Why Live in Portola Hills
Portola Hills, located in Trabuco Canyon, is a neighborhood surrounded by the expansive Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, offering residents direct access to 2,500 acres of natural beauty with 17 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The park features oak groves, rolling hills, and the notable Red Rock Canyon. Concourse Park in the northern part of the community includes a playground, picnic pavilion, basketball court, and a walking path that connects to the wilderness park trails. Adjacent to the park, the Portola Hills Clubhouse offers amenities such as an outdoor pool, hot tub, and tennis courts. While the neighborhood lacks retail options, it is only a few miles from Foothill Ranch Towne Center, which hosts stores like Walmart and Target, and a variety of dining options including MAMON and Caspian Mediterranean Kitchen. Portola Hills Elementary, Serrano Intermediate School, and El Toro High School are highly rated, with the high school offering an AP capstone program. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with Irvine’s city center about 10 miles away and downtown Los Angeles approximately 50 miles away. The closest hospital is 10 miles away, and John Wayne Airport is 20 miles to the west. Portola Hills is safer than the national average, with a CAP Index Crime Score of 1. The area features Mediterranean-style homes, with condos and single-family homes offering mountain and valley views, often with pools and large landscaped yards.
Home Trends in Portola Hills, CA
On average, homes in Portola Hills, Trabuco Canyon sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Portola Hills, Trabuco Canyon over the last 12 months is $875,000, up 72% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$875,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$449,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,260,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,260,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$750,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$473
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
68
Median List Price
$595,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
72%