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.
Situated on one the best view lots in the ultra exclusive guard gated community of Shady Canyon, 20 Black Falcon will absolutely take your breath away. From the moment yo...
Renowned for its exclusivity, natural beauty and premium luxury living, Irvine’s guard-gated Shady Canyon community is among the most prestigious private enclaves in Sout...
This is your tremendous opportunity to call this modern custom estate in exclusive Shady Canyon your home! Completely reimagined and elevated, an entire home renovation c...
Sited on a prized parcel of land, atop one of the most coveted streets in the exclusive, guard gated enclave of Shady Canyon. This custom home is sure to appeal to the ke...
21 Watercress is a stunning trophy estate hidden away in Shady Canyon. Situated on a rare, oversized corner lot, this contemporary estate built in 2019 provides nearly 12...
Discover this Santa Barbara architectural jewel gracing a sprawling ultra-private, flat lot spanning over approximately one acre and featuring a legacy-worthy estate desi...
This is your chance to own a piece of paradise. Behind the guard gated entry of Shady Canyon lies this exclusive estate on half an acre. This Irvine view home features 5 ...
Sheltered by the scenic hillsides of Shady Canyon, this custom European retreat welcomes you in all of its quiet splendor. In the spirit of the European countryside, prov...
NEW LOOK! Bright and airy with a desirable floor plan! Touched by the Tuscan sun, this Custom Shady Canyon residence draws on its setting on a sprawling private lot at th...
Welcome to 106 fountain fork, a stunning single-family home in Irvine's highly sought-after community, situated in the prestigious 24hr guard-gated of “Groves of Orchard ...
Nestled atop the picturesque orchard grove, this exquisite "Cielo Residence" at Bella Vista presents a lifestyle of opulence and desire within the esteemed guard-gated co...
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...
Welcome to your new haven. 24-7 guard gated community awaits a resort - style home in the acclaimed Vista of Orchard Hills. The grand entry opens to a desirable open floo...
"Majestic and spectacular private estate nestled within the prestigious guard-gated community of Turtle Rock Summit! With an enchanting blend of elegance and comfort, thi...
Guard-gated master planned community with resort-style amenities. Distinguish Award-winning Irvine schools;. Luxury outdoor living spaces Top-of-the-line recreation cente...
The living opportunity of a lifetime awaits you in this beautiful architectural home with many highly-designed details featuring 5 bedrooms, 5.5 Bath, plus a bonus room &...
Discover the essence of luxury living in this exquisitely appointed penthouse. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of unobstructed views, where protected land mee...
Spectacularly Remodeled View Home in one of the highest points of Irvine at the Pinnacle of Quail Hill! This Highly sought after Vicara plan 3 estate features Panoramic C...
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...
Welcome to 62 Owl Ln, a modern luxury residence in the highly sought-after neighborhood of Irvine.This prestige corner lot home, part of the "Solano" Collection Solitaire...
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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.