A walkable Santa Ana neighborhood with Craftsman architecture
In French Court, locals can walk from their bungalows to neighborhood restaurants. Then they can stroll to the Bowers Museum, one of Santa Ana’s most popular spots. “The main draw is definitely the architecture and also the proximity. It’s centrally located to the Bowers Museum, MainPlace Mall and downtown, so it’s a very vibrant area,” says Realtor Loni Paniagua, who works with Seven Gables Real Estate and has over five years of experience. French Court is across the street from French Park, a historic district well known for its home architecture. Although French Court doesn’t have as many of these homes, opting for more apartment buildings, it has plenty of Craftsman houses. This convenient neighborhood has a busy urban feel, from which it’s easy to get to downtown Santa Ana — only a mile away.
French Court neighborhood is located near several highways and historic Downtown Santa Ana.
Downtown Santa Ana is a popular shopping and dining area near French Court.
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Craftsman homes in French Court
North of downtown, French Court’s northern and western borders have plenty of businesses along them, giving the area an active vibe. The rest of the neighborhood is residential, with highly walkable blocks of apartment buildings and single-family homes. These lie in yards often decorated with palm trees, fences and garden beds full of agave plants. The architecture consists of houses from the 1910s and 1920s, especially Craftsman bungalows and larger Craftsman houses. For pricing, Craftsman bungalows range from $800,000 to $1 million, while larger Craftsman homes range from $1.1 million to $1.2 million. Those looking in the area may want to keep a close eye on it: “I would consider the market hot. There're definitely a lot of people trying to stay close to downtown because they're so centrally located to the freeways and everything around it,” Paniagua says.
French Court is a very walkable neighborhood with many amenities and stores nearby.
Bungalows are one of the most common style home in French Court.
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17th Street retail
On the neighborhood’s northern edge, there’s the main thoroughfare called 17th Street that bustles with pedestrians going into stores and restaurants. Norms Restaurant, a Southern California diner chain, serves breakfast 24/7 in a vintage-style interior, with cushy booths and barstools. At Late Night Pizza, patrons can order calzones and custom pies until 2 a.m. in a laidback eatery. On Main Street, locals can head to Jimenez Ranch Market for groceries and Mexican bakery. Downtown Santa Ana is a mile south of French Court for many more stores and restaurants.
Come to Late Night Pizza off the bustling 17th Street after a fun night out with friends.
French Court is located close to Santa Ana's historic downtown.
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The Bowers Museum and more attractions
The Bowers Museum is a Mission Revival building and art museum half a mile north of the neighborhood. It has changing exhibits like Asian Comics and Gemstone Carvings as well as events, including DIY art projects and bonsai displays. A mile north of French Court, the Discovery Cube is a nearby children’s museum, where kids can play with interactive learning exhibits. These include topics like dinosaurs, recycling and healthy eating. The Santa Ana Zoo is around 2 miles southeast of the neighborhood. It has over 350 animals and amusement park rides: a carousel, a Ferris wheel and a train ride.
The museum's permanent collection includes more than 100,000 objects.
Discovery Science Center has interactive science-based exhibits, activities, and special events.
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A mile from downtown Santa Ana and more logistics
The neighborhood is just a mile north of downtown Santa Ana, which allows for walkable commutes and quick bus rides. The convenient area is also a mile northwest of the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, also known as the Depot. This Mission Revival building has Metrolink and Amtrak train lines. There are also multiple Orange County Transportation Authority bus stops along 17th Street. The neighborhood is next to Interstate 5, which goes to the rest of Orange County and Los Angeles. For a nearby hospital, locals can go to Orange County Global Medical Center, which is 2 miles from the neighborhood. John Wayne Airport, the closest major airport, is about 5 miles south of French Court.
There are easily accessible public transportation through out Santa Ana.
French court has access to several highways giving residents easy access to commute.
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Santa Ana Unified public schools
Wallace R. Davis Elementary School has a C-plus rating on Niche. Sierra Preparatory Academy has a C and serves sixth grade through eighth grade. Santa Ana High School earns a B-minus and offers activities like Garden Club and Polynesian Dance. It features famous alumni, including Olympic diver Greg Louganis and actress Diane Keaton. A charter school option, Orange County School of the Arts has an A-plus grade. The school serves seventh through twelfth grade. It also has specialized programs for dance, fine arts, theater and music.
Entrance of Wallace R. Davis Elementary School
Santa Ana High School has a well-equipped athletic facilities.
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French Park and more city parks
Although there aren’t any parks in French Court, there are some in walking distance of the neighborhood. About half a mile south of French Court, French Park is a triangular pocket park with tall palm trees, shade trees and benches. Locals often walk their dogs and rest in this relaxing green space. Chepa’s Park, located a mile east of the neighborhood, offers a playground, a basketball court and shaded picnic tables. Only a mile north of French Court, Santiago Park is over 30 acres in size. There’s an archery range, an area for lawn bowling and tennis courts. The park is ideal for runs and bike rides because it links up with the 10-mile Santiago Creek Trail that extends into Orange.
French Park is a little slice of nature in the neighborhood.
Amenities abound in the Santiago Park Nature Reserve.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,059
Median Age
30
Population under 18
33.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,092
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,353
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
51.4%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
% Population in Labor Force
72.4%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
88/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
51/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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