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Centennial Park

Centennial Park

Neighborhood in Santa Ana, California

Orange County 92704

$872,719 Average Value
$603 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Quiet Santa Ana suburb

This Orange County neighborhood in southern Santa Ana is home to midcentury homes and multidecade residents. “It’s very diverse, very warm and welcoming. You have a lot of residents who have lived there a long time, which I think says a lot about the neighborhood, and now I’m seeing younger families moving in and bringing their energy and giving some of the older homes really nice updates,” says Elia Ceniceros, Realtor with The L3 Real Estate, who has previously sold homes in the area. “It’s very active and vibrant while still being affordable.”

Street view with trees
Street view with trees
Neighborhood Overview
Neighborhood Overview
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Ranch-style homes on residential streets

Lot sizes in Centennial Park can run small, but homes have plenty of space for patios and landscaping — tall palm trees cast long shadows across neighborhood lawns. Many houses have short driveways leading to two-car garages, and additional parking is always available on the street. While Centennial Park homes are mostly midcentury ranch-style houses, they have details that set them apart, like Spanish motifs or brightly-colored stucco. “Centennial Park is older, and they have taken good care of the homes,” says Mindy Luong, Broker and Realtor who has owned property in the area. “Great curb appeal. Buyers here want an older home and are looking for somewhere more affordable in the city.” Centennial Park homes don’t come on the market often, but buyers will spend between $650,000 and a million when they do.

Single-level homes
Single-level homes
Sidewalk view
Sidewalk view
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Centennial Park shares a border and a name with the neighborhood

Centennial Park is bordered by a park of the same name, Santa Ana’s largest. The 70-acre park is a neighborhood and city landmark. People meet up to shoot hoops at the basketball courts or go for a jog. Some visitors cast lines in the stocked lake, or simply watch the ducks on the water. Younger kids enjoy the playground, while older kids perfect tricks at the skate park.

Centennial Park Sign
Centennial Park Sign
Lake
Lake
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Centennial Park hosts city events

Centennial Park also hosts many city events throughout the summer. Locals look forward to summer movies in the park and a Fourth of July celebration. The park hosts the Mid-Autumn Festival, an important part of some Asian cultures, and has food vendors, fashion shows and cultural performances.

Heritage Museum of Orange County
Heritage Museum of Orange County
South Coast Plaza's carousel is a major attraction for kids and parents.
South Coast Plaza's carousel is a major attraction for kids and parents.
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Neighborhood kids attend Santa Ana Unified School District

Most neighborhood kids begin their education at Carl Harvey Elementary School, graded C-plus by Niche. They will proceed to Gerald P. Carr Intermediate School, graded C. Kids complete their education at Valley High School, graded B, where students can participate in English language learning and after-school programs offering additional academic support. Students can also earn college credit through local Santa Ana College.

The Carl Harvey Elementary School in Santa Ana.
The Carl Harvey Elementary School in Santa Ana.
Valley High School
Valley High School
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Getting around the neighborhood

Residents will need a car to get around, as there aren't many bike lanes in the area. While the Orange County bus system circulates throughout the city and even stops at the neighborhood’s namesake park, the bus does not circulate throughout the neighborhood itself. The neighborhood sits away from the highway, which helps keep the community quiet. However, the highway is easy to reach, making for streamlined travel. Ten miles separate the center of the neighborhood from the waters of Newport Beach.

Mature shade trees help keep residents of Centennial Park cool during the warm months.
Mature shade trees help keep residents of Centennial Park cool during the warm months.
The Santa Ana River Trail extends through Centennial Park and provides a quick way around town.
The Santa Ana River Trail extends through Centennial Park and provides a quick way around town.
OC Buses run along Edinger and Fairview with convenient frequency around Centennial Park.
OC Buses run along Edinger and Fairview with convenient frequency around Centennial Park.
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Local restaurants and neighborhood grocery store

The neighborhood is primarily residential and has few shopping and dining options. Locals eat at Tacos Y Birria El Guero or Taqueria De Anda for meals out of the house but not outside the neighborhood. A Stater Bros. Market operates within the neighborhood, so residents don’t have to go far for essentials.

Costa Azul is a popular mexican restaurant in Centennial Park.
Costa Azul is a popular mexican restaurant in Centennial Park.
Stater Bro's is Centennial Park's go-to  in-neighborhood grocer.
Stater Bro's is Centennial Park's go-to in-neighborhood grocer.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John Wayne/Orange County

10 min drive

Bus

Greenville-Pendleton

Bus

Greenville-Occidental

Bus

Greenville-Castor

Bus

Fairview-Harvard

Bus

Warner-Greenville

Bus

Fairview-Warner

Bus

Greenville-Stanford

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Centennial Park US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 9 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$885,000
Median Single Family Price
$830,000
Median Townhouse Price
$1,237,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$603
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Months of Supply
3.40
Median List Price
$849,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
716
Median Year Built
1958
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,222
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

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    • 1.5 Baths
    • 1,212 Sq Ft
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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
4,203
Median Age
36
Population Density
25 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$95,112
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$120,315

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
55.1%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
70%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

41 / 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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