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Valley Adams

Valley Adams

$906,734 Average Value
$639 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Valley Adams offers convenient living in Santa Ana

Close to Irvine and Costa Mesa and just a few miles from Downtown Santa Ana , Valley Adams is a quintessential suburban neighborhood that offers affordable homes, quiet streets and easy access to surrounding communities in Santa Ana and other parts of Orange County.

Larger homes like this clay-roofed one are also found in Valley Adams neighborhoods.
Larger homes like this clay-roofed one are also found in Valley Adams neighborhoods.
The Fitness Court at Carl Thornton Park in Valley Adams is ideal for outdoor workouts.
The Fitness Court at Carl Thornton Park in Valley Adams is ideal for outdoor workouts.
Valley Adams offers a variety of homes, seen clearly from this elevated vantage point.
Valley Adams offers a variety of homes, seen clearly from this elevated vantage point.
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Classic ranch-style properties with modest yards dot Valley Adams

Newcomers to Valley Adams will find the neighborhood streets lined with ranch-style homes built in the late 1950s, with low-pitched roofs and stucco facades. Big front-facing windows let in lots of sunshine, and many homes feature two-car garages. Lot sizes can run small, but plenty of room remains for landscaped front yards and backyards with pools or patios. Sidewalks are abundant and dotted with tall trees, offering the perfect place for an afternoon stroll or walking to the schools in the neighborhood. Prices range from $530,000 for 1,100 square feet to $860,000 for 1,600 square feet. Townhouses are around $500,000 for 1,200 square feet.

Fenced ranch-style homes like these are a familiar sight throughout Valley Adams.
Fenced ranch-style homes like these are a familiar sight throughout Valley Adams.
Ranch-style homes like these are a staple of the Valley Adams residential landscape.
Ranch-style homes like these are a staple of the Valley Adams residential landscape.
Ranch-style homes are a defining feature of the residential streets in Valley Adams.
Ranch-style homes are a defining feature of the residential streets in Valley Adams.
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Students are served by Santa Ana Unified School District

Children attending public school may begin their education at Adams Elementary, then move on to Carr Intermediate and Valley High, all part of the Santa Ana Unified School District. Valley High serves approximately 2,200 students from ninth through twelfth grade and offers learning academies in specific areas of study like the arts, new media, engineering and healthcare. Within its arts program, it offers the only ceramics program in the entire school district.

The school office at Adams Elementary in Valley Adams supports students and parents.
The school office at Adams Elementary in Valley Adams supports students and parents.
Carr Intermediate School in Valley Adams features a welcoming entrance for students.
Carr Intermediate School in Valley Adams features a welcoming entrance for students.
Valley High School in Valley Adams includes a swimming pool for student athletics.
Valley High School in Valley Adams includes a swimming pool for student athletics.
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Neighborhood park offers many sports and recreation options

Locals often head to Adams Park when they’re looking to get outside in the sunshine. This nearly-six-acre park offers amenities like basketball courts and a baseball diamond for the local Little League team. There's also a large playground for the kids, complete with a tot lot and sprawling green space dotted by tall trees, perfect for play or relaxing.

Walking paths in Valley Adams parks offer quiet escapes for neighborhood residents.
Walking paths in Valley Adams parks offer quiet escapes for neighborhood residents.
Valley Adams parks are filled with families enjoying playtime and sunny afternoons together.
Valley Adams parks are filled with families enjoying playtime and sunny afternoons together.
Adams Park in Valley Adams welcomes visitors with a well-marked entrance and open space.
Adams Park in Valley Adams welcomes visitors with a well-marked entrance and open space.
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Shopping and dining in downtown Santa Ana and South Coast Plaza

Head to Bristol Warner Marketplace for daily essentials. Residents can pick up groceries at Food4Less and visit any of the services there, like the dentist, laundromat and hair salons. Ono Hawaiian BBQ has dishes like chicken katsu, kalua pork and teriyaki chicken. For more shopping and dining, head to Santa Ana’s historic downtown area, just three and a half miles away. People can grab dinner at El Mercado for their modern Mexican dishes and inventive cocktails and then see an independent film at Frida Cinema. Nearby in Costa Mesa, South Coast Plaza is a popular shopping mall with 275 well-known retailers and both casual and fine dining options.

Valley Adams residents shop for groceries at Food4Less for everyday essentials.
Valley Adams residents shop for groceries at Food4Less for everyday essentials.
Valley Adams residents shop at Bristol Warner Marketplace for food, fashion, and more.
Valley Adams residents shop at Bristol Warner Marketplace for food, fashion, and more.
Ono Hawaiian BBQ in Valley Adams serves up tasty island-style meals at Bristol Warner Marketplace.
Ono Hawaiian BBQ in Valley Adams serves up tasty island-style meals at Bristol Warner Marketplace.
Taqueria Jalapeño in Valley Adams offers tasty food at budget-friendly prices.
Taqueria Jalapeño in Valley Adams offers tasty food at budget-friendly prices.
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Major highways provide easy access to Orange County communities

Residents have easy access to I-405 and SR-22, located just outside the neighborhood. Commuters can head north to Anaheim, and south to Irvine. Valley Adams is less than seven miles from John Wayne Airport, which offers flights throughout the United States. Canada and Mexico.

John Wayne Airport is less than seven miles from Valley Adams, ideal for frequent flyers.
John Wayne Airport is less than seven miles from Valley Adams, ideal for frequent flyers.
Valley Adams commuters often head to Anaheim for weekend getaways and family-friendly attractions.
Valley Adams commuters often head to Anaheim for weekend getaways and family-friendly attractions.
Irvine is close to Valley Adams, making it a popular spot for commuters and families alike.
Irvine is close to Valley Adams, making it a popular spot for commuters and families alike.
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Schools

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Transit

Airport

John Wayne/Orange County

8 min drive

Bus

Warner-Raitt

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Warner-Center

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Warner-Rene

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Bristol-Warner

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Greenville-Glenwood

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Edinger-Greenville

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Warner-Bristol

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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Valley Adams Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$879,900
Median Sale Price
$865,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$887,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$415,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$639

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,364
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,357
Significantly below the national average
1,928
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
917
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

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
7,599
Median Age
36
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$103,416
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$132,231

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
57.3%
Significantly below the national average
89%
College Graduates
18.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.1%
% Population in Labor Force
67.4%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

40 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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