Irvine is a 66 square mile city in Orange County, California. Irvine has a population of approximately 225,000 people. The city is 36 miles south of Los Angeles and 76 miles north of San Diego. Irvine is bordered by Tustin, Santa Ana, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach. Irvine is mostly comprised of a flat valley situated between Loma Ridge and San Joaquin Hills. There are hills, canyons and plateaus in both the north and the south. The city was designed by Irvine Company as a master planned city. Irvine currently has 34 separate villages, which have similar home designs; each village has a commercial area, churches and schools. Villages are separated by six-lane streets. The city’s mission statement truly embraces its master plan beginnings: "to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing." Irvine has been named one of the best cities to live in, in the United States by both CNN Money and Businessweek. Irvine has also been named one of the safest cities to live in the US, by the FBI. To learn more about each village, click on the area of your choice and you will see all the individual neighborhoods that make up that area. With 34 villages to choose from, The Franco Team of Real Estate Professionals will guide you through all the choices that Irvine offers.
This long-awaited enchanting French Provincial custom estate in the renowned enclave of Shady Canyon can be yours. Sited at the end of a private cul-de-sac, this spectacu...
This beautifully remodeled and sought-after Shady Canyon custom estate offers a fabulous floor plan with seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining areas. Sited on an extra-lar...
With 8,539 sqft interior living space, this exclusive Tuscan-style 5 Bedrooms / 7 bathrooms estate is situated on a large 38,507 sq. ft. lot with exceptional rolling hill...
Magnificent Estate. This semi-custom home is set in the most desirable and exclusive neighborhood in Irvine, Shady Canyon. A true showcase that spans nearly 6,500 square...
Nestled at the highest point of the luxury guard gated neighborhood of Orchard Hills, this most gorgeous "Oceano" floor plan comes with gorgeous 5 bedroom + office, 5.5 ...
Constructed by Laing Luxury Homes, this La Cima Plan 3 is a grand 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom residence located on a hilltop adjacent to Newport Coast in the gated hills of T...
Striking and sophisticated, this exceptional property in the coveted Groves at Orchard Hills Bella Vista Community showcases bold features and every desired amenity. Ente...
Welcome to the neighborhood of Orchard Hills of Irvine, CA! This extravagant home is indulged with 5 sizable bedrooms, an office area, and 6 baths (5 full- 1 half) in a...
This Stunning Toll Brothers Marbella collection is in the prestigious 24/7 guard-gated Hidden Canyon Community. This Beautiful Home features panoramic city light and moun...
This remarkable luxury 6 bedroom, 6.5 bath home spanning 5,973 SF is located in the exclusive gated community of The Groves at Orchard Hills in Irvine, CA. Through an imp...
Located within the most sought for premium area of Southern Irvine in the 24 hour gated community of Hidden Canyon, this luxury house was built by the famous home builder...
Located behind the guard gated community of Altair, 60 Claudius Court optimizes luxury living at its finest. Upon entering the home one will notice high ceilings and seem...
Luxury single-family house in the 24-hour guard-gated ALTAIR community in the City of Irvine. It features 5 Bedrooms 5.5 Bathrooms 2-car garage, including the solar syste...
A gorgeous Tuscan home with stunning 180-degree view located in Summit at Turtle Ridge - one of the most exclusive and desirable gated community in Irvine. This home feat...
Enjoy Southern California Lifestyle At Its Finest From This Elegant and Sophisticated home Located in the exclusive gated community of The Groves at Orchard Hills. The C...
Welcome to one of Irvine’s most exclusive communities, The Summit at Turtle Ridge. Tucked behind the guarded gates, 39 Summer House sits on a single loaded street with a ...
Newly Upgraded in 2023, this professionally designed TROPHY SINGLE-LEVEL living residence with a multi-generational suite is EXCEPTIONAL. Poised within the privacy and pr...
The Turtle Ridge Community one of a famous community in Irvine with 24 hours guard gated service. Lush Landscaping with ocean breeze. this beautiful house located at the ...
Brand new spacious home in an exclusive neighborhood within the gated enclave of The Groves at Orchard Hills in Irvine. Single family home featuring five en-suite bedroom...
Timeless and sophisticated, this Turtle Rock Crest custom home is positioned in a premium location on a large hillside lot. The 4300 SF property is filled with distinct f...
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Irvine is a dynamic and unique city in Orange County, California. Irvine has been named both one of safest cities in the United States and one of the best cities to live in. Irvine is made up of 34 distinctive areas. From urban city living to quiet family oriented neighborhoods, there is an area for everyone in Irvine. With such diversity, let the real estate professionals at the Franco Team help you find your perfect Irvine home.
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Irvine has 34 unique villages, with each village being up made-up of several individual neighborhoods. Each village has its own architectural styles, commercial areas, schools and churches. For information on each village and/or the neighborhoods within a specific village, click on the village name on the right hand side of your screen. Home prices in Irvine range from $250,000 to fifteen million dollars plus. Home values are dependent on location, home size, home type, neighborhood amenities and views. Views from Irvine homes include the Pacific Ocean, green belt, city night lights, golf course views, surrounding hills and canyons and gorgeous sunsets. There are both guard gated and non-guard gated neighborhood options in Irvine. With so many options available throughout Irvine, let local real estate experts, The Franco Team, guide you through all the different choices.
Three school districts, serve students living in Irvine. The majority of the city is part of the Irvine Unified School District. Tustin Unified School District serves students living in the northwest portion of Irvine. The Irvine School District has 22 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 2 high schools and 1 continuation high school. The Tustin School District has 17 Elementary Schools, 5 middle schools, 2 high schools and 1 continuation high school. The Santa Ana Unified School District serves students living in the Airport Area of Irvine. In addition, there are 29 private schools in Irvine, which serve approximately 4,400 students. A sampling of these 29 schools includes: LePort, Crean Lutheran South High School, International Academy of Irvine, Marden School and Pacific Academy. There area a large number of colleges and universities in Irvine: The University of California at Irvine, Concordia University, California State University Fullerton-Irvine Campus, University of Southern California, Brandman University, Alliant International University, University of LaVerne, Chicago School of Professional Psychology -- Irvine, Pepperdine University, Irvine Valley Community College, Santiago Canyon Community College and Orange Coast Community College.
Irvine has a Mediterranean type climate, giving the city gorgeous year round weather. Irvine has miles of trails throughout the city. Each village has open green space and trails that residents use for hiking, biking and walking. The Irvine Regional Park has hundreds of acres of trees and trails for horseback riding, biking, walking and hiking. There are extensive picnic areas throughout the park. There is a lake with aqaucycle rentals and the Irvine Park Railroad offering train rides. Irvine residents are just minutes from local beaches in Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.