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Goldenwest

Goldenwest

Neighborhood in Huntington Beach, California

Orange County 92647

$555,715 Average Value
$577 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Goldenwest is full of parks, shopping centers, and coastal convenience

At the northern end of Orange County, suburban Goldenwest blends an established midcentury neighborhood with a lively community college town. Home to Golden West College, "Goldenwest is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Huntington Beach," says Mitchell Galyean, Realtor with Seven Gables Real Estate, "with a mix of older single-family homes and newer rental apartments. It's full of community parks, popular shopping centers and some really good bars and restaurants, and conveniently set right on the 405." Named for Huntington Beach’s Goldenwest Street, here you're just 6 ½ miles from Downtown Huntington Beach and the Pacific. Between Westminster and Fountain Valley, you're 10 miles from Santa Ana and about 15 miles from Irvine.

Midcentury modern homes and various condo options

Along Goldenwest’s wide-open streets, narrow sidewalks and cul-de-sacs, you’ll commonly see midcentury modern homes — either ranch-style or two-story — that average $1.25 million; with up to four bedrooms, most have a two-car garage and a backyard patio on a roughly 6,000-square-foot lot. Yards are well manicured, tall streetlamps light your way, and large trees are rare. You’ll see your neighbors out walking their dogs or heading to local parks for a longer stroll. In the market for a smaller home? A 1,000-square-foot condo unit from the early 1970s averages $500,000 (plus a monthly HOA of about $400); while in the Sea Aira Estates community, which includes heated pools and a clubhouse, a three-bed, two-bath mobile home from the early '80s costs about $220,000. The local Golden West College offers no on-campus housing, so you’ll also see plenty of apartment complexes, with rents starting at $2,100 a month.

Community parks with activities for all ages

At the 16-acre Murdy Park and Community Center complex, you can play tennis, basketball or softball, or watch your favorite kids on the playground or small skate park. More adventurous skaters will enjoy the heck out of the 40,000-square-foot Vans “Off the Wall” Skatepark, which spans a full city block. The leafy, dog-friendly, 11-acre Irby Park includes grassy open lawns and tree-shaded walking paths; Carr Park offers a graceful duck pond; and just west is the 18-hole, par-70 and public Meadowlark Golf Course. If pickleball’s your game, you’ll be happy to find 24 community courts at Golden West College.

Outdoor malls with shops and eateries

You’ll do your local shopping and dining in well-stocked outdoor malls like Bella Terra and Old World Village. When you’re hungry, you can tuck into wood-fired tacos and fresh-made margaritas at Solita; linger over gourmet burgers, craft beers and top-shelf whiskey at Eureka!; or enjoy a traditional curry at Issara Thai Cuisine. With dim lighting and a retro midcentury vibe, Shanghai’d Room has karaoke and happy hour seven days/nights a week, or you can catch a movie at the Cinemark multiplex. Get your grocery shopping done at Whole Foods, Costco, Sprouts and more.

Ocean View and Huntington Beach Unified schools

Many local kids attend Ocean View district schools like Circle View Elementary, a National Blue Ribbon School rated 8/10 by Great Schools; and the 6/10-rated Spring View Middle, which prides itself on a strong PTSA. Students here may continue to Huntington Beach Unified schools like the 8/10-rated Marina High (go, Vikings!), with dynamic athletic and performing arts programs.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John Wayne/Orange County

15 min drive

Bus

Warner-Sculpin

Bus

Warner-Edwards

Bus

Warner-Golden West

Bus

Warner-Gothard

Bus

Golden West-Warner

Bus

Golden West-Norma

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Goldenwest US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 8 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$460,000
Median Townhouse Price
$2,072,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$560,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$445,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$577
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Months of Supply
2.70
Median List Price
$455,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-16%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
226
Median Year Built
1971
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
913
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
764

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
5,234
Median Age
35
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$74,398
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,984

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
84%
College Graduates
31.9%
Advanced Degrees
7.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.4%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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