Little Saigon is a culturally vibrant community, shaped by a significant influx of Vietnamese refugees starting in the 1970s. Today, it remains one of the nation's best for authentic Vietnamese food and cultural experiences. The residential streets evoke quintessential Orange County suburbia as you walk along tidy sidewalks past well-maintained yards. Landscaping, greenery and flowers add to the ambiance.
Homebuyers can choose from a range of home sizes, styles and price points in Little Saigon, but usually they need to act fast. “If it's on a good street, over 100 people might come to the open house," says Tommy Du, Realtor, broker and owner of Tommy Du Realty & Mortgage. He points out that offers come in as soon as a house goes on the market. Even with a trend toward higher prices, most homes sell in about a week, according to Du: "A lot of people pay cash because it's a very hot market." The majority of single-family homes here date to the midcentury and include ranch-style homes, traditionals and those with Spanish elements like archways and tile roofs. Prices for these range from about $725,000 to $1.25 million, depending on the size and upgrades. A limited number of homes built in recent decades typically offer four to five bedrooms and attached multicar garages. They're priced slightly higher than their vintage counterparts — from around $800,000 to $1.6 million. Some of these are in gated communities with homeowner's associations.
Townhouses and condos are also available, priced from about $500,000 to $800,000. Homebuyers who have downsized or want to stay economical might opt for a manufactured home. They start at about $90,000 for a modest two-bedroom and go as high as $180,000 for larger models.
The corridor along Bolsa Avenue is brimming with shops and restaurants. Lee's Sandwiches, a regional chain, offers banh mi options like barbecue pork or sardines and standard sandwiches on croissants or baguettes. The company's coffee spot is right next door. Locals can stop by the Asian Village shopping center and Asian Garden Mall for bakeries, noodle shops, juice bars, and many boutique shops.
The annual Flower Festival is held at the Asian Garden Mall. It features abundant fresh flowers, plants, and other items customary for the Lunar New Year or T?t. At the end of the Flower Festival, the T?t Parade brings festival floats, music and performers. In the summertime, the mall holds a weekend Night Market with food vendors and specialty goods.
There are multiple elementary schools, often within walking distance for local families. John Murdy Elementary is a National Blue Ribbon School with an A-minus from Niche. Murdy offers a Vietnamese dual immersion program. James Irvine Intermediate also earned an A-minus from Niche, which lists it among the top 400 best public middle schools in the state. And La Quinta High is a Niche Standout High School with an A grade.
Residents can visit one of the neighborhood parks for a relaxing walk or other outdoor recreation. Bowling Green Park features a sand-base playground, covered picnic tables and a basketball court. The community is also close to Garden Grove, Seal Beach and Huntington Beach.
Little Saigon residents have close access to roadways like Interstate 405 and state routes 22 and 39. These highways offer access to Southern California's top leisure and entertainment destinations, including Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm.
Nancy Nguyen
Wynn Real Estate, Inc.
(657) 238-1139
24 Total Sales
1 in Little Saigon
$1,050,000 Price
Harold Betts
The RECollective
(562) 583-2003
107 Total Sales
1 in Little Saigon
$467,000 Price
David George
Compass
(657) 315-1617
130 Total Sales
1 in Little Saigon
$410,000 Price
Liz Gonzalez
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
(562) 352-2867
56 Total Sales
1 in Little Saigon
$920,000 Price
Kevin Stead
Lucid Realty Corporation
(714) 942-4082
18 Total Sales
1 in Little Saigon
$765,000 Price
Dinorah Carmenate
Properties By Dinorah
(657) 425-0747
49 Total Sales
1 in Little Saigon
$870,000 Price
On average, homes in Little Saigon, Westminster sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Little Saigon, Westminster over the last 12 months is $1,012,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Affordable homes and easy suburban living in western Santa Ana
Extensive housing options close to popular Vietnamese shops and restaurants
A Garden Grove neighborhood with a Seoul-ful twist
Located near top schools, a large park and diverse dining
Suburban serenity in the heart of Orange County
A highly walkable area with multiple big-box centers, a mall and many condos