Andro Chavez
Re/Pro Realty
(657) 366-5303
145 Total Sales
2 in Mid-City
$535K - $646K Price Range
Mid-City
If you’re looking for a convenient and relatively affordable Santa Ana neighborhood, Mid-City might be worth checking out. Situated two miles south of the Downtown Santa Ana Historic District, Mid-City offers residents access to trendy bars and restaurants, along with a relatively affordable housing stock.
Realtor Matt Tilley with First Team Real Estate, known by many as the British Bloke from his YouTube channel, notes that homes here are more reasonably priced than in surrounding areas, and they often come with larger lots. “You can buy into this neighborhood at a really good price,” he says. “In the $700,000 to $800,000 price range, you’ve got an array of three-bedroom, two-bath homes worth looking at.” You’ll see some 1950s ranch-style houses with stucco siding priced around $760,000 and others situated on 6,300-square-foot lots that are going for about $840,000. You’ll also see some multifamily buildings that are fetching $1 million or higher.
Students here are served by the Santa Ana Unified School District, which has an overall Niche rating of B+. Martin Elementary School, rated C by Niche, offers English immersion and English mainstream classes. Students here can also participate in after-school enrichment opportunities. At Carr Intermediate School, also with a C rating from Niche, students can explore dance and music classes and participate in Astro Update, the school’s online news show. Students go on to earn their diplomas from Valley High School, which has a B- Niche rating and offers a variety of academic options including dual enrollment courses and media and culinary academies.
When you're looking for outdoor recreation, head to nearby Pacific Electric Park, a 1.4-acre facility with a playground, exercise equipment and picnic areas. Madison Park, a larger, 6-acre space, also has a playground, plus athletic fields and a community garden. You might want to get your steps in by strolling the downtown district and checking out some of the shops and restaurants. “I love the downtown area’s walkability,” Tilley says. “It’s easy to navigate, and it has a great vibe.”
In addition to being close to the cafes and bistros in the happening downtown district, Mid-City has its own restaurant scene that includes bakeries, seafood spots and Mexican eateries. You can start your day with coffee and pastries from Christy’s Donuts and pick up tacos and burritos from Cabanos Tacos. For the times you’d rather cook at home, Mid-City has you covered with Northgate Market, where you'll find a variety of ingredients, produce and freshly made tortillas. Mid-City is also home to Bristol Swap Mall which has additional dining options and retailers.
Mid-City offers relatively inexpensive homes and is close to the Downtown Santa Ana Historic District. “Plus, all the freeways are right there – the 5, the 405, the 22,” Tilley says. “And you’re next door to Irvine, which has a great job scene.” If affordability and convenience are on your list, you might want to consider a home in Mid-City.
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Melissa Face
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Andro Chavez
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Keven Stirdivant
Keven Stirdivant
Kase Real Estate
(424) 201-2851
338 Total Sales
1 in Mid-City
$1,150,000 Price
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Bob Arthur
Bob Arthur
Remax Coastal Homes
(949) 755-7664
47 Total Sales
1 in Mid-City
$869,000 Price
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Mindy Luong, CCIM
Mindy Luong, CCIM
HPT Realty
(657) 250-7084
41 Total Sales
1 in Mid-City
$650,000 Price
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Andrew Warburton
Andrew Warburton
Responds QuicklyWarburton Properties
(424) 419-1837
747 Total Sales
1 in Mid-City
$799,000 Price
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Noemi Romero
Noemi Romero
Responds QuicklyThe Oppenheim Group
(657) 300-5259
53 Total Sales
1 in Mid-City
$550,000 Price
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Pacific Electric Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Madison Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Friendship Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Jerome Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Maple and Occidental Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mid-City | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mid-City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mid-City, Santa Ana sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Mid-City, Santa Ana over the last 12 months is $840,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$869,999
Median Sale Price
$840,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$845,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$686
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,830
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1949
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,206
Significantly below the national average
1,930
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,211
Median Age
35
Population Density
24 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$111,894
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,465
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
56.5%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46
/ 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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