Why Live in Los Alamos Hills
Los Alamos Hills is known for its mountain views and proximity to the 40-acre Los Alamos Hills Sports Park. “The sports park is amazing. It’s huge, at least two or three football fields, plus multiple soccer and baseball fields,” says Shane Bernal, an associate broker with Exp Realty of California and a resident with over 20 years of experience. “But the main draw for families with children is the schools.” The Murrieta Valley Unified School District, earning an A on Niche, offers STEM programs, and residents are within walking distance of Rail Ranch Elementary School. The scenery of the Murrieta Hogbacks surrounds Los Alamos Hills. “I wouldn’t say it has a neighborhood feel—it’s very mixed. There are mobile homes next to newer houses and some older, worn homes,” says Tracy Bernal, a Realtor with Exp Realty of California who has lived in Murrieta her whole life. Mediterranean residences, built from the 1980s to the mid-2010s, range from $565,000 to $600,000 for 1,200 square feet. For larger, renovated properties on multi-acre lots, prices can climb from $800,000 to $1.6 million. On average, homes stay on the market for 38 days, and property taxes tend to run higher than the
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Alamos Hills a good place to live?
Los Alamos Hills is a good place to live. Los Alamos Hills is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Los Alamos Hills has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 33. The average household income is $153,406 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 33.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Los Alamos Hills are home owners, with 41.2% of residents renting and 58.8% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Los Alamos Hills, CA a safe neighborhood?
Los Alamos Hills, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Los Alamos Hills?
The median home price in Los Alamos Hills is $280,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $56,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,450 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $62K a year to afford the median home price in Los Alamos Hills. The average household income in Los Alamos Hills is $153K.
What are the best public schools in Los Alamos Hills?
The best public schools that serve Los Alamos Hills are:
What are the best private schools in Los Alamos Hills?
The best private schools that serve Los Alamos Hills are:
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Are home prices dropping in Los Alamos Hills?
Yes, home prices in Los Alamos Hills are down 30% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Los Alamos Hills, CA
On average, homes in Los Alamos Hills, Murrieta sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Los Alamos Hills, Murrieta over the last 12 months is $269,000, down 62% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$269,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$243,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$269,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$850,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$247
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Median List Price
$280,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-62%