Lower Peters Canyon is an expansive suburban community in the northernmost corner of Irvine. The area was part of a Spanish Land Grant bought by O.C. real estate developer James Irvine in the late 19th century. Peters Canyon was the site of an extensive golf course, a reservoir for the Irvine Ranch and a U.S. Army training area known as “Camp Commander” during the Second World War. Though there have been recent residential developments, Irvine has maintained a status as an "Arbor Day Tree USA City,” and leafy sycamore and willow trees line the landscape of Lowe Peters Canyon, providing shade to residents as they walk along the community’s avenues and cul-de-sacs.
Lower Peters Canyon
Neighborhood in Irvine, California
Orange County 92602
Homes in Lower Peters Canyon
Lower Peters Canyon is one of the newer neighborhoods in Irvine, as many of the area’s homes were built in the last 30 years. Homes feature materials such as stucco, adobe or stone form a smooth exterior mixed with soft arches, colorful tile accents in Spanish or Mediterranean styles. Most homes in the neighborhood range from $1.2 to $2.5 million and offer 1,900 to 4,850 square feet of interior space. Townhouses are around $1 million, while condominiums range from $800,000 to under $1.5 million.
Tustin Unified School District
Area students may attend Hicks Canyon Elementary School and Orchard Hills Middle School, both of which have an A Niche rating. Arnold O. Beckman High School scores an A-plus and has been repeatedly awarded the status of a California Distinguished School for exceptional academic achievement.
Outdoor opportunities around Lower Peters Canyon
David Sills Lower Peters Canyon Park and Hicks Canyon Community Park offer ball fields for residents to enjoy the outdoors and play sports games, while Homestead Park has tennis courts. Locals may also head to Forest Glen Pool for swimming, and golfers can book tee times at Tustin Ranch Golf Club. Area trails include West Irvine Trail and Peters Canyon Trail.
Shopping centers and malls around Irvine
Home to the neighborhood, Northpark Plaza has H Mart and popular restaurants such as Chai Lan. The Market Place sits adjacent to the community and has over 100 stores and restaurants, including Target, Best Buy and T.J. Maxx. The District at Tustin Legacy, which is about 5 miles away, has approximately 90 big-box retailers and businesses such as Whole Foods Market, Costco and In-N-Out Burger. Additional shopping destinations include South Coast Plaza, Irvine Spectrum Center and Fashion Island.
Events and attractions in Irvine
For family outings, residents may go to Disneyland Park or nearby museums such as Pretend City Children's Museum. Community events and local festivals include the Irvine Global Village Festival, the Fiesta Latina en Irvine and the annual Mid-Autumn Festival.
Navigating Irvine and beyond
Anaheim is approximately 12 miles north via Interstate 5, while Long Beach is about 28 miles to the west through Interstate 45. John Wayne Airport and the University of California, Irvine, are about 8 miles away, and Hoag Hospital – Irvine is about 7 miles north of the neighborhood.



Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dustin Wise
Keller Williams Pacific Estate
(657) 319-3568
107 Total Sales
1 in Lower Peters Canyon
$582,900 Price
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Rob Brandon
Keller Williams Realty Irvine
(949) 751-1335
60 Total Sales
1 in Lower Peters Canyon
$2,250,000 Price
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Joele Romeo
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(949) 868-7687
86 Total Sales
1 in Lower Peters Canyon
$1,635,000 Price
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Betty Huang
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(213) 471-7492
18 Total Sales
1 in Lower Peters Canyon
$780,000 Price
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Sanaz Parvinmehr
Responds QuicklyHomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
(747) 204-1055
42 Total Sales
1 in Lower Peters Canyon
$1,310,000 Price
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Ali Ghandour
Responds QuicklyCirca Properties, Inc.
(562) 414-6259
27 Total Sales
1 in Lower Peters Canyon
$1,550,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lower Peters Canyon | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine over the last 12 months is $1,746,794, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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