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New Horizons

New Horizons

Urban Core Neighborhood in Santa Ana, California

Orange County 92704
$852,526 Average Value
$320 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

With its ranch-style houses and blooming gardens shielded behind wrought iron fences, New Horizons is the epitome of what people think when they hear suburban southern California.

This small, rectangular neighborhood, located just a few blocks east of the bed of the Santa Ana River, has wide, paved streets, sidewalks and big shady trees trying their best to keep the sun at bay. It’s where you’ll see houses that are generally one story, some Craftsman houses and some Spanish-style homes, right around the corner from one of the city’s most inviting parks.

In the grand scheme of Orange County, Santa Ana has always been considered one of the most affordable places to live, says Hani Jazayrli, Realtor with eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles. But even so, the median home price in the city is around $1 million.

“It’s extremely limited inventory, like the rest of Orange County,” Jazayrli says.

In New Horizons, houses can cost anywhere from around $500,000 to north of $1 million. Some single-story homes here are built with both stucco and stone. There are some two-story houses here, including Spanish-style homes with big gardens and iron gates. Many of the homes have gardens with big flower bushes in pink, purple and red. Buy a house here on a lot with some palm trees and you’ll be living out your wildest southern California dreams.

Just outside of New Horizons is Centennial Park, a 70-acre community gathering space that borders the Santa Ana River bed. There’s tons to do at Centennial Park, including walking along the exercise trail, playing baseball, soccer, basketball or football, having a picnic or skating at the skate park. There’s also a playground for the kids, and a massive, beautiful lake. When you just want to relax, you can walk to a seating area, sit on a bench and watch as the ducks swim by.

New Horizons is mostly residential, but there are also a handful of places where you can get some yummy food. At El Comedor Cocina Mexicana, you can feast on huevos rancheros, quesadillas and burritos. Choose between dozens of roll combinations at Yo! Sushi Kitchen and Teriyaki. And there’s always the chance that you’ll come across a food truck, including Mexican eateries serving $1 tacos.

Children in New Horizons can enroll in the Santa Ana Unified School District, which has about 42,000 students and a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. School assignments vary based on home address. Some kids in New Horizons are placed at Diamond Elementary School, Carr Intermediate School and Valley High School. Carr Intermediate School, where the mascot is the Mighty Astros, is an engaged school community where kids participate in sports like cross country and clubs like history club and DJ club.

New Horizons is located just a few miles away from the 55, 5 and 405 freeways. Anaheim is located 10 miles north of the neighborhood, Irvine is 8 miles southeast and downtown Los Angeles is 39 miles northwest. With its floral bushes, iron fencing and classic California single-story homes, New Horizons could very well be the neighborhood of your dreams.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John Wayne/Orange County

10 min drive

Bus

Edinger-Center

Bus

Center-Edinger

Bus

Edinger-Raitt

Bus

Center-Wilshire

Bus

Center-Mcfadden

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime New Horizons US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 10 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

New Horizons Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$450,000
Median Sale Price
$539,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$418,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$710,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
77%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$320

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
571
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,108
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,281
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Open Houses

  • Thursday, Jul 31
    12 - 4pm

    1113 S Golden Ave W, Santa Ana, CA 92704

    $867,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 989 Sq Ft
    • 1113 S Golden Ave W
    • New 1 day ago

    Charming and fully upgraded single-family home in the heart of Santa Ana with a large gated lot and endless potential. This beautifully maintained home features a remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, modern cabinets, and quartz countertops. The bathroom is tastefully updated with new tile, fixtures, and finishes. Each room includes its own energy-efficient mini-split AC system for

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
4,221
Median Age
34
Population Density
28 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$76,652
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,692

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
43.1%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.5%
% Population in Labor Force
72.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

44 / 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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