Mission Viejo Homes for Sale

Mission Viejo, California, is located in southern Orange County. It is considered one of the largest master planned communities in the United States. Mission Viejo is nestled in the Saddleback Valley and has a resident population of approximately 93,000. The city covers 18.1 square miles, a large portion of which is taken up by Lake Mission Viejo, an artificial lake in the center of town. Neighboring cities are Laguna Niguel and Laguna Hills on the west, Rancho Santa Margarita and Ladera Ranch on the east, Trabuco Canyon on the northeast, Lake Forest on the northwest and San Juan Capistrano on the south.

Mission Viejo Homes for Sale and Real Estate

Mission Viejo has a suburban feel. The community is mostly residential and features beautiful tree-lined streets and neighborhoods and has been recognized as such by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The city is well-known for its safety and in 2007 was recognized by a crime statistic survey as being the safest in America. In 2009 it was third safest in the country. Most of Mission Viejo was built in the 1970s and 1980s. At this time demand was so high for properties in this area that homes sold out before construction ever began. Most homes are built in the Spanish Mission style. Housing prices in Mission Viejo are among some of the highest in the nation, though comparable to other cities of its size in California. The city is ethnically diverse and family-friendly. It has a great public school district and a large population of college-educated residents where many people are homeowners. As such, it boasts a low crime rate.

Mission Viejo Neighborhoods

Mission Viejo is divided into many small neighborhoods, they include:

• Aegean Heights
• Aegean Hills Central
• Aegean Hills North
• Aliso
• Anacapa
• Ashton
• Auburn Ridge
• Azure
• Baja Oso
• Barcelona
• Barcelona North
• Bel Air
• Bel Mira at Califia
• Bel Mira at Quail Run
• Bellagio
• Belvedere
• Bonaire
• California Colony
• California Court
• California Crest
• California Terrace
• Casa Loma
• Casta del Sol - Camel
• Casta del Sol - Fiesta
• Casta del Sol - Pud
• Castile Central
• Castille North
• Cliff Wood
• Copperstone
• Coral Gardens
• Cordova North
• Cordova South
• Cordova Vista
• Cortez
• Country Club Area
• Cypress Point
• Deane
• Eastbrook
• El Dorado
• Emerald Pointe
• Evergreen Lakeview
• Evergreen Ridge
• Finisterra Green - Alta
• Finisterra Green - Baja
• Finisterra on the Lake
• Galicia North
• Galicia South
• Gallery Collection
• Granada
• Gand Traditions
• Greystone - Califia
• Highland Park
• Highlands
• Hillcrest Village
• La Paz
• La Paz South
• La-Mancha
• Lake Aire
• Madrid Central
• Madrid Del Lago
• Madrid North
• Mallorca
• Melrose
• Mirasol
• Mission Viejo Central
• Mission Viejo North
• Mission Viejo South
• Montclaire
• Monte-Viejo
• Monterey-Master
• Montiel
• Pacific Heights
• Palmia-Courts I
• Palmia - Heights
• Palmia - Villas
• Palmia - Vistas
• Pinecrest
• Rainbow Ridge
• Rancho Santa Margarita North
• Ridgemont
• SS Eldorado Central
• SS Eldorado North
• Saddleback
• Seville
• Sienna Ridge
• Stoneridge Gallery
• Stoneybrook
• Sunrise Ridge
• Valencia
• Ventana
• Vista del Lago
• Waterford

Mission Viejo Economy and Employment Opportunities

The corporate headquarters for Marie Callender's is located in Mission Viejo. The top employers are:

• Saddleback College
• Mission Hospital
• Unisys
• Quest Diagnostics
• Coldwell Banker
• Saddleback Valley Unified School District

Mission Viejo Attractions

Some of the interesting things to see and do around town include:

• Mission Viejo Country Club
• Casta del Sol Golf Course
• Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
• Lake Mission Viejo
• Oso Creek Trail
• Skateboard Park
• Saddleback Civic Light Opera

Mission Viejo Transportation and Commuting

Mission Viejo is a very car-oriented community and most people rely on automobiles to commute to and from work. Public bus service is provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority. Commuter rail service is offered by Metrolink, while limited passenger rail service is provided by Amtrak. The nearest airport is John Wayne Airport.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic
25909 Pala Dr. Suite 100
Mission Viejo, CA
949-768-1000
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Black Orchid Realty
26060 Acero
Mission Viejo, CA
949-444-5624
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Landmark Realtors
26030 Acero St. Ste 200
Mission Viejo, CA
949-470-3600
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Regency Real Estate Brokers
25950 Acero Ste 100
Mission Viejo, CA
949-707-4400
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REGENCY REAL ESTATE BROKERS, I
25950 ACERO #100
MISSION VIEJO, CA
949-707-4400
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RE/MAX Premier Realty
25910 Acero, Ste 160
Mission Viejo, CA
949-582-8300
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Suncoast Real Estate Serv,Inc
24000 Alicia Parkway, Ste #405
Mission Viejo, CA
949-584-9197
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Frank Bennet, Broker
26252 Avenida Calidad
Mission Viejo, CA
949-878-6644
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Beyond Realty & Investments
25251 Parthenon
MISSION VIEJO, CA
949-891-3299
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Rick Scatterday, Broker
26915 Via Grande
Mission Viejo, CA
949-800-3048
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