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Floral Park

Floral Park

Neighborhood in Santa Ana, California

Orange County 92706

$1,356,435 Average Value
$654 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

A neighborhood fit for royalty stands the test of time

In the early 1920s, as Santa Ana expanded, Floral Park blossomed into a neighborhood where the city's crème-de-la-crème wanted to be. Political leaders, prominent business people and even international royalty — the Maharajah of Indore Sir Yeshwant Holkar — lived in Floral Park in the early part of the 20th century. Today, 200 of its 600 homes are on the National Register of Historic Places, and it’s now the largest historic district in Santa Ana. The close-knit community of about 1,700 residents appreciates its proximity to downtown Santa Ana and the rest of Orange County, as well as the custom, original homes from the 1920s. “It’s a real throwback neighborhood. The neighbors know each other, and they care about each other,” says Jeffrey Katz, President of Floral Park Neighborhood Association. The area is also pet friendly. “We have a lot of dogs. On a morning walk, you’ll pass a person walking a dog,” says Realtor and resident Sandy DeAngelis who works with Seven Gables Real Estate and has over two decades of experience in the area. After dog spotting, neighbors wave to each other and stop by for a chat.

Landscaping and historic homes under the Mills Act

Floral Park’s busy sidewalks are lined with so many tall oak and sycamore trees that it feels right out of a woodland fairytale. “It’s a designated urban forest. One of the things the neighborhood works toward is planting trees,” DeAngelis says. The neighborhood has high curb appeal; homes here have meticulously maintained exteriors and spacious lawns landscaped with local flora, especially the historic houses. Many homes here qualify for the Mills Act, which provides tax credits to owners of historic homes who agree to protect, preserve and maintain their property per specific preservation standards. “There are incredible houses, a great neighborhood and wonderful people. The houses are unique and historic,” DeAngelis says. Newcomers to Floral Park can find a dizzying array of home styles lining the wide residential streets. There are Mediterranean homes, Colonial Revivals, Tudors and Cape Cods, all with spacious yards. Most range from $1.3 million to $1.5 million. No matter the style, they’re in demand: “We have very low inventory available,” DeAngelis says.

Neighborhood association events

The Floral Park Neighborhood Association hosts many events to bring neighbors together throughout the year. “It’s an involved community,” DeAngelis says. “I’d say 60% of people are very involved in the neighborhood.” Popular events include the annual Walk of Lights, in which dozens of homes participate in a contest of vibrant Christmas lights displays, and the annual Walk of Frights, celebrating Halloween with spooky decorations for trick-or-treaters. Residents also open their homes for the annual Floral Park Home and Garden Tour, which is also a philanthropic endeavor. “Volunteers for the house tour created 30 scholarships to local students, and we’re giving 10k to local charities,” DeAngelis says. “It's a real neighborhood— people help each other, and there’s a lot of community involvement. I'm impressed and I've lived here 30 years.”

Santa Ana public schools

Rated a B-plus on Niche, Santa Ana Unified School District serves kids in Floral Park. Santiago Elementary has a B-minus rating, while Willard Intermediate has a C grade. Santa Ana High School has a B-minus grade and features notable alumni like actress Diane Keaton and Olympic gold medal diver Greg Louganis. A private school option, Orange County School of the Arts has an A-plus grade and serves seventh through twelfth grade.

Jack Fisher Park and a garden

Named after Santa Ana resident and decorated WWI hero Jack Fisher, Fisher Park offers over 2 acres of green space on the northern edge of the neighborhood. It has a log cabin often reserved for cookouts and parties. A cannon replica sits near the entrance, a popular attraction for kids to climb. For more fun, a large playground sits close by. Benches and picnic tables are scattered throughout. At Sarah May Downie Herb Garden, neighbors can relax and read a book on one of the benches as butterflies pollinate flowering plants.

Retail on 17th Street

Floral Park’s walkability makes it easy to get to stores and restaurants along 17th Street. While shopping is limited within the neighborhood, the main thoroughfare has a Big Saver Foods for groceries and a 7-Eleven convenience store. As for local restaurants, Peking Kitchen offers a casual atmosphere and cushy booth seating. El Pico De Gallo Grill isa laidback, vintage-style restaurant with checkerboard floors serving signature tacos al pastor. For more retail, MainPlace Mall is only a couple of miles away.

Floral Park to downtown Santa Ana

Floral Park is close to the Interstate 5 freeway, giving residents easy access to the rest of Orange County and the rest of Southern California. For commutes, the neighborhood is only 2 miles away from downtown Santa Ana, allowing for a ten-minute drive to the city center. There are also a few Orange County Transportation Authority bus stops. For a nearby medical center, residents can go to Kindred Hospital Santa Ana, located 2 miles from the neighborhood. The closest major airport is John Wayne Airport, a 10-mile drive away.

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Transit

Airport

John Wayne/Orange County

11 min drive

Bus

17Th-Broadway

Bus

main-17th

Bus

17Th-Flower

Bus

17Th-Ross

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Floral Park US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,300,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,425,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$516,388
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$450,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$654
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Months of Supply
1.80
Median List Price
$1,275,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
580
Median Year Built
1931
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,177
Above the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,105
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
884
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

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
2,213
Median Age
42
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$104,318
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$151,036

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
79.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
53.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.1%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

38 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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