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A calm Santa Ana neighborhood
Despite its name, Shadow Run is a neighborhood in sunny Santa Ana. It’s small and on the quiet side — mostly midcentury homes on walkable urban streets cut off from through traffic. Located just three miles from downtown Santa Ana and six miles from Costa Mesa, the centrally located haven offers close access to ample retail and entertainment when residents tire of their daily routines. There’s also shopping in the neighborhood itself, home to a strip mall with a grocery store. Despite being a neighborhood in a big city, Shadow Run has a calm, low-key vibe secluded from tourists and big events.
Shadow Run is only 3 miles away from downtown Santa Ana and a close commute to major cities.
Streets in Shadow Run are lined with mature trees of various species.
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Midcentury houses and newer condos
Shadow Run’s walkable streets often end in cul-de-sacs, which help cut down on traffic and noise. Many homes feature gates and fences for extra privacy as well as landscaped yards with palm trees and shrubs. Homes in the neighborhood mostly have midcentury architecture, the majority being ranch-style houses, some with stucco facades and tile roofs for a Mediterranean feel. “People move there because usually it’s affordable or they have family nearby,” says Realtor Noemi Romero, who works with RS Prime Properties and has over two decades of experience in the area. Ranch-style homes range from $850,000 to $1 million. In the western part of Shadow Run, the Santiago Springs Community has condos with prices ranging from $300,000 to $600,000. Amenities include a gated entrance, a community pool and patios or balconies, which appeal to many. “The condo went fast on the market. It tends to be a desirable area,” says Realtor Micaela Solis who works with Berkshire Hathaway and has over five years of experience in the area.
Some homes in Shadow Run have private decorative gates and fences around their homes.
These single-story open floorplan homes can be found dotting the Shadow Run streets.
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A 3-mile drive to downtown
For commutes, Shadow Run is only 3 miles away from downtown Santa Ana, allowing for a ten-minute drive to the city center via Edinger Avenue. “It’s conveniently located in the heart of Orange County, central to all the freeways,” Romero says. The area is between Huntington Beach, Anaheim and Irvine. The commute to Anaheim is about 10 miles away via Interstate 5. The drive may be half an hour or longer during rush hour. If residents don’t feel like driving, there are multiple Orange County Transportation Authority bus stops. For a nearby medical center, residents can go to South Coast Global Medical Center, about a mile from the neighborhood. The closest major airport is John Wayne Airport, a 6-mile drive away.
The city of Santa Ana ranks 4th when it comes to how densely it’s populated.
The trail stretches 30 miles from Huntington Beach along the Santa Ana River up to Orange.
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The local shopping center
"There’s a lot of shopping nearby,” Romero says. At the neighborhood strip mall, there's a Smart & Final Extra for groceries, a Last Chance Store for discounted items and La Tapatía Meat Market for fresh cuts of select meats. Among the restaurants, Taqueria Los Arcos serves authentic Mexican cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere decorated with colorful paintings. At California's Teriyaki Grill, people can order rice bowls in a no-frills eatery or at the drive-thru. Right next door, residents can stroll over to Iglesia Universal for Sunday morning church.
The Last Chance Store buys truckloads of overstocked returns and sells back at great prices.
Residents in Shadow Run can get their groceries and fresh produce at Smart & Final.
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Two nearby parks
Memorial Park, east of the neighborhood, offers many sports courts, including basketball, handball, and baseball. At the community center onsite, people can work out at the gym or do laps in the pool. West of the neighborhood, Centennial Park sprawls on about 70 acres of land on the Santa Ana River. It has a playground, a skatepark and a walking path around a duck pond.
Handball was adapted in the British Isles during the 16th century and is a popular local sport.
The City of Santa Ana is a 27-square mile diverse city roughly 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
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Santa Ana public schools
Students in the area are served by the Santa Ana Unified School District, which earns a B-plus grade according to Niche. Carl Harvey Elementary School has a C-plus rating, while Gerald P. Carr Intermediate School has a C grade. With a B rating, Valley High School serves approximately 2,200 students and offers multiple learning academies such as engineering, culinary arts and new media as well as a dual enrollment law pathway in partnership with Santa Ana College. For students interested in the arts, the Arts Academy offers classes in dance, drawing and painting, music, theater and ceramics — the only ceramics program in the district. Those interested in private school can opt for Mater Dei High School, a Catholic school with an A-plus rating.
Carl Harvery Elementary serves the Santa Ana community.
Valley High School is a public school located in Santa Ana.
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Nearby city attractions
On the weekend, residents can venture to the area’s top attractions like The Observatory, an intimate concert venue where people can order food and drinks to enjoy with the music. There's also the Santa Ana Zoo, which has a petting zoo, a carousel and a train ride. About 10 miles west, people can head to Huntington Beach to surf, swim or exercise on the bike trail.
Many food vendors can be found along the Santa Ana streets selling authentic foods.
Santa Ana offers a unique blend of urban amenities and natural beauty.
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Parks in this Area
Adams Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Carl Thornton Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Lake
Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Windsor Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Trails
Centennial Regional Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Fishing
Jerome Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
John Wayne/Orange County
9 min drive
Shadow Run Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$285,000
Median Sale Price
$283,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$283,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$197
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
232
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1976
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,479
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
926
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
625
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
424
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,794
Median Age
36
Population Density
22 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,643
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,092
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
67.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
26.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.9%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69/ 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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