Mission Viejo Real Estate Homes For sale

Nestled in the southern half of Orange County, Mission Viejo, California, is a beautiful master-planned community situated in the Saddleback Valley. It is one of the largest master-planned communities ever constructed at one time in the U.S. Mission Viejo is home to a population of more than 100,000, as of estimates in 2009, and it has been named one of the safest large cities in the nation, according to a 2007 Morgan Quitno crime survey.

The city is suburban and is primarily residential, although there are some smaller businesses and offices found here. The median household income here is $92,614. Mission Viejo derives its name from Rancho Mission Viejo, a Spanish land grant that the community was founded upon. Residents can receive medical attention at Mission Hospital, the area's largest. Malls and retail centers in Mission Viejo include The Shops at Mission Viejo, Gateway Shopping Center, Market on the Lake Shopping Center and Mission Viejo Mall Shopping Center.

Three golf courses, The Mission Viejo Country Club, Casta del Sol Golf Course and the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, provide golf enthusiasts a number of options, and the Norman P. Murry Community and Senior Center offers an array of activities and events. The city's center is home to Lake Mission Viejo, a man-made lake with boat rentals and beaches to enjoy. The Mission Viejo Youth Athletic Park is the site of eight baseball fields and five soccer fields.

Saddleback College is a large two-year community college in the southern part of the city. The University of California, Irvine, Chapman University and Soka University of America are also all located nearby and easily accessible by residents. The city is served by two school districts, the Capistrano Unified and Saddleback Valley Unified School Districts, which include here more than a dozen elementary schools, three middle schools and four high schools.

Newest Mission Viejo Homes For Sale

$825,000

27 Ironwood , Mission Viejo

Ideal location on small cul de sac in Crystal Ridge. Home is 4 bedrooms and a bonus room or 5th bedroom. square footage estimate over 3300 sq ft. Bedroom and bath on lo...

  • Beds 4
  • Baths 3

$469,000

22992 Cecelia , Mission Viejo

Fabulous Madrid home in Mission Viejo is located on a quiet private street with wonderful pride of ownership. Pool/Spa in an easy care yard, front Lania stlye patio welco...

  • Beds 5
  • Baths 3

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$768,900

26561 SAN TORINI Road, Mission Viejo

Pride of ownership shows in this highly upgraded Pool & Spa home. As you enter the foyer you are treated to a spacious Vaulted ceiling area with a skylight that illuminat...

  • Beds 4
  • Baths 3

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$459,900

21151 CEDAR Lane, Mission Viejo

This is a perfect 'view' home, sits high on the hill so you won't hear traffic below. New double pane windows and sliders, new hardwood floors, newer tile in kitchen, bli...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 2

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$795,000

28872 Greenacres , Mission Viejo

Wonderful JM Peters home in the guard gated community of Canyon Crest! This lovely 4 bedroom home offers open floor plan, large gourmet kitchen with center island and wal...

  • Beds 4
  • Baths 3

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$925,000

28846 Woodcreek , Mission Viejo

Spectacular Panoramic Views of Mountains & City Lights! Interior Improvements include Elegant Chandeliers, Wrought Iron Staircase, Granite Counters, Plantation Shutters,...

  • Beds 5
  • Baths 3

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$524,900

23536 Avenida Topanga , Mission Viejo

Rare find: spacious single story home, with great curb appeal, on large lot in the very desirable el dorado neighborhood. Private backyard. Light and bright open floorpl...

  • Beds 4
  • Baths 2

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$405,750

22685 LA VINA Drive, Mission Viejo

Fixer, needs TLC

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 2

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$489,900

26711 SADDLEBACK Drive, Mission Viejo

Mrs. Clean lives here! Immaculate single-level home with dynamite panoramic view to rear. Kitchen features new range and microwave. Skylights in fr and master bath. Maste...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 2

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$749,000

26382 San Souci , Mission Viejo

Gorgeous 3bd 3ba house with living room, famly room, den and formal dining room. This house has beautiful high ceilings and shows like a model home. There is a balcony of...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 3

Last updated on September 03, 2010.