta Wilson
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(949) 997-1260
99 Total Sales
1 in Casta del Sol
$950,000 Price
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Nicole McKee
Nicole McKee
Compass
(949) 694-8320
46 Total Sales
1 in Casta del Sol
$929,000 Price
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Justin VanLeeuwen
Justin VanLeeuwen
Landmark Realtors
(949) 401-7657
76 Total Sales
2 in Casta del Sol
$750K - $930K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Casta del Sol | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Casta del Sol Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Casta del Sol, Mission Viejo sell after 130 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Casta del Sol, Mission Viejo over the last 12 months is $405,000, up 44% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$405,000
Median Sale Price
$405,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$525,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$345,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,645,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
44%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$352
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,778
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,446
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,953
Median Age
75
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
76.7%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,425
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$112,022
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.2%
College Graduates
45.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.4%
% Population in Labor Force
36.8%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
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®
34
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23
/ 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.
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