Why Live in Casta del Sol
Casta del Sol in Mission Viejo is a gated community known for its recreational amenities and Mediterranean ranch-style homes. The neighborhood features large recreation centers with pickleball courts, a fitness center, an Olympic-size pool, spas, tennis courts, and bocce ball courts. Residents can also enjoy gardening at Heritage Garden or playing golf at the nearby Oso Creek Golf Course, which offers views of the Santa Ana Mountains. The homes, built between the 1970s and 1980s, have tile roofs and stucco exteriors, and the landscaping includes agave plants and sculpted boxwood shrubs. Mission Viejo Village Center, located 2 miles south, provides shopping and dining options such as Delizie Ristorante and Harmony Tea Bar, as well as groceries at Trader Joe’s and bowling at Saddleback Lanes. The community is car-dependent, with Interstate 5 providing access to downtown Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and Orange. Public transit is available via Orange County Transportation Authority bus stops along Marguerite Parkway. Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo is 5 miles south, and John Wayne Airport is 15 miles west. Casta del Sol hosts over 50 activity groups and clubs, with events like a Super Bowl Party, Memorial Day BBQ, and Halloween Night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casta del Sol a good place to live?
Casta del Sol is a good place to live. Casta del Sol is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Casta del Sol is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.3 people per acre and a median age of 75. The average household income is $112,022 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 45.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Casta del Sol are home owners, with 16.5% of residents renting and 83.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Casta del Sol can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Casta del Sol neighborhood guide.
Is Casta del Sol, CA a safe neighborhood?
Casta del Sol, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Casta del Sol?
The median home price in Casta del Sol is $949,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $189,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.23%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,660 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $200K a year to afford the median home price in Casta del Sol. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Casta del Sol is $112K.
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Home Trends in Casta del Sol, CA
On average, homes in Casta del Sol, Mission Viejo sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Casta del Sol, Mission Viejo over the last 12 months is $918,375, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$918,375
Median Single Family Sale Price
$922,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$642
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
143
Median List Price
$949,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%