A distinguished suburb in the hills of Orange County
Known as “The Land of Gracious Living,” Yorba Linda’s suburban lifestyle garners acclaim among its 66,000 residents as well as major publications. It has earned a spot in CNN’s best places to live in the U.S. and Money Magazine’s ranking of America's best small cities. Nestled against untouched rolling hills, Yorba Linda is known for its views of the Santa Ana Valley and the Santa Ana Mountains. “You get absolutely spectacular views up here compared to the rest of Orange County, which is pretty flat,” says Realtor Jacquelene Kan with Universal Elite Inc., who’s been selling in the area for almost 20 years. Along with the scenery, this bedroom community is highly desirable for its well-regarded school system. “It's a very wholesome environment for families or for anybody. Probably the biggest draw is really good schools,” says Realtor Carole Geronsin, who works for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties and has over four decades of experience in the area.
Gatherings like Love Yorba Linda, show how much the community enjoys living here.
Yorba Linda Main Street is a walk through history and the gracious living of the city.
Families are welcomed by the whimsical statue of the Yorba Linda Library.
East Lake in Yorba Linda has beautiful rolling hills in the horizon.
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Ranch-style homes and mansions in Yorba Linda
Centered around the main throughfare of Yorba Linda Boulevard, which has most of the city’s retail, Yorba Linda is otherwise residential. The suburb has many subdivisions and cul-de-sacs of single-family homes, which often have views of the hills or the mountains. Here the midcentury ranch-style homes, often updated or remodeled, cost around $1 million. On the north and west ends, HOA communities in the hills are climbing in price, with contemporary mansions that cost around $4 million. These often feature overlooks of Orange County, pools and wine cellars. Yorba Linda’s median sales price is $1.35 million, with homes on the market for an average of 27 days, compared to the national average of 44 days. The foothills directly north of the city have a major wildfire threat, which can cause property damage, but the city is prepared to evacuate its residents in an emergency.
Ranch homes come in modest sizes within Yorba Linda, but renovations can bring high values.
Yorba Linda homes sell faster at just 27 days, which is lower than the national average.
The East Lake community established in 1978 has docks for lakeside residents.
Homes in the Yorba Linda area can rise to multi-million-dollar mansions.
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A wide array of recreation, including hiking at Chino Hills State Park
With over a dozen city parks, Yorba Linda offers accessible recreation to everyone, with playgrounds and athletic fields only a few miles from most homes. The city’s most popular outdoor space is Chino Hills State Park, which borders the entire northern side of Yorba Linda. This 14,000-acre wilderness park offers trails for hiking and mountain biking, where locals can see California poppy superblooms, plus overlooks of the rolling hills and the Santa Ana Mountains. It's also a prime spot for wildlife watching, including mountain lions, tarantulas and roadrunners. At the Phillip S. Paxton Equestrian Center, on the west side of Yorba Linda, locals can bring their horses to an arena. There are also staging areas on the community’s north side. The Black Gold Golf Club is another highlight on Yorba Linda’s northern edge, with a public 18-hole course and a restaurant with a patio.
Horse trails and equestrian facilities are embedded in Yorba Linda's city planning.
Birds thrive along the trails and hills of Yorba Linda.
Yorba Linda residents can play a game of hoops at the well-maintained Jessamyn West Park.
Yorba Linda residents practice their swings at Black Gold Golf Club open 7 days a week.
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The award-winning Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
“So many people move here for the school district, it’s definitely in the running for the best in Orange County,” says Kan. “I’d confidently say it’s a 10 out of 10.” The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District has an A-plus on Niche. It earns more A-plus ratings in teachers and college prep. Four of its elementary schools earned California Distinguished School awards in 2023. For nearby higher education, there’s Chapman University and California State University, Fullerton.
CSUF offers a wide curriculum close to Yorba Linda.
Yorba Linda High School's football team has been Crestview Champs multiple times.
Yorba Linda Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 towards bright futures.
Glenview Elementary Bulldogs have grade A- learning according to Niche.
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The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, plus more attractions and events
As the birthplace of former U.S. President Richard Nixon, Yorba Linda's biggest attraction is the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, located on the western side of town. The exhibits tell the story of the 37th president’s life, with the whole complex built around his childhood home and burial site. On the eastern side of the city, the Susanna Bixby Bryant Ranch Museum displays artifacts from Yorba Linda’s past, dating back to the 1800s.
The city’s events, often kid-friendly, include the monthly Family Art Experience craft nights. Residents can create paintings, ceramics, jewelry and more at the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center in the western part of the community. At the Yorba Linda Community Center, located a mile west of the arts center, there are seasonal festivities like Breakfast with Santa, which includes holiday crafts and photo ops with Mr. Claus.
Nixon Library first opened in 1990, and continues its fanfare with patriotic events.
Families love the artificial snow at the many Holiday events of Yorba Linda.
Chino Hills State Park Center and amphitheater teaches conservation in Yorba Linda.
Creative Babe Market holds family markets in Yorba Linda and much of the surrounding area.
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Historic Main Street retail and multiple strip malls, including Yorba Linda Station Plaza
On the west side of Yorba Linda, there’s a small historic Main Street retail district with a few local restaurants and shops. However, the strip malls surrounding it are more popular, with grocery stores, big box stores and many diverse cuisines. The malls include Yorba Linda Station Plaza, Village Green Shopping Center and Valley View Shopping Center. There’s also the centrally located Eastlake Village Center and Yorba Canyon Center, located on the eastern side of the city. Only 10 miles to downtown Anaheim, Yorba Linda is close to more shopping and nightlife, plus Disneyland and LA Angels games.
The Yorba Linda Farmers Market is a great place to meet neighbors and friends.
Gracious Living on Main Street has fine home goods near tasty restaurants in Yorba Linda.
Yorba Linda residents can get premium groceries at Bristol Farms.
Find stacks of used reads at the Book Corner in Yorba Linda.
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30 miles from Riverside and 10 miles away from Santa Ana
Most of Yorba Linda’s residents are commuters. Via state Route 91, the city is about 30 miles away from Riverside. It’s about 10 miles from Santa Ana using state Route 55. Some residents work in the city itself at employers like Nobel Biocare and Costco. For public transportation, there are Orange County Transportation Authority bus stops along Yorba Linda Boulevard. The closest major airport, the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, is about 20 miles away.
Yorba Linda's 2023 crime rates and police department programs
Crime in Yorba Linda is low compared to the state and national standards. In 2023, the city averaged around 20 violent crimes each month per 100,000 residents, compared to 104 in broader California and around 113 in the United States. Incidents of property crime happened at a rate of 94 each month per 100,000 residents, compared to 197 in broader California and around 163 nationally. This is due to the city’s lack of large commercial areas, giving it minimal outside traffic. The Yorba Linda Police Department’s programs include Above the Influence, preventing youth substance abuse, and the Drug Take Back Program, which gathers unused expired medication.
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On average, homes in Yorba Linda, CA sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Yorba Linda, CA over the last 12 months is $1,350,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Major Price Improvement | Final Open House This Weekend | Offer Deadline Tuesday 4/21 A beautifully designed multi-generational estate offering 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms across two separate residences, set on an expansive, flat lot of over half an acre in one of Yorba Linda’s most desirable neighborhoods. The main residence features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with light-filled interiors,
Wow! What more could you want in this exquisitely remodeled two-story sanctuary situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a massive lot with peek-a-boo views and a FULLY PAID-OFF SOLAR SYSTEM for ultimate energy savings. This versatile floor plan offers 5 spacious bedrooms and 4 full baths, perfectly distributed with three bedrooms on the main floor (including one en-suite) and two additional
Spectacular home with panoramic views not limited to mountains and city light and especially during the night views from 91st freeway. Huge back yard with beautiful swimming pool& spa on a huge lot in beautiful neighborhood in the hills of Yorba Linda. Best schools in North orange county, belong to Bryant Ranch Elementary, Travis Ranch Middle School and the award-winning Yorba Linda High School!
Welcome to this exceptional home in the highly sought-after East Lake Village community of Yorba Linda, located within a top-rated school district. Featuring four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, this residence is being offered for the first time and has been meticulously maintained by its original owner since construction. Recent upgrades include new laminated flooring on the second
Senior Park Community 55+..This home is just what you are looking for! Lake view, beautifully updated, ready to move your items in! This home has drywall interior, crown molding, laminate flooring, and new windows throughout!As we enter from the patio, you will see the open concept, along with the view of the lake when you enter the home. There is a wall that divides the living area and the den
Major Price Improvement | Final Open House This Weekend | Offer Deadline Tuesday 4/21 A beautifully designed multi-generational estate offering 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms across two separate residences, set on an expansive, flat lot of over half an acre in one of Yorba Linda’s most desirable neighborhoods. The main residence features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with light-filled interiors,
Senior Park Community 55+... What a perfect opportunity to own this bright, spacious 2-bedroom, 2 bath home with a GREAT LOCATION on the perimeter of the community! We begin our tour of this lovely home with the spacious living room dining room combination that features a fireplace that will remain with the home. This room also has plantation shutters on all the windows to bring in that nice
Perched at the top of Fairview Estates, this home delivers the ultimate backyard lifestyle with breathtaking panoramic views, exceptional privacy, and resort-style amenities. The expansive outdoor space is designed for both relaxation and recreation, featuring a saltwater pool and spa with waterfalls and copper fire pots, a built-in Jenn-Air barbecue island, Alumawood patio cover, private viewing
VIEW from almost every room! Feels like your new home!! Great hillside VIEW location on this stunning LOWER END UNTI condo home in The Hills with NO STAIRS * Come experience this impressively remodeled home with everything you've been looking for * Almost everything inside and out has been upgraded including new windows, shutters and new HVAC!! Luxurious and modern interior features neutral
Beautifully Updated Condo in the Yorba Linda Villages!!Experience Turnkey Living in this Spacious, Updated Condo. Perfectly situated within one of Yorba Linda’s most charming and well-kept communities. Thoughtfully renovated with quality finishes and modern comforts, this home offers a bright, inviting atmosphere ideal for effortless everyday living. The refreshed interior of this
One of the last large, flat, usable land offerings in Yorba Linda—paired with a character-rich, completely unconventional home designed for buyers who value space, privacy, and possibility over conformity. Approx 3.7 acres of buildable land zoned RE for up to 6 homes. There is an existing adobe farm house with a huge pool and spa. Property is connected to city sewer and is completely fenced.
5 bedroom, 3 bathroom adobe farm house on approx. 3.7 acres of flat, usable land in Yorba Linda. Surrounded by rows of mature citrus trees. Home has stone floors, beamed ceilings, vintage stone fireplaces in living room and primary. Kitchen and baths have been updated. Original home was built in 1946. There was an addition added in 2001. This unique home also features a beautiful large pool and
Wow! What more could you want in this exquisitely remodeled two-story sanctuary situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a massive lot with peek-a-boo views and a FULLY PAID-OFF SOLAR SYSTEM for ultimate energy savings. This versatile floor plan offers 5 spacious bedrooms and 4 full baths, perfectly distributed with three bedrooms on the main floor (including one en-suite) and two additional
Welcome to 163 Saddle Dr, an exquisitely renovated home located in the highly sought-after Mariposa community of Placentia. This elegant two-story residence offers approximately 2,306 square feet of well-designed living space with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Purchased in 2022, the home has undergone a comprehensive renovation, featuring brand-new flooring seamlessly installed across both levels
Spectacular home with panoramic views not limited to mountains and city light and especially during the night views from 91st freeway. Huge back yard with beautiful swimming pool& spa on a huge lot in beautiful neighborhood in the hills of Yorba Linda. Best schools in North orange county, belong to Bryant Ranch Elementary, Travis Ranch Middle School and the award-winning Yorba Linda High School!
Yorba Linda Pines Apartments in Yorba Linda, CA offers two and three bedroom townhomes for rent. Our spacious apartments feature walk-in closets, quartz countertops, a private patio, garage, and in select homes, your very own washer and dryer. We also feature community amenities such as a fitness center, sparkling pools and spas, and a clubhouse. Coming home is sure to be the best part of your
Wonderful upgraded townhouse located in the Rancho Dominguez Townhomes community. Offering 3 generously sized bedrooms with a large upstairs bonus room (loft) which is perfect for the home office or as a separate entertainment area for kids. 2 full bathrooms upstairs including the en suite master bathroom and a 1/2 bathroom downstairs. The kitchen offers granite counters and upgraded white
Welcome home to The Bryant at Yorba Linda Apartment Homes! Our Yorba Linda apartments allow you to reside in comfort and sophistication while exploring the unique and dynamic culture of the Bryant Ranch. Superior amenities, desirable services, and a well-connected address allow you to indulge in all the urban conveniences you want without giving up on the peace and quiet you deserve. Our amazing
well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit available for rent in the desirable Yorba Linda area. This inviting property features a bright and open layout with comfortable living spaces, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.Both bedrooms are generously sized, with ample closet space, and the two full bathrooms offer convenience and privacy. Enjoy a cozy kitchen along with a dining area that
Property Id: 1170255Avail 5/15, or sooner. **WONT LAST LONG** You’ll love it here! Located across from the community pool. Easy to clean, no carpet anywhere! Upstairs LPV installed 2 years ago, tile Living/Dining Room w/cozy brick fireplace, cathedral ceiling, sliding glass door opens to your patio. Downstairs also includes eating area in kitchen, dishwasher, microwave, range,
Exclusive luxury estate with breathtaking 180-degree panoramic city lights and Catalina island views. Nearly every room and terrace from this stunning contemporary redesigned home has spectacular views. The massive 14,000 + sq ft lot features an award winning resort like backyard that will surely blow you away, with the infinity edge multi-color lit Pool and SPA, endless hardscape, bar area,
Property Id: 2205359Cozy, quiet upstairs room with great natural light. You’ll share a clean bathroom and living room with one other respectful tenant. Amenities: swimming pool, hot tub, backyard, laundry, parking, full kitchen.Perfect for a professional or student seeking a peaceful home.Contact for more info or to schedule a tour!
Located in the center of Yorba Linda, right across from Nixon Library, this 2-story home offers a perfect modern comfort of living. It contains 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath with 1973 SF of living space. Upon entry, you are greeted by an open floor plan. Spacious living room has a fireplace with television pre-wiring at the top, sliding glass door leading to the front patio. The kitchen boasts shaker style
Welcome to this beautifully newly renovated 2-bedroom, 1 bath unit at 4615 Lakeview Ave, located on the second floor. This light filled home features brand new flooring, fresh white paint, and a bright modern feel throughout. The updated kitchen includes new cabinetry, refrigerator, and dishwasher, perfect for comfortable everyday living. Enjoy year round comfort with central air and
Spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the desirable Yorba Linda Knolls Townhomes. Features a bright living room with soaring vaulted ceilings and a cozy fireplace. All bedrooms are located upstairs and offer large windows for abundant natural light and airflow. The main level includes direct access to a private patio and attached 2-car garage. Close to shopping centers, Fairmont Knolls Park,
Exceptional Yorba Linda Location. This beautiful Kellogg Terrace Condo is sure to please. Single level upper end unit. Nicely renovated with 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, large living room & dining areas. Newer luxury laminate flooring & upgraded baseboards throughout. Remodeled kitchen with 5 burner gas range, dishwasher, granite counters and newer refrigerator. Attached full size
STUNNING BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION ADU IN THE HEART OF YORBA LINDA. Be the first to live in this meticulously designed 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom attached ADU residence offering nearly 600 square feet of modern living space. This home features a bright and airy open floor plan with high ceilings, recessed lighting, and premium finishes throughout. The gourmet kitchen boasts brand new stainless steel
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