Big Canyon
Exclusive golf at Big Canyon Country Club
Big Canyon Country Club is central to the lifestyle here. A member-owned institution, it was established in 1971 and requires sponsorship from two current members to join. The clubhouse has a spa, barber shop, Olympic pool and tennis courts, and golfers can visit its restaurant before or after rounds. The course itself has 18 holes with rolling hills and sharp bends. Catering to beginners and accomplished players alike, it hosts more than 70 tournaments throughout the year, including the Men’s, Ladies’ and Couples’ Balboas. Newport Beach Country Club is another invitation-only club just south of the neighborhood. Besides the golf, the neighborhood is about a mile’s walk from Upper Newport Bay or the Back Bay. This marine conservation area has a 10-mile trail around it, and wildlife is a common sight, from bobcats to pelicans.
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Mansions with Big Canyon Golf Course views
Big Canyon is known for its mansions. With over 9,000 square feet on the high end, these are some of the priciest and most sought-after properties in Newport Beach. They feature golf course views and pools, and though many have been renovated, they were mostly built in the 1970s. They start at $5 million but can reach $20 million with triple the space. One-story and two-story properties have less room, but they’re between $2.5 million and $4.5 million. Townhomes and condos are in the subdivisions of Big Canyon Villas, Big Canyon McClain and Big Canyon Deane, some of which are outside of the community's gates. Mostly on the neighborhood’s north and south sides, they’re between $1 million and $3 million. Big Canyon has 11 community associations with different rules and fees, but most are under the Big Canyon Master Association.
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Across the street from Fashion Island
Fashion Island is one of the biggest draws here. “It’s an unbelievable location in that you can walk to the mall,” Montgomery says. With over 15 million visitors per year, it’s the most popular outdoor mall in Newport Beach and has department stores, high-end restaurants, a Whole Foods Market and a movie theater called The Lot. Mariner’s Mile is a few miles west on the Pacific Coast Highway and is known for its luxury cars and marine stores. Lido Marina Village is a waterfront mall in this area with restaurants like Nobu and Malibu Farms.
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Golf carts on Big Canyon Drive, a few miles from the PCH
Big Canyon has sidewalks and bikeable streets. Most people use golf carts around the neighborhood, but they likely use cars to get around Newport Beach. Big Canyon Drive is the main loop here and has both of the community’s gated entrances. Just past these gates, San Joaquin Road connects to other major thoroughfares and eventually leads south to the Pacific Coast Highway. This freeway goes to other coastal cities like Huntington Beach and Long Beach. Alternatively, Fashion Island also serves as Newport Transportation Center, so Orange County Transit Authority operates routes 1, 55, 57 and 79 through the area.Top ratings for Lincoln Elementary, Corona del Mar Middle and High
Students are rare in Big Canyon, but top-rated schools are nearby. Lincoln Elementary scores an A from Niche, roughly a mile southeast of the country club. Corona del Mar Middle and High gets the same rating and is about the same distance northwest. University of California, Irvine, is about 5 miles northeast and consistently ranks among the top public universities in the nation. Their athletic teams have won almost 30 national titles in nine different sports.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Denine Kerns
Denine Kerns
Douglas Elliman Of California
(949) 943-3513
41 Total Sales
1 in Big Canyon
$4,850,000 Price
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Paul Daftarian
Paul Daftarian
Luxe Real Estate
(657) 385-8384
249 Total Sales
1 in Big Canyon
$2,685,000 Price
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Mark Todd
Mark Todd
Responds QuicklyCompass
(949) 997-0302
30 Total Sales
1 in Big Canyon
$1,800,000 Price
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Griffin Saunders
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Griffin Saunders
Responds QuicklyPacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(949) 209-1356
14 Total Sales
1 in Big Canyon
$8,550,000 Price
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Natalie Raney
Natalie Raney
Responds QuicklyCypress Cove Real Estate
(949) 569-7142
19 Total Sales
11 in Big Canyon
$2M - $10.2M Price Range
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Brad Hinman
Brad Hinman
Responds QuicklyCompass
(949) 313-4246
36 Total Sales
2 in Big Canyon
$1.8M - $2.3M Price Range
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
- Pre-K to 11th
- Private
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Big Canyon | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Big Canyon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Big Canyon, Newport Beach sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Big Canyon, Newport Beach over the last 12 months is $562,000, up 41% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$565,000
Median Sale Price
$562,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$163,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$290,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
38
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
41%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$399
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
649
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,763
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,605
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,553
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
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
1,479
Median Age
64
Population under 18
12.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
47.7%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,472
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$144,158
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
75.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41
/ 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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