Marina Hills
Larger homes than most in Laguna Niguel
Being developed in the 2000s might not sound new, but it's new compared to much of Laguna Niguel. "The construction here is slightly newer than most places in Laguna Niguel because most other communities were built in the 1970s and 1980s," says Blair. "The homes have more modern high ceilings and open floor plans." Spanish Revival architecture is standard across the neighborhood. There are condos and luxury townhouses ranging from $700,000 to over $1 million. However, spacious single-family homes occupy most of the community's elevated streets and can cost $1 million to $2 million. These don't have much yard space, but the streetscape and natural surroundings provide plenty of greenery. Mansions with the best views on the southern rim of the community and in the gated Sienna section regularly cost over $2 million.
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Capistrano Unified School District is rated A-plus
Marina Hills is part of the Capistrano Unified School District. Niche gives the district an A-plus rating and ranks it in the top ten of Orange County. Students begin at George White Elementary, which earns an A. "There's a trail that leads from Marina Hills to George White Elementary through Chapparosa Park, so a lot of kids can walk to school," says Blair. They continue at Niguel Hills Middle, which gets an A as well. The pipeline finishes at Dana Hills High, also rated an A. Niche ranks Dana Hills High in the top 100 high schools for athletes in California. Between 2023 and 2024, four of the school's sports teams won their league championships.
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Upscale community parks and surrounding trails
Marina Hills Park is the community's main recreation space on the north side. Its luxurious amenities resemble a private wellness club more than a community park. On the park's west side, there's an indoor recreation center and a resort-style pool with multiple levels of lounge seating and a hot tub, all surrounded by a privacy screen of palm trees. Next to the pool, there are six fully lit tennis and pickleball courts. The rest of the park has athletic fields, basketball courts and a playground. On the east side, Parc Vista Park also has a playground. Walking trails surround the neighborhood, leading hikers along San Juan Canyon and to Chapparosa Park to the south. Chapparosa is another large facility with athletic fields, courts and trails. Dana Point's famous surf beaches are only 5 miles down the road.
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Shopping centers at each end of the neighborhood
Groceries and other conveniences can be found at either end of the neighborhood. To the northeast, the Laguna Heights Marketplace has an Albertsons, small eateries and spots for easy errands, such as a bank and dermatologist. Clubhouse Plaza is on the southwest end. It has a greater selection of restaurants, yoga studios, consignment shops and other businesses. Laguna Town Center has more restaurants, bars and shopping a mile north on Niguel Road. Mission Viejo's commercial center is 4 miles up Interstate 5; it's the area's most comprehensive shopping location, with retail malls like the Shops at Mission Viejo and big-box stores like Costco. Dining near the harbor in Dana Point is 5 miles south.
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Five miles between two major hospitals
Marina Hills doesn't have much industry around it, but its equidistant location between two of the area's largest hospitals makes it ideal for healthcare professionals. Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach is about 5 miles south, and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo is about 5 miles north. Interstate 5 is a few miles east of the neighborhood, and commuters can take it 10 miles north to the Irvine Industrial Complex, an expansive business park. Irvine, Orange County's tech and finance hub, is about 20 miles up the coast. John Wayne Airport, just south of Irvine, is the closest outlet for flights. Marina Hills' residential setting contributes to its notably low CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, compared to the U.S. average of 4.
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Ed Coombs
Photography Contributed By
Christiaan Cruz
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Drew D'Angelo
Drew D'Angelo
Kase Real Estate
(949) 867-6319
81 Total Sales
1 in Marina Hills
$1,245,000 Price
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Judy Parsons
Judy Parsons
Responds QuicklyCompass
(949) 694-6302
25 Total Sales
1 in Marina Hills
$2,175,000 Price
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Gregory A. Moser
Gregory A. Moser
Archstone Realty Group
(858) 295-1541
33 Total Sales
1 in Marina Hills
$1,277,000 Price
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Debbie Toohey
Debbie Toohey
Pinnacle Realty Advisors
(442) 227-8230
26 Total Sales
1 in Marina Hills
$990,000 Price
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Linda Fong
Linda Fong
Coldwell Banker Realty
(949) 989-5301
89 Total Sales
9 in Marina Hills
$675K - $2.7M Price Range
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Candice Blair
Candice Blair
Coldwell Banker Realty
(946) 466-0620
98 Total Sales
3 in Marina Hills
$598K - $1.3M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Marina Hills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Parc Vista Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Marina Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Marina Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marina Hills, Laguna Niguel sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Marina Hills, Laguna Niguel over the last 12 months is $1,112,500, down 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,200,000
Median Sale Price
$1,112,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,800,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$740,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
53
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$810
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
827
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,163
Above the national average
1,927
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,153
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 1912 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jul 1912 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jul 191 - 3:30pm
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
3,681
Median Age
53
Population under 18
18.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$158,411
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$184,296
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.2%
College Graduates
63.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.2%
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®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24
/ 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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