The small neighborhood of Artesia Pilar has much to offer. Located in the northwest of Santa Ana and bordered by the river of the same name, Artesia Pilar is home to a park, restaurants and shopping all within a few blocks. The neighborhood is a popular place for families and multigenerational living.
Artesia Pilar is one of Santa Ana's older neighborhoods and is mostly built out. The tight residential blocks are compact. "They are definitely old-school," Tuesday Figueroa, a Realtor with Realty One Group Anaheim, who was born and raised in the area, says. "A lot of them were originally two-bedroom, one-bath models." She explains that many owners will increase the square footage with add-ons — "Most houses sell better with that extra bedroom or bathroom." It's common to see multigenerational families in the area, so many homes have accessory dwelling units to accommodate the needs of the homeowners.
One bedroom and one bathroom start at $450,000, but larger cottages will go up to $600,000. Ranch-style homes, often painted brightly with Spanish influence, start at $650,000 and can sometimes exceed $1 million.
With so much in a relatively small area, the neighborhood is easily walkable. Sidewalks connect residential blocks with interspersed commercial streets. The neighborhood's Walkability Score is 71 out of 100.
The neighborhood's network of city blocks connects Artesia Pilar with many government buildings, like the courthouse and civic center. Interstate 5 runs just outside of the neighborhood.
The city plans to increase accessible public transportation. Residents eagerly await the OC Streetcar service, which will traverse the neighborhood. It's anticipated to start in 2025. "It will go to the downtown where more pubs, eateries and shops are," Figueroa says. "Being able to hop on the trolley in the middle of your street will be one of the most exciting additions to the area."
"There are some really great small businesses here," Figueroa says. "The restaurants are unique, fun to go into and have the best service, flair and spice," Figueroa says. Homeowners enjoy walking to locally-owned restaurants like Jugos Acapulco and Burritos La Palma. The neighborhood's busiest streets — Bristol, 1st and 17th — are full of local eateries.
For shopping, residents head to the neighborhood's Santa Ana Plaza, which contains many small businesses from clothing stores to tattoo shops. Superior Grocers, just off 1st Street, keeps the community stocked with essentials.
El Salvador Park is at the heart of the neighborhood. El Salvador Community Center operates within the park, allowing residents to visit with their neighbors at game nights and workshops. Visitors play basketball and baseball games at the lighted courts or enjoy walking or jogging on the trails. The community garden allows residents to garden produce and take classes. So close to the river, the neighborhood is ideally positioned by the Santa Ana River Trail, accessible from spots like Fairview Triangle, a pocket park.
Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church is an important community fixture. Many residents attend services at the church and participate in events hosted by Our Lady of the Pillar throughout the year. The church is open for Mass and offers religious classes.
The community stays bonded through the Artesia Pilar Neighborhood Association, which promotes events like Summer Night Lights, held each Friday from July through August. The series has included a handball tournament, live music, and other family-friendly fun activities facilitated by the non-profit organization Neutral Ground in partnership with the city.
Most kids will attend Lydia Romero-Cruz Academy from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school offers dual language programs and extracurriculars and earned a C on Niche. They will continue to Middle College High School, rated A. Students can earn college credit through a dual enrollment program with Santa Ana College. After graduating, some students might enroll full-time in Santa Ana College, which is located in Artesia Pilar. The college earned a B and is rated the 49th best community college on Niche.
Jonathan Mendoza
Monarch Real Estate Services
(626) 658-4310
47 Total Sales
1 in Artesia Pilar
$600,000 Price
Jose Lemus
Salem Realty Group, Inc.
(951) 336-8185
37 Total Sales
1 in Artesia Pilar
$320,000 Price
Dinorah Carmenate
Properties By Dinorah
(657) 425-0747
53 Total Sales
2 in Artesia Pilar
$655K - $805K Price Range
Andro Chavez
Re/Pro Realty
(657) 366-5303
137 Total Sales
2 in Artesia Pilar
$450K - $626K Price Range
Julia Calderon
Keller Williams Realty
(951) 374-8264
127 Total Sales
1 in Artesia Pilar
$780,000 Price
Sonia Alvarado
ALL NATIONS REALTY & INVS
(909) 757-1468
52 Total Sales
1 in Artesia Pilar
$835,000 Price
On average, homes in Artesia Pilar, Santa Ana sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Artesia Pilar, Santa Ana over the last 12 months is $769,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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