Paul Daftarian
Luxe Real Estate
(657) 385-8384
247 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Mission Viejo
$1,360,000 Price
Rancho Mission Viejo
Located in Orange County
Developed on former ranchland in southern Orange County, Rancho Mission Viejo is an expansive area of master-planned residential villages. "It was created as an all-encompassing, idyllic community," Daniel Finder, Realtor with The Finder Group and EQTY Forbes Global Properties, says. The first development was traditionally planned, with the addition of being connected to a 55-and-up community. "Grandma and Pappy can meet you at the community center. They'll have a pool, and on the other side, just a fence away, is all the ruckus with the kids," Finder says. This multigenerational co-mingling lets families make the most of the area.
Rancho Mission Viejo offers the comforts and convenience of well-appointed homes with the beauty and tranquility of wild nature nearby. "It sits in its own little pocket, a valley," Finder says. "Some people don't like it because it tends to hold in the heat." Residences in the villages include three-story stacked flats and town houses, duplexes, and two- or three-story single-family homes. There also are options for those in the 55-plus age group, both one- and two-story homes. Finder says the architecture is consistent, even a bit redundant, when it comes to house styles. "However, it's beautiful," he says. "There's a good portion built on a nicely sized hill, so you can get some of the most epic views."
Prices range from about $500,000 for a one-bedroom condo to $950,000 for a three-bedroom town house. Larger, single-family homes are priced from $1 million to $2.25 million, and especially expansive estates typically exceed $5 million. Finder mentions the Mello-Roos infrastructure bonds associated to the homes. "They are aggressive and can be a deterrent for people who want to move here." On top of homeowners association fees, you'll also have these costs. He compares it to other areas in the region: "Your taxes in SoCal are about 1%; for Rancho Mission Viejo, you could pay almost double."
The villages offer exceptional spots for swimming, like the 20,000-square-foot Ranch Cove pool. Visit the Ranch Camp for a full slate of amenities and activities. Would you like to grow your own vegetables? Get your hands dirty at one of the dedicated farm sites. The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo offers protected open space, hiking trails, and plenty of public and private events.
Visit Esencia Zipline Park for some elevated fun; you'll be glad to hear it has a rubber surface. Close by is The Backyard, a kids' favorite for playhouses and climbing nets. Students living in Rancho Mission Viejo can attend public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District, like Esencia K-8, graded A by Niche. They can move on to nearby Tesoro High or San Juan Hills High, both graded A+.
Relax with a hot beverage at Canyon Coffee and then head to Sendero Marketplace, where there's an assortment of shops. You can drop off your dry cleaning, get a haircut and pick up groceries at Gelson's on the way home. If you prefer eating out, try a dining spot like Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge, serving sandwich and salad classics and more.
The enchanting surroundings, with lemon and avocado orchards, mountain views, and extensive hiking and biking trails, add to the sublime ambiance of Rancho Mission Viejo. And if you want to venture to the coast, it's only about 10 miles away. You can take State Route 74 to link up with nearby Interstate 5 and head south. Appealing homes and amenities plus opportunities to have extended family close to home make Rancho Mission Viejo a superb part of Orange County.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Paul Daftarian
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Wendy Velazquez
Wendy Velazquez
ERA Donahoe Realty
(951) 595-8391
37 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Mission Viejo
$650,000 Price
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Audra Lambert
Audra Lambert
Realty One Group West
(949) 867-6913
104 Total Sales
2 in Rancho Mission Viejo
$791K - $1.9M Price Range
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Rolan Estrada
Rolan Estrada
Friends Real Estate Services
(209) 780-0392
17 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Mission Viejo
$825,000 Price
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Michael Ramos
Michael Ramos
Momentum Realty
(669) 206-1707
271 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Mission Viejo
$1,365,000 Price
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Kristin Warrick
Kristin Warrick
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
(657) 279-5394
15 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Mission Viejo
$1,225,000 Price
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- K to 5th
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- 6th to 8th
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- 9th to 12th
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Rancho Mission Viejo Housing Trends
On average, homes in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA over the last 12 months is $1,077,500, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$999,000
Median Sale Price
$1,077,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,225,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$848,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$790,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
350
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-$5
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$632
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
112
Months of Supply
3.80
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jun 1410am - 4pm
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 3pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,715 - $3,560 per month
- Sendero Gateway Apartment Homes
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 732+ Sq Ft
- 1701 Gateway Place
- Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
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Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Rancho Mission Viejo Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,677
Median Age
41
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$150,730
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$168,902
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.8%
College Graduates
62.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
0''