Centennial Park Houses for Sale

Centennial Park in southern Santa Ana, Orange County, features midcentury ranch-style homes with unique Spanish motifs and brightly-colored stucco. The neighborhood is known for its long-term residents and an influx of younger families updating older homes. Tall palm trees and small lot sizes with ample space for landscaping and patios characterize the area. Homes typically have short driveways leading to two-car garages, with additional street parking available. The neighborhood is bordered by the 70-acre Centennial Park, Santa Ana’s largest, which offers basketball courts, a stocked lake, a playground, and a skate park. The park is a hub for community events, including summer movies, a Fourth of July celebration, and the Mid-Autumn Festival featuring food vendors, fashion shows, and cultural performances. While the area is primarily residential with limited shopping and dining options, locals enjoy meals at Tacos Y Birria El Guero and Taqueria De Anda. A Stater Bros. Market provides convenient access to essentials. The neighborhood is quieter due to its distance from the highway, yet the highway is easily accessible for streamlined travel. Newport Beach is ten miles away. Public transportation is limited, with the Orange County bus system stopping at Centennial Park but not circulating through the neighborhood itself. The local schools, including Carl Harvey Elementary, Gerald P. Carr Intermediate, and Valley High School, have mixed ratings, with Valley High offering English language learning and after-school programs.