Rob Brandon
(949) 751-1335
60 Total Sales
2 in South Coast Metro
$630K - $652K Price Range
South Coast Metro
Comfort and convenience combine in South Coast Metro, a residential neighborhood in Santa Ana offering proximity to an array of schools, parks, shopping and dining. “The main draw is that it’s convenient to shopping and restaurants, which are all within walking distance, and it’s close to the freeway, so it’s very accessible,” says William Wiese, a Realtor with North American Properties who lived in the area for 35 years. “It attracts more older than younger homebuyers, but it’s a pretty good balance. There are enough children that it’s lively, but not so many that it’s noisy.”
Midcentury single-family housing is prominent along the streets of the neighborhood, where the average home price is a little more than $900,000. Multi-level additions of established homes stand out and offer additional square footage. The typical home features a private driveway, with many offering an attached garage and others offering spacious backyards with room for garages and amenities such as pools and guest houses. Custom landscaped yards dot the neighborhood, adding to its curb appeal. A collection of larger contemporary custom homes in a similar subdivision setting also can be found. Multi-family housing includes condominiums in the $400,000 to $700,000 range and manufactured homes at Plaza Village in the $200,000 range.
There are three public schools in the neighborhood. Younger students can attend Greenville Fundamental Elementary School and Jim Thorpe Fundamental Elementary. The latter is adjacent to the campus of Segerstrom High School, an A-rated school by Niche whose football field is a noticeable neighborhood landmark. Students in sixth through eighth grades can attend nearby McFadden Institute of Technology, which offers a variety of STEAM classes.
Residents have a pair of distinct recreational spaces at their disposal. Griset Park is a small tranquil green space featuring a multipurpose field located next to the Greenville Fundamental Elementary campus, while Thornton Park is a large green space that offers an array of options. The 33-acre complex is home to a lake, where popular activities include fishing and feeding the many geese that live there. Ballfields anchor the park’s athletic amenities, which also include basketball courts, walking paths, a colorful fitness court and a handicap-accessible playground.
The neighborhood is located at the southern edge of Santa Ana on the border with Costa Mesa. As such, it is surrounded by stores and restaurants. The Bristol Street corridor, just east of the neighborhood, features several shopping centers. Bristol Plaza is a walkable open-air mall where residents can shop at Trader Joe’s and enjoy comfort food favorites at Black Bear Diner. Target, Aldi and I Heart Pancakes offer alternative retail and dining nearby. A little more than a mile south of the neighborhood along Bristol Street is South Coast Plaza, a collection of luxury stores that makes up one of the largest shopping centers on the West Coast. At its pre-COVID height, South Coast Plaza’s 275 retailers created more than $1.5 billion in annual sales, tops in the United States.
Additionally convenient is the neighborhood’s location in proximity to the region’s freeways. Interstate 405, also known as the San Diego Freeway, intersects with both the Corona Del Mar Freeway and the Costa Mesa Freeway on either side of South Coast Plaza, providing easy access to work commutes and travel throughout greater Orange County.
All the elements of modern life are at your fingertips in South Coast Metro.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rob Brandon
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Kevin Stead
Kevin Stead
Lucid Realty Corporation
(714) 942-4082
18 Total Sales
1 in South Coast Metro
$835,000 Price
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Dinorah Carmenate
Dinorah Carmenate
Properties By Dinorah
(657) 425-0747
53 Total Sales
2 in South Coast Metro
$448K - $670K Price Range
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Rhonda Scott
Rhonda Scott
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(424) 239-2587
19 Total Sales
1 in South Coast Metro
$400,000 Price
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Andro Chavez
Andro Chavez
Re/Pro Realty
(657) 366-5303
143 Total Sales
12 in South Coast Metro
$315K - $1.2M Price Range
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Paul Daftarian
Paul Daftarian
Luxe Real Estate
(657) 385-8384
249 Total Sales
1 in South Coast Metro
$2,260,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Griset Park
- Soccer
- Multi-Purpose Field
Wimbledon Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
Bomo Koral Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Carl Thornton Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Lake
Wakeham Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Segerstrom Triangle Park
- Trails
Transit
South Coast Metro Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Coast Metro, Santa Ana sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Coast Metro, Santa Ana over the last 12 months is $321,500, down 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$405,000
Median Sale Price
$321,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$405,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$429,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$650,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-29%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$340
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,848
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,759
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,104
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
954
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
674
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 91pm - 4am
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Saturday, Aug 911am - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,550 - $3,510 per month
- Aspen Village
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 765+ Sq Ft
- 3600 Aspen Village Way
- Santa Ana, CA
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$2,410 - $3,660 per month
- The Aspens South Coast
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 712+ Sq Ft
- 1601 W Macarthur Blvd
- Santa Ana, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,909
Median Age
39
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$100,990
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,053
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.4%
Advanced Degrees
13.9%
% Population in Labor Force
77.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40
/ 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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