Mission Viejo, California, is located in southern Orange County. It is considered one of the largest master planned communities in the United States. Mission Viejo is nestled in the Saddleback Valley and has a resident population of approximately 93,000.
The city covers 18.1 square miles, a large portion of which is taken up by Lake Mission Viejo, an artificial lake in the center of town. Neighboring cities are Laguna Niguel and Laguna Hills on the west, Rancho Santa Margarita and Ladera Ranch on the east, Trabuco Canyon on the northeast, Lake Forest on the northwest and San Juan Capistrano on the south.
Mission Viejo Homes for Sale and Real Estate
Mission Viejo has a suburban feel. The community is mostly residential and features beautiful tree-lined streets and neighborhoods and has been recognized as such by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The city is well-known for its safety and in 2007 was recognized by a crime statistic survey as being the safest in America. In 2009 it was third safest in the country.
Most of Mission Viejo was built in the 1970s and 1980s. At this time demand was so high for properties in this area that homes sold out before construction ever began. Most homes are built in the Spanish Mission style. Housing prices in Mission Viejo are among some of the highest in the nation, though comparable to other cities of its size in California.
The city is ethnically diverse and family-friendly. It has a great public school district and a large population of college-educated residents where many people are homeowners. As such, it boasts a low crime rate.
Mission Viejo Neighborhoods
Mission Viejo is divided into many small neighborhoods, they include:
Aegean Heights
Aegean Hills Central
Aegean Hills North
Aliso
Anacapa
Ashton
Auburn Ridge
Azure
Baja Oso
Barcelona
Barcelona North
Bel Air
Bel Mira at Califia
Bel Mira at Quail Run
Bellagio
Belvedere
Bonaire
California Colony
California Court
California Crest
California Terrace
Casa Loma
Casta del Sol - Camel
Casta del Sol - Fiesta
Casta del Sol - Pud
Castile Central
Castille North
Cliff Wood
Copperstone
Coral Gardens
Cordova North
Cordova South
Cordova Vista
Cortez
Country Club Area
Cypress Point
Deane
Eastbrook
El Dorado
Emerald Pointe
Evergreen Lakeview
Evergreen Ridge
Finisterra Green - Alta
Finisterra Green - Baja
Finisterra on the Lake
Galicia North
Galicia South
Gallery Collection
Granada
Gand Traditions
Greystone - Califia
Highland Park
Highlands
Hillcrest Village
La Paz
La Paz South
La-Mancha
Lake Aire
Madrid Central
Madrid Del Lago
Madrid North
Mallorca
Melrose
Mirasol
Mission Viejo Central
Mission Viejo North
Mission Viejo South
Montclaire
Monte-Viejo
Monterey-Master
Montiel
Pacific Heights
Palmia-Courts I
Palmia - Heights
Palmia - Villas
Palmia - Vistas
Pinecrest
Rainbow Ridge
Rancho Santa Margarita North
Ridgemont
SS Eldorado Central
SS Eldorado North
Saddleback
Seville
Sienna Ridge
Stoneridge Gallery
Stoneybrook
Sunrise Ridge
Valencia
Ventana
Vista del Lago
Waterford
Mission Viejo Economy and Employment Opportunities
The corporate headquarters for Marie Callender's is located in Mission Viejo. The top employers are:
Mission Viejo is a very car-oriented community and most people rely on automobiles to commute to and from work. Public bus service is provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority. Commuter rail service is offered by Metrolink, while limited passenger rail service is provided by Amtrak. The nearest airport is John Wayne Airport.
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic
25909 Pala Dr. Suite 100
Mission Viejo, CA
949-768-1000 Realtors & Staff
Black Orchid Realty
26060 Acero
Mission Viejo, CA
949-444-5624 Realtors & Staff
Landmark Realtors
26030 Acero St. Ste 200
Mission Viejo, CA
949-470-3600 Realtors & Staff
Regency Real Estate Brokers
25950 Acero Ste 100
Mission Viejo, CA
949-707-4400 Realtors & Staff
REGENCY REAL ESTATE BROKERS, I
25950 ACERO #100
MISSION VIEJO, CA
949-707-4400 Realtors & Staff
RE/MAX Premier Realty
25910 Acero, Ste 160
Mission Viejo, CA
949-582-8300 Realtors & Staff
Suncoast Real Estate Serv,Inc
24000 Alicia Parkway, Ste #405
Mission Viejo, CA
949-584-9197 Realtors & Staff
Frank Bennet, Broker
26252 Avenida Calidad
Mission Viejo, CA
949-878-6644 Realtors & Staff
Rick Scatterday, Broker
26915 Via Grande
Mission Viejo, CA
949-800-3048 Realtors & Staff
PULTE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC
27401 LOS LATOS SUITE 400
MISSION VIEJO, CA
949-330-8535 Realtors & Staff
