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Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo

Located in Orange County

$1,127,819 Average Value
$687 Average Price per Sq Ft
66 Homes For Sale

For many the town of Aliso Viejo epitomizes the Southern California suburban experience. Situated in southern Orange County, Aliso Viejo is under 10 miles from the beach, 11 miles from hiking and camping at Crystal Cove State Park, and features several large parks, a popular shopping center and highly rated public schools. Its residential neighborhoods are composed of spacious modern homes, built in contemporary or Spanish Colonial styles, along with similarly designed duplexes and condos. As with most SoCal communities developed in the 1980s and 1990s, yards in the area tend to be smaller. The parks in the neighborhood, however, provide ample space for outdoor enthusiasts. And while there are a number of gated communities in the town, all the parks allow public access.
All public schools in the area are part of the Capistrano Unified School District and have all been recognized as California Distinguished Schools. Aliso Niguel High School, in particular, is known for its academics and has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. It’s also home to the Aliso Niguel Theatre Company, which allows students to get real theatre experience while still in high school.
Aliso Viejo is also home to Soka University of America, a small liberal arts school that boasts one of the highest endowment per student ratios in the nation.

As with many cities in Orange County, Aliso’s community life revolves around its retail district. Regal Edwards movie theater features a 3D Imax screen. After the movie you can go to Stadium Brew Co., one of the most popular nightlife spots in town. There aren’t many boutiques at Aliso Viejo Town Center, but its big-box stores, which include PetSmart and TJ Maxx, should fulfill most everyday needs. But if they don’t, Walmart and Costco are about 2 miles east in neighboring Laguna Nigel. The town center is also home to the town’s two grocers: Ralphs and Trader Joe’s.
Restaurants in Aliso Viejo generally match the town’s suburban vibe, which is to say there are scores of casual dining and family-oriented dining options. There are also several popular seafood restaurants. The highly regarded OPAH Seafood grill offers everything from fried fish to more elaborate dishes such as Cioppino, an Italian-style stew that takes two days to prepare. Sushi Kizuna, a more recent addition to the local restaurant scene, is already winning over local hearts with its rolls and sashimi.
The city is home to a plethora of well-maintained small to medium-size parks, many of which are set on top of the area’s rolling hills, offering scenic views. Along the west edge of the city, there are also extensive walking and hiking trails in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. These trails can provide dedicated hikers hours of entertainment and can even be followed into nearby Crystal Cove State Park, which offers ocean views.

Aliso Viejo is emphatically a suburb and, as such, its raison d'être doesn’t really involve entertainment or nightlife. There are, however, a few exceptions within the city limits. Neighborhood kids have been learning to skate at the Aliso Viejo Ice Palace since the ’90s, while parents can join its adult hockey league.
Soka University of America brings in several performers each year to its concert hall. As a tribute to its largely international student body, it also hosts SokaFest — formerly the Soka University International Festival — each year, featuring international music and dance performances, food trucks and kids' activities such as face painting and inflatable slides.

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Schools

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Aliso Viejo Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$925,000
Median Sale Price
$920,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,469,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$897,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$745,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
704
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$687

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
66
Months of Supply
1.10

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Jul 19
    1 - 4pm

    4 Mosaic, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

    $790,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,205 Sq Ft
    • 4 Mosaic

    Experience Unmatched Luxury in the Prestigious Gated Orleans Community of Aliso Viejo. Step into elevated living with this exquisitely remodeled, turnkey carriage-style condominium. Upon entering the front door, you’ll notice the stunning tile flooring that continues throughout the home. One upstairs, you will see the bright, open floor plan and immediately be captivated by the expansive living

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    Denise Mellor
    First Team Real Estate
    (714) 364-8292
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  • Saturday, Jul 19
    1 - 4pm

    30 Key Largo, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

    $1,200,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,422 Sq Ft
    • 30 Key Largo
    • New 1 day ago

    Welcome home to 30 Key Largo, a beautiful single family home with an awesome view in the Key West neighborhood of Aliso Viejo. This is the former model home for the plan A. At the front of the home is a quaint front porch, a perfect place to relax with morning coffee. The interior is an open concept floor plan with cathedral ceilings, multiple windows, and loads of natural light. Fresh paint

    Janet Thompson First Team Real Estate

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  • Saturday, Jul 19
    12 - 4pm

    7 Plateau, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

    $1,299,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,500 Sq Ft
    • 7 Plateau
    • New 1 day ago

    Welcome home! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with an oversized corner lot in the popular Promenade neighborhood, this beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers an open and functional floor plan within a fantastic community!Step inside to discover gorgeous luxury vinyl flooring and soaring high ceilings and an abundance of windows that flood the home with natural light, creating a bright and

    Bryan Suarez Anvil Real Estate

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Homes for Sale

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
50,045
Median Age
40
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.5%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$127,407
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$148,266

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.9%
College Graduates
56.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.4%
% Population in Labor Force
77.3%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

38 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®®

86 / 100
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