Discover Irvine Real Estate & Lifestyle!
Irvine, located in the heart of Orange County, is a master-planned community that started development in the 1960s and that continues today throughout various areas of the city. Because of Irvine’s good schools, housing, and jobs, it was ranked by CNNMoney.com as the fourth best place to live in 2008. In 2009, the FBI reported that Irvine had the lowest crime rate of all cities in the U.S. with populations greater than 100,000. Irvine is located off Interstate 5, the 405 and 55 freeways, California State route 133, and the 241 and 261 Toll roads. Jamboree, which runs east to west and Barranca Parkway, which runs north to south, are two major exits off each freeway and run through the entire city. The community offers top ranking schools, community parks, trails, pools, lakes, many shopping centers, and much more.
Irvine real estate is spread amongst over 20 different areas, each with various neighborhoods and subdivisions with some that are still under development. Irvine homes range from small starter homes with three bedrooms and around 1500 square feet from the $300,000s up to multi-million dollar homes in the canyons or hillsides offering breath taking views, large lots, and up to 5,000–6,000 square feet of living space. Irvine offers a very diverse selection of condos and townhomes, from older properties built more than 20 years ago to brand new urban developments that include both mid-rise and high-rise condos, lofts, and penthouses. Irvine condos start from the $200,000s with a median around $400,000- $500,000 up to $2 million or more for a high-rise penthouse. Many Irvine properties sit on lakes, next to parks, in gated communities, or on golf courses, offering many lifestyle options.
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