Dinorah Carmenate
Properties By Dinorah
(657) 425-0747
51 Total Sales
1 in Lyon Street
$280,000 Price
Lyon Street
$468,116
Average Value
Conveniently located near downtown Santa Ana and several major commuter routes, Lyon Street is a small, residential neighborhood with an abundance of reasonably priced housing options. “It's mostly condos and apartments, including some new development. And it’s really close to downtown,” says Realtor Jesus Morales or Re/Max New Dimension.
While there are no single-family homes within the neighborhood, there are plenty of low-rise condominium complexes, apartment buildings and a large mobile home park. Gated condo complexes like Saddleback Park Villas and Normandy Place offer cozy one- and two-bedroom living spaces built in the 1970s that typically cost between $250,000 and $400,000 and on-site amenities including bright blue swimming pools and a little bit of open greenspace. Condos at Normandy Place also include single-car garages. A few blocks away, Warren Park Mobile Home Estates offers a more affordable option. Although Lyon Street has a high density of residents, it still has a laidback feel with tree-lined streets, well-maintained sidewalks and tall hedgerows and privacy fences surrounding apartments and condos.
If you’re looking for some outdoor fun close to home, take the kids on a daytrip to the Santa Ana Zoo. With more than 250 animals, this 20-acre menagerie is a major local attraction that draws more than 250,000 people annually to the neighborhood. With lush rainforest exhibits, a red barn with rare farm animals and an Ocelot habitat, there’s something for everyone. For community parks and recreation, it's a short walk or drive to Madison Park, a small greenspace with a colorful playground, grassy lawns, sport courts and a community garden. The Pacific Electric Bicycle Trail, also within walking distance, offers cyclists, walkers and runners a lovely urban greenway for outdoor exercise. Avid rock climbers might want to check out Sender One, a climbing gym where you can scale a 50-foot wall or take a morning yoga class.
Public school students attend nearby John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate School and Century High School, all within the Santa Ana Unified School District. Kennedy Elementary offers its students and their families an on-site family resource center that provides emergency care and basic necessities to those in need.
Several restaurants, bakeries and markets can be found along the neighborhood’s busier thoroughfares, many of which offer authentic Mexican and Latin American fare. You’ll find plenty of taquerias and taco trucks around, like Taco Pronto, Taco Guerrero Si como No and Navarro’s Taqueria, as well as hole-in-the-wall establishments serving up Mexican-inspired sweets and baked goods. Nearby grocery options include R-ranch Market and La Victoria Meat Market, while major chains like Trader Joe’s, Stater Bros. Markets and Costco are just a few miles away. If you’re seeking a taste of the Santa Ana nightlife, you’ll find local cultural destinations, art galleries, upscale restaurants, movie theaters and retail outlets in the city’s historic downtown district, about 2 miles west of Lyon Street.
Location is a major perk for area residents: the neighborhood is bordered by Interstate 5 and the Costa Mesa Freeway, making for an easy commute. “It’s 15 minutes from Disneyland and 15 minutes from the beach, right in the heart of Orange County,” Morales says. If you’re looking for convenient condo living in the heart of Santa Ana, you might find it here on Lyon Street.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dinorah Carmenate
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GHANDY SORIA
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GHANDY SORIA
Responds QuicklyeHomes
(909) 479-2714
30 Total Sales
1 in Lyon Street
$360,000 Price
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Veronica Lee
Veronica Lee
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(657) 317-7573
91 Total Sales
1 in Lyon Street
$300,000 Price
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Justin Tye
Justin Tye
Responds QuicklyReal Broker
(949) 822-9839
2,290 Total Sales
1 in Lyon Street
$362,000 Price
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Michael Rains
Michael Rains
Responds QuicklyFirst Team Real Estate
(657) 295-8934
68 Total Sales
1 in Lyon Street
$358,000 Price
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The Perez Brothers
The Perez Brothers
Own It Now Realty
(657) 312-4642
101 Total Sales
1 in Lyon Street
$362,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- Public
- K to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Mabury Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Cabrillo Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Chepa's Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Madison Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Mabury Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Saddleback View Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lyon Street | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
346
Median Year Built
1965
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,361
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,404
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
948
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
670
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 210 - 12:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,650 - $4,936 per month
- Park on First
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 576+ Sq Ft
- 100 S Zoo Ln
- Santa Ana, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,552
Median Age
29
Population Density
30 ppl/acre
Population under 18
34.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,382
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,724
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
54.4%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
5.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
% Population in Labor Force
74.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42
/ 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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A convenient urban neighborhood next to the Santa Ana Zoo and plenty of retail
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Comfortable Orange County Suburb close to both mountains and cities
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Madison Park
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French Park
This historic Santa Ana neighborhood is home to many registered historic houses
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