$879,032Average Value$688Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
A Santa Ana neighborhood with a central location
From Zoo Lane, locals can walk from their homes in Saddleback View to the Santa Ana Zoo. Not just for fans of wild animals, the Saddleback View neighborhood is convenient in other ways too. “In terms of location, it's very good because it’s walking distance to downtown, the original train station and the zoo,” says Realtor Desi Reyes who works with First Team Real Estate and has nearly four decades of experience in the area. The neighborhood offers easy commutes to the historic downtown district and much farther cities by train, courtesy of the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center. It’s also bordered by bustling shopping and restaurants on its western and southern edges.
Saddleback View in Santa Ana blends a relaxed residential feel with urban conveniences nearby.
Saddleback View boasts elegant ranch-style homes with stunning architecture.
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Retail on East First Street and beyond
There are many stores and restaurants along East First Street, the neighborhood’s southern edge. Bari Pasta & Pizza serves Italian dishes like calzones and lasagna in a no-frills, casual eatery. At Mariscos Puerto Nuevo, locals can order Mexican staples including tacos in a bright orange interior. Food Land Liquor & Groceries is the closest convenience store, but for a large supermarket, residents need to go downtown. The historic district has a Food 4 Less store as well as endless shopping and diverse restaurants.
Local convenience stores in Saddleback View offer quick and easy access to everyday essentials.
Bari Pasta and Pizza offers authentic flavors with its fresh pasta and mouth-watering pizzas.
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Craftsman and midcentury architecture in Saddleback View
Saddleback View is an urban neighborhood with thoroughfares on its southern and western edges, both with plenty of businesses. The central part of the neighborhood is residential, with many streets shaded by camphor and jacaranda trees. Some of the yards are landscaped with agave plants and palm trees. “It’s a first-time buyer neighborhood for single-family detached homes. We have a variety of vintage homes built in the 1910s and in the 20s as well as midcentury homes,” Reyes says. Many of the homes have detached garages, and there’s street parking too. Craftsman bungalows range from $800,000 to $850,000, while midcentury ranch-style homes range from $750,000 to $950,000.
Experience the cozy comfort of Craftsman-style homes in Saddleback View.
Craftsman cottage homes in Saddleback View blend timeless charm with urban living.
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The Santa Ana Zoo and more attractions
The Santa Ana Zoo is adjacent to Saddleback View, allowing for easy trips to one of the biggest attractions in the city. The zoo features over 350 animals as well as amusement park rides like a carousel, a Ferris wheel and a train ride. Located 2 miles northwest, the Bowers Museum is a Mission Revival structure with a permanent collection and changing exhibits like Asian Comics and Gemstone Carvings. The museum also has events like bonsai displays and DIY art projects.
Santa Ana Zoo, near Saddleback View, offers an exciting wildlife experience for all ages.
Explore world-class exhibitions and cultural treasures at the renowned Bowers Museum.
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Santa Ana public schools
Roosevelt-Walker Academy serves kindergarten through fifth grade and has a C rating on Niche. With sixth through eighth grades, Sierra Preparatory Academy also has a C. Century High School earns a B-minus and offers activities like a book club and a Polynesian Dance Team. With a B-plus, Scholarship Prep School Orange County is a charter school option that serves kindergarten through eighth grade.
Century High School challenges and encourages children to learn.
Students are the highest priority at Roosevelt-Walker Academy
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Saddleback View Park and more recreation
Right in the neighborhood, Saddleback View Park has a playground and a picnic pavilion. It also has a walking path with a couple of benches for resting along the way. Cabrillo Park is located half a mile east of Saddleback View. It’s more sports-oriented, with a ballfield, tennis courts and basketball courts. It also has a playground and a fitness court — an outdoor area with exercise equipment. At Mabury Park, just north of Cabrillo Park, locals can have parties in the picnic pavilion next to barbecue pits or take a stroll on paths lined with evergreen trees.
Portola Parks has many parks including Cabrillo Park which has a great basketball court.
Saddleback View Park is a good family park.
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A mile from downtown Santa Ana
Saddleback View is adjacent to Interstate 5, which connects to the rest of Orange County and Los Angeles. The neighborhood is only a mile east of downtown Santa Ana, which allows for walkable commutes and convenient bus rides. It's also a mile southeast of the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, a Mission Revival building with Metrolink and Amtrak train lines. There are multiple Orange County Transportation Authority bus stops along East First Street and North Grand Avenue. For a nearby hospital, residents can go to Orange County Global Medical Center, located 2 miles east of the neighborhood. The closest major airport, John Wayne Airport, is 5 miles south of Saddleback View.
Downtown Santa Ana is a cultural hub, full of vibrant murals, and historic architecture.
Convenient public transportation makes Saddleback View easily accessible.
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Parks in this Area
Cabrillo Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Saddleback View Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
John Wayne/Orange County
10 min drive
Bus
Grand-Ent Orange County
Bus
grand-1st
Bus
1St-Lyon
Bus
grand-4th
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Saddleback View
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Saddleback View Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Saddleback View, Santa Ana sell after 99 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Saddleback View, Santa Ana over the last 12 months is $880,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
First time on the market in over 40 years, this gated, well-maintained multifamily property offers a rare opportunity for investors seeking both stability and upside. With a unit mix comprised primarily of studios plus one 2-bedroom unit, the property lays out well with ample outdoor space and plenty of parking. The building’s secure gated access and location in a quiet residential neighborhood
Antonio Chavez BorrelliSkyline Commercial Real Estate
Amazing potential for multi-generational living or amazing income rentals. First time on the market in many years, this lot features TWO homes that have been completely remodeled PLUS a graded flat lot that has potential for an ADU and/or Jr ADU on property. Could even be an income storage area or large garage or entertainment area! Currently, there is Approximately 1800 square foot of living
Nice 3-ple in great condition, well taken care of complex. The front house is a freestanding 1500 sqft 3 beds 2 baths home with a front and back yard. At the back of the lot there are two beds, one bath up and down apartments. The units were just completely re-roofed. There are long time tenants occupying now. Units are very easy to the rent, the rents are low and there is an opportunity to
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,548
Median Age
35
Population under 18
27.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,455
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,239
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
57.7%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.1%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47/ 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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