Laguna Niguel is located in Orange County just east of Laguna Beach. Founded in 1959, Laguna Niguel is one of the very first mastered planned cities in Southern California. The city was incorporated in 1989 becoming the 29th city in Orange County. Tucked into the coastal San Joaquin Hills, Laguna Niguel is bordered by Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills and Aliso Veijo. Los Angeles is 54 miles to the north and San Diego is 74 miles to the south. Laguna Niguel encompasses 14.9 square miles, 14.8 are land and .5 is water. The city name is derived from the Spanish word for lagoon, Laguna and from the American Indian word “Nigueli” taken from the Juaneno Village once located near Aliso Creek. The Laguna Niguel population is approximately 63,000 people.
Students living in Laguna Niguel attend schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. Laguna Niguel is served by seven elementary schools, one middle school and two high schools. The high schools are Dana Hills High School located in Dana Point and Aliso Niguel High School located in Aliso Viejo. There are 16 private schools in Laguna Niguel which serve 2,100 students. These schools include Grace Classical Academy, Laguna Montessori Center, St. Anne, Oceanview School and McDowell Private School. Saddleback College is the local community college that serves 20,000 students.
Laguna Niguel has a large variety of real estate options. Laguna Niguel is divided into quadrants: East, West, North and South. East Laguna Niguel is south of Crown Valley and east of Niguel. West Laguna Niguel is North of Crown Valley and west of Niguel. North Laguna Niguel is north of Crown Valley and east of Niguel. South Laguna Niguel is south of Crown Valley and west of Niguel. Laguna Niguel home prices range from $300,000 to 20 plus million dollars. Home choices range from small condos to custom built water front estates. Among the many developments that make-up Laguna Niguel are Beacon Hill, Mandevilla, the Ocean Ranch Collection, and the Westerlies. Several neighborhoods have amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, City Night Lights, surrounding canyons, San Joaquin Hills and picture perfect sunsets. The Franco Team of local, experienced real estate professionals will help you find your perfect Laguna Niguel home.
Laguna Niguel is filled with an array of outdoor activities. The city is home to 3,650 acres of public trails, parks and open green spaces interspersed throughout the city. The Crown Valley Community Park features the 18 acre Niguel Botanical Preserve. The Botanical Preserve is dedicated to displaying plant material that is appropriate for the Southern California region collected from around the world. The garden was started in 1981, as a community vegetable garden, with the goals of community education and creating green spaces for future generations. The gardens are loosely organized according to the plant collections based on region; Australia, Africa, South America, Mediterranean and California/Mexico. There are walking trails throughout the gardens for visitors to enjoy the various areas.
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Perched on an expansive corner lot in the coveted Laguna Niguel community of Bear Brand Ranch, this exemplary estate showcases an ideal location and every desired amenity...
Your luxurious resort-like hideaway on over 1/2 an acre awaits at this 4 bed, 4.5 bath, true single-level new construction by master builder Forte Specialty Contractors, ...
Savor glistening Ocean and Harbor views throughout by day before being captivated with a dazzling array of nighttime city-lights that embellish the Orange County coastlin...
Located within the private and exclusive guard-gated community of Laguna Sur, this exquisite home offers 4 beds, 6 baths, unparalleled luxury finishes throughout, and swe...
Welcome to your dream home in Orange County's exclusive Laguna Niguel neighborhood. This breathtaking estate sits atop the 10th hole of the prestigious El Niguel private ...
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Here is the chance to move yourself into a well priced home within one of the most exclusive upscale gated communities of Laguna Niguel that encompasses well manicured su...
Outstanding custom residence located within the coveted and prestigious gated community of “South Peak”, Laguna Niguel! This approximately 6300 sq. ft. home sits on the h...
Perched on the hillside of Laguna Sur, this stunning one acre lot in Laguna Niguel exemplifies the term “unbeatable view.” This property is a blank canvas overlooking the...
Truly an extraordinary opportunity for this meticulously cared for “Ocean View” residence located within the coveted guard gated community of Palmilla in Laguna Niguel! T...
Truly a fantastic opportunity to purchase a custom residence located within the coveted "Ocean Close" & "Guard-gated" community of Ocean Ranch in Laguna Niguel. This ver...
Come see this fabulous 4 bedroom home on the top of the hill in the exclusive Palmilla community. When you walk inside you can't help but notice the vaulted ceilings, ne...
This mid-century designed home is located in a much sought after Laguna Niguel neighborhood. Situated on a cul de sac in the community of Niguel West it offers seclusion...
An OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME to own a premium view lot in one of the most prestigious gated communities in south Orange County! 3 Sun Terrace boasts exquisite, sit-down, ...
Tucked away in a hidden neighborhood adjacent to the golf course at El Niguel Country Club, this completely remodeled smart home is ready to be enjoyed. The curb appeal ...
The stunning quality and exquisite detail in this home will captivate you from the minute you walk in the door. You’ll be in awe of every detail in the home, but especial...
Truly an outstanding opportunity for an approximate 10,900sqft level building site with "Ocean and Catalina Views" located within the prestigious guard-gated community of...
Stylish and steeped in elegance, this amazing Laguna Niguel cul-de-sac abode will take your breath away! Meticulously re-built by Chris Dyer and impeccably designed by Mi...
Back on market, buyer could not perform. Spectacular, completely remodeled home located in the coveted Pacesetters community, showcasing panoramic rolling hills, city l...
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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.