Rhonda Scott
Responds Quickly
Coldwell Banker Realty
(424) 239-2587
19 Total Sales
1 in Nellie Gail
$1,010,000 Price
Nellie Gail
Suburban Neighborhood in Laguna Hills, California
Orange County 92653
Nellie Gail, also known as Nellie Gail Ranch, is an equestrian community of Laguna Hills that is comprised of 1,400 homes on about 1,400 acres. While Realtor Jim Bishop of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties notes that owning a horse certainly isn’t a requirement here, you’ll find that many of the area’s home sites are zoned for equines and are located on lots that back up to trails. “There are about 25 miles of trails in the area,” Bishop says.
The Nellie Gail community, which dates back to the 1970s, includes homes from several phases of development, constructed by a handful of builders. Some of the smallest homes, which are about 1,700 square feet, are the area’s original builds. “There are also quite a few in the 4,600- to 5,800-square-foot range,” Bishop says. You’ll see some late 1980s contemporary styles going for about $1.9 million and four-bedroom Mediterranean-style homes priced around $2.2 million. You’ll also find Tudor styles from the late 1970s that are fetching $3.2 million. “We have a few teardowns on occasion, so you might find some new construction here, also,” Bishop says.
Residents can expect to pay about $140 per month to the Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association (NGROA). Bishop says it’s a reasonable fee considering the amenities, which include a clubhouse with a bar, tennis center with 12 championship courts and a pool. The NGROA also puts out a monthly newsletter, which looks more like a magazine, aptly named The Pony Express. The newsletter keeps residents apprised of community happenings such as wine tastings, Oktoberfest celebrations and Horse-O-Ween, an annual event where owners dress up their horses for a costume contest. “The summer concerts are my favorite,” Bishop says. “The bands are great, and we usually have some food trucks.”
Regardless of the season, locals can enjoy bagels, breakfast sandwiches and cronuts from J.C. Donuts and authentic taquitos and burritos from La Rana Mexican Restaurant. There are also many restaurant and retail options available in nearby Laguna Niguel, including Costco, Target and Stater Bros. Markets.
Students here are served by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, which has an overall Niche rating of A. Valencia Elementary School is a kindergarten through sixth-grade school where almost half of the faculty is certified in gifted and talented instruction. “Parents here are extremely involved,” Bishop says. La Paz Intermediate School offers programs for qualified students such as Model United Nations and the California Junior Scholarship Federation. At Laguna Hills High School, students receive a well-rounded educational experience that includes athletics, extracurricular clubs and partnerships with the University of California, Irvine. “A lot of kids go to some fantastic colleges when they graduate from here,” Bishop says.
In addition to the community’s trails that are ideal for horseback riding and hiking, you can also get outdoors and explore some of the area’s 50 acres of open space. You can take the kids to the playground at Moulton Park, enjoy a picnic at Dapple Grey Park or shoot some hoops at Hidden Trail Park.
Nellie Gail’s location, which Bishop notes is about halfway between LA and San Diego, is close to the beach and the mountains. If you’re looking for a neighborhood with a strong sense of community, excellent schools and plenty of room for you and a horse or two, you might want to saddle up and head to Nellie Gail.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rhonda Scott
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Giulietta Wilson
Giulietta Wilson
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(949) 997-1260
97 Total Sales
1 in Nellie Gail
$3,525,000 Price
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Lisa DiNoto
Lisa DiNoto
KELLER WILLIAMS EMPIRE ESTATES
(833) 998-0572
166 Total Sales
1 in Nellie Gail
$2,425,000 Price
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Justin Vanleeuwen
Justin Vanleeuwen
Landmark Realtors
(949) 401-7657
76 Total Sales
1 in Nellie Gail
$1,740,000 Price
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Paul Daftarian
Paul Daftarian
Luxe Real Estate
(657) 385-8384
241 Total Sales
1 in Nellie Gail
$3,345,000 Price
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Keven Stirdivant
Keven Stirdivant
Kase Real Estate
(424) 201-2851
339 Total Sales
1 in Nellie Gail
$2,850,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Moulton Ranch Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
El Conejo Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Knotty Pine Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Volleyball
Moulton Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Hidden Trail Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Mandeville Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Nellie Gail | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Nellie Gail, Laguna Hills sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Nellie Gail, Laguna Hills over the last 12 months is $2,668,146, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$2,500,000
Median Single Family Price
$2,725,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$737
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
142
Months of Supply
1.30
Median List Price
$2,707,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,795
Median Year Built
1981
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,498
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,549
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
19,602
Open Houses
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Saturday, Apr 261 - 4pm
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Sunday, Apr 271 - 4pm
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Saturday, Apr 2612 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,739
Median Age
49
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$191,308
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$197,964
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
73.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
14
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
21
/ 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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