$1,286,865Average Value$647Average Price per Sq Ft21Homes For Sale
An upscale HOA community next to a nature preserve in the Santa Ana Mountains
In the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, Portola Hills blends natural beauty with a high-end lifestyle. Here HOAs maintain the lawns and community pools, but the area’s biggest draw is an adjacent nature preserve. The park’s topography includes undulating hills covered in sage and wildflowers, which stretch out toward rugged mountains and rocky canyons that residents can explore. “It’s a haven for nature lovers,” says local Realtor Simone Paterno, who works with Stark Team Real Estate and has over five years of experience in the area. “In a lot of the homes here, you can go from your backyard right onto the trails. If you’re not a big hiker or mountain biker when you move here, you’re probably going to turn into one.”
Portola Hills is a family-friendly community with activities for everyone.
A row of homes in Portola Hills displays beautiful landscaping.
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Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park and more recreation options
Surrounded by the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park on its western side, Portola Hills has direct access to a sprawling 2,500-acre nature preserve. Residents who want to hike, mountain bike or go horseback riding are within walking distance of about 17 miles of trails. Some of the park’s scenery includes oak groves, rolling hills and rock formations, including the striking Red Rock Canyon. At Concourse Park, located in the northern part of the community, there’s a playground, a reservable picnic pavilion and a basketball court. Those who want a relaxing stroll can take to the park’s walking path, which links to a trail in the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park for a longer circuit. Adjacent to Concourse Park, the Portola Hills Clubhouse features an outdoor pool, a hot tub and tennis courts.
Mountain biking is available at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park near Portola Hills.
Portola Hills 1 Clubhouse has a pool and courts for residents to enjoy.
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HOAs, mountain views and Mediterranean architecture in Portola Hills
Situated on the northern outskirts of the city of Lake Forest, Portola Hills has a peaceful, secluded atmosphere. This is shown in its CAP Index Crime Score: a 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. The residential community has multiple subdivisions within it that are served by different HOAs, which have fees that range from $150 to $600. These HOAs landscape the lawns, which are often large enough for garden beds often decorated with boxwood hedges, agave plants and palm trees. All the architecture throughout Portola Hills is Mediterranean, which gives the area a consistent feel. Condos range from $500,000 to $1.2 million, while single-family homes are priced between $1.25 million and $2.3 million. Mountain and valley views are common, and the backyards often feature pools. Homes on the western side of Portola Hills might have yards that connect to Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. “There are just all these beautiful trails, everywhere you turn. And of course, once you experience that, it’s hard to give up, which is why there’s so little turnover in the area. People stick around,” Paterno says. For this reason, prospective buyers should watch the market closely for new inventory.
Residents enjoy the quiet streets of Portola Hills.
Duplex homes provide affordable housing options for residents in Portola Hills.
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Foothill Ranch Towne Center's big box stores and wide-ranging restaurants
Although there isn’t any retail in Portola Hills, the community is only a few miles northeast of shopping and dining at Foothill Ranch Towne Center. The massive big box center has familiar names like Walmart, Target and PetSmart. It also features a diverse array of restaurants, including the casual local eatery MAMON, which serves sandwiches and brunch food in a counter-serve setting. At the modern Caspian Mediterranean Kitchen, patrons can visit the lunch buffet or opt for evenings of entertainment, including live bands and belly dancing performances. Some fast-food options are In-N-Out and Chipotle. There's also a Ralphs nearby for weekly grocery shopping.
Foothill Ranch Towne Center, near Portola Hills, features major retailers like Walmart.
Find gourmet sandwiches at MAMÓN near Portola Hills.
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Saddleback Valley Unified public schools, including Portola Hills Elementary
On Niche, Portola Hills Elementary earns an A rating. Serrano Intermediate School and El Toro High School both have A-minus ratings. The high school offers an AP capstone program, which hones skillsets in research and presentation to prepare students for college.
Students are the highest priority at El Toro High School near Portola Hills.
Students love the teachers at Portola Hills Elementary in Portola Hills.
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Events at Rancho Las Lomas and the annual Haunted Manion Haunt
Every October the Haunted Mansion Haunt kicks off, with a haunted house that includes costumed actors and immersive sets. The experience is often compared to the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland and can be adjusted for all age ranges. For private events, Rancho Las Lomas offers a 21-acre estate with Mediterranean casitas and botanical gardens groomed with fountains. Here people can celebrate birthdays, weddings or host corporate events.
Portola Hills in nestled in the foothills east of Irvine.
The Lake Forest Certified Farmers Market is held every Wednesday near Portola Hills.
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A 10-mile drive to Irvine Spectrum and more transportation
Portola Hills is a car-dependent neighborhood. Via state Route 241, locals can reach Irvine’s city center in about 10 miles. The neighborhood is about 50 miles away from downtown Los Angeles. The closest hospital, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Irvine Medical Center, is about 10 miles away. Portola Hills is about 20 miles east of the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana.
Find convenient public transportation near Portola Hills.
Residents of Portola Hills have access to amazing hiking trails with gorgeous views.
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Parks in this Area
Pinecrest Park
Baseball/Softball
Football
Grills
Concourse Park
Basketball
Playground
Parking Lot
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
Parking Lot
Hiking
Wandering Trails Park
Basketball
Lake
Pool
Portola Park
Dog Park
Tennis
Volleyball
Santiago Canyon Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
John Wayne/Orange County
27 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Portola Hills
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Portola Hills, Trabuco Canyon sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Portola Hills, Trabuco Canyon over the last 12 months is $1,247,163, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,036
Median Age
43
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$154,897
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$177,852
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.6%
College Graduates
60.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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