Rob Brandon
Keller Williams Realty Irvine
(949) 751-1335
60 Total Sales
1 in Bella Vista
$2,600,000 Price
Bella Vista
Urban Core Neighborhood in Santa Ana, California
Orange County 92703, 92704
Tucked among the small neighborhoods of west-central Santa Ana, Bella Vista offers slow-paced urban living. “It’s a centrally located, community-oriented neighborhood. People who move there tend to stay there,” says Noemi Romero, a Realtor with Seven Gables Real Estate.
Bella Vista is a diverse, welcoming community. “There are a lot of Latinos and Asians in the neighborhood,” says Romero. With three worship centers in and around Bella Vista, faith plays an important role in the community. The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church serves many area residents and is a popular gathering place for those living in Bella Vista and surrounding neighborhoods. The Hoa Hoa Buddhist temple is located across the street from the church on the border with neighboring New Horizons. New Spirit Baptist Church is located on the west side of Bella Vista. Culture and community also is highlighted by the “Coyotl/Coyote” public art installation. The 14-foot steel sculpture stands proudly at the corner of Willits and Sullivan streets at the neighborhood’s northwest entrance. Part of the city’s beautification efforts, the project is inspired by the Nahuatl poetry of the Aztec ruler Nezahualcoyotl and dedicated to the late David Vazquez, a Santa Ana resident who devoted his life to preserving and teaching his native Nahuatl language.
The neighborhood is laid out in such a way that most of the streets are truncated and many end in cul-de-sacs, providing an additional level of peace and privacy. The typical residence is a midcentury, single-story home that offers a private driveway, attached garage and ample yard space. Trees and flowers are prominent in the many decorative yards that add to the neighborhood’s curb appeal. While traditional homes make up the bulk of the housing, larger contemporary custom homes also can be found. “The normal price range is between $725,000 and $850,000,” says Romero. “It’s more affordable than some of the other areas and historic neighborhoods in Santa Ana.”
Bella Vista’s youngest students can attend Monte Vista Elementary School, conveniently located in the neighborhood. Older students can attend Gerald P. Carr Intermediate School and Valley High School, which offers academies in subjects as varied as arts, engineering and new media. The Anteater Academy is a college preparatory program created in conjunction with the University of California-Irvine. The Lorin Griset Academy is a continuation high school located in the neighborhood.
The neighborhood is anchored by Jerome Park, providing residents easy access to an array of recreational amenities and social opportunities. Visitors can swim, play baseball or softball, exercise on a fitness court, run around the playground or take advantage of walking paths amid lush green spaces that include a community garden. The park also is home to a community center with a gym and the Southwest Senior Center, which offers residents 55 and over in-person dining and programs and classes encompassing art, fitness and technology.
Located in and around the neighborhood are dining options that include Restaurant Acapulco, a popular family-run chain known for its seafood, and Mariscos El Capitan, which offers a unique mixed menu of Latin-inspired favorites and sushi specialties. The Ranch Markets is a convenient option for full-service grocery shopping.
Quiet and convenient, Bella Vista can be your hidden gem.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rob Brandon
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Andro Chavez
Andro Chavez
Re/Pro Realty
(657) 366-5303
142 Total Sales
1 in Bella Vista
$582,000 Price
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Noemi Romero
Noemi Romero
Responds QuicklyThe Oppenheim Group
(657) 300-5259
49 Total Sales
1 in Bella Vista
$890,000 Price
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Marjaneh Iida
Marjaneh Iida
Responds QuicklySurterre Properties, Inc.
(909) 757-0547
24 Total Sales
1 in Bella Vista
$669,000 Price
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Justin Tye
Justin Tye
Responds QuicklyReal Broker
(949) 822-9839
2,393 Total Sales
1 in Bella Vista
$880,000 Price
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Butch Suddarth
Butch Suddarth
Metropolitan Realty, Inc
(949) 979-4205
53 Total Sales
2 in Bella Vista
$799K - $920K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Windsor Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Trails
El Salvador Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Centennial Regional Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Fishing
Friendship Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Jerome Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Spurgeon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bella Vista | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bella Vista, Santa Ana sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bella Vista, Santa Ana over the last 12 months is $813,333, down 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$770,000
Median Single Family Price
$850,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$658
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Months of Supply
8.00
Median List Price
$950,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
283
Median Year Built
1960
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,300
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
1,198
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,194
Median Age
31
Population Density
27 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,189
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,366
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
45.2%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.9%
% Population in Labor Force
71.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 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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