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January 10, 2016

Camarillo Homes For Sale

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Camarillo is primarily a bedroom community and is a mere hour north of Los Angeles and only a half hour away from the beach, Camarillo is nestled below the Conejo foothills amongst green fields cooled by sea breezes. Where more than 300 days of sunshine a year beckon you outdoors, everything from shopping and concerts to weddings and dining is done alfresco here. A town with a rich history extending centuries, Camarillo melds old world charm with new sights, sounds and flavors that will lure you to stay awhile to explore and enjoy so much, so close.

Camarillo is located in Pleasant Valley at the eastern end of the Oxnard Plain, with the Santa Susana Mountains to the north, the Camarillo Hills to the northwest, the Conejo Valley to the east, and the western reaches of the Santa Monica Mountains to the south.

Camarillo and the surrounding area has a temperate, Mediterranean-type climate. Its location in a coastal valley brings mild ocean breezes and temperatures in the 70s throughout most of the year.

In the mid-1990s, multiple large retail centers, including one of California’s largest outlet malls and movie theater were built south of US 101 and west of Carmen Drive. These new retail centers have provided a large influx of cash to the city; from 1993 to 1998 sales tax revenues nearly doubled from approximately $3.5 million to approximately $6.5 million. On April 23, 2009, several new shops and restaurants opened at the Camarillo Premium Outlets, designated “The Promenade”.

The Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District is located in and around the City of Camarillo, serves a population of over 70,000 and covers an area approximately 45 square miles. It has grown from one park and 30 acres to 27 parks and over 300 acres since its inception in 1962.

Parks

The single most important reason to live in Camarillo is the city’s park and community resources that make Camarillo one of the best cities in which to live. With excellent schools, low crime, and local business growth, the highlight is the overwhelming number of parks and locations for recreation.

Aldolfo Park	Arneill Ranch Park
Birchview Park	Bob Kildee Community Park
Calleguas Creek	Camarillo Grove Park
Carmenita Park	Charter Oak Park
Community Center Park	Dos Caminos Park
Encanto Park	Foothill Park
Freedom Park	Heritage Park
Laurelwood Park	Lokker Park
Mission Oaks Park	Nancy Bush Park
Pitts Ranch Park	Pleasant Valley Fields
Quito Park	Springville Park
Trailside Park	Valle Lindo Park
Woodcreek Park	Woodside Park

Facilities

Aquatic Center	Auditorium
Classrooms	Community Center
Dirt BMX Track	Equestrian Center
Freedom Center	Freedom Gym
Roller Hockey Rink	R/C Track
Senior Center	Skatepark

Within the District, a variety of recreational facilities exist including:

Senior Center
Only Public Indoor Aquatic Center in Ventura County
Community Center
Dog Parks
Lighted Ball Fields
Tennis Courts
Running Track
Walking Paths
Soccer Fields
Hiking Trails
Picnic Shelters
Children’s Play Equipment
Skatepark
Barbecue Areas

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Corey Chambers, Realty Source Inc, BRE#01889449

January 7, 2016

North Santa Ana Homes For Sale

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North Santa Ana is a haven of parks, single family homes, and good schools. It’s placement is ideal for living a rural live while being minutes away from urban needs. The area is set apart from other parts of Santa Ana and the area by the natural landscape.

The Santa Ana River Trail is a multi-use trail complex that runs alongside the Santa Ana River. The trail stretches 30 miles from the Pacific Ocean at Huntington Beach along the Santa Ana River to the Orange/Riverside county line. It is the longest multi-use trail in Southern California, currently being restored to span 100 miles.

Santiago Creek is a major watercourse in Orange County and in the U.S. About 34 miles long, it drains most of the northern Santa Ana Mountains and is a tributary to the Santa Ana River. It is one of the longest watercourses entirely within the county.

The Santiago Creek watershed covers about 100 square miles in northern Santa Ana and northern Orange County. The upper part of the creek is free-flowing, while the lower section is urbanized and includes parts of the cities of Tustin, Orange, and Santa Ana.

River View Golf Course in Santa Ana offers a unique and challenging golfing experience which can be found nowhere else in Orange County.

Several of our golf holes play adjacent to or across the seasonal Santa Ana River. Playing these holes can be a challenge that tests not only the golfer’s skill but their ability to successfully navigate a challenging golf hole. Nowhere else in Southern California is there a river mid-city to challenge a golfer’s game.

This course has played host to many tournaments and championship events over the years. Past River View Tournament winners have included Scott Simpson, Lew Cooper, Louie Carrasco Jr. and Tiger Woods.

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January 7, 2016

South Coast Metro Santa Ana Homes For Sale

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South Coast Metro is an area loosely defined by its proximity to South Coast Plaza and John Wayne Airport, and comprising the surrounding portions of Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Newport Beach. This neighborhood distinguishes the more cosmopolitan environment of the South Coast area from the surrounding suburbs that include Santa Ana.

The South Coast Metro area includes its namesake, South Coast Plaza, along with hotels and residences. In addition to South Coast Plaza, South Coast Metro encompasses the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Repertory theater company.

Several prominent outdoor sculptures and other works of arts are displayed in the area around these buildings by artists such as Isamu Noguchi, Jean Dubuffet, Henry Moore, Richard Serra and others. This sub-section of South Coast Metro is sometimes referred to as the Costa Mesa Theater and Arts District.

A satellite of the Orange County Museum of Art, called The Orange Lounge, is located inside South Coast Plaza. Recently, plans have been drawn to move the main museum, currently located in Newport Beach to South Coast Metro.

South Coast Metro is served by the San Diego (I-405), Costa Mesa (SR-55), and Corona Del Mar (SR-73) freeways. A bus rapid transit line connecting the area to nearby John Wayne Airport, downtown Santa Ana and Anaheim is being considered for implementation in the future.

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January 6, 2016

Park Santiago Santa Ana Homes For Sale

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Once the abundant beauty of Park Santiago has captured your heart, the charm of it will hold it forever. A captivating setting in Santa Ana unites with community to create a place like no other. Park Santiago’s 1,175 homes are nestled between 17th Street, the 5 freeway, Main Street, Santiago Park and Lincoln Street. Verdant tree-lined streets, stylish architecture, and friendly neighbors make this Santa Ana neighborhood a hidden gem offering serenity in a community so near a bustling metropolis.

There’s more fun to be had at the numerous events created for the enjoyment of Park Santiago’s residents and their guests. Kids and adults alike will be entertained and get acquainted at the annual Concert in the Park, and the 4th of July parade.

The Park Santiago Neighborhood Association is active in preserving and enhancing the quality of the neighborhood. The local residents volunteer and create various committees helping to make our community a better place to live.

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Corey Chambers, Realty Source Inc, BRE#01889449

January 6, 2016

Wilshire Square Santa Ana Homes For Sale

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Wilshire Square is a neighborhood in Santa Ana where neighbors know each other. Wilshire Square is not just a collection of historic houses, it is also a place where people gather and socialize during the summer concert. Where neighbors swap cuttings to expand their gardens. Where you know your neighbors well enough to actually recognize them when you run into them in Home Depot or the supermarket.

The first house in Wilshire Square was built in 1915. The majority of homes was completed between 1922 and 1931, with a second building phase between 1935 and 1942. Very few houses were built after that, though a few were built as late as the 1950s. The wide tree-lined streets, period street lighting, and large lawns and gardens add to the neighborhood’s charm.

The homes were built by master craftsmen with Arts and Craft style overtures. The houses reflect some of the architectural styles popular at the time — Tudor Revival, Spanish Colonial, and California Bungalow. Although you will find similarities in the houses, because each one was custom-built, they all reflect the individuality of the original owners and builders. In many cases, you will also see the influence of subsequent owners who have completed sensitive remodeling, renovation, and addition projects to their home.

Residents enjoy wandering through some of the neighborhood gardens. Each one reflects the personality and style of the home, and each is an artistic and thoughtful complement to the home it surrounds.

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Corey Chambers, Realty Source Inc, BRE#01889449

January 6, 2016

Floral Park Santa Ana Homes For Sale

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Located in the northern tip of Santa Ana, the Floral Park neighborhood is a community of more than 600 vintage homes, most of which were built from the 1920s through the 1950s. Recognized as one of Orange County’s most established neighborhoods, the neighborhood is representative of a bygone era—one of gracious tree-shaded streets, abundant lawns and flowers, unique and stylish homes and, most importantly, friendly neighbors! Once blanketed by orange, avocado and walnut groves, the neighborhood features original farmhouses and the sweet smell of orange blossoms still fills the air.

The Floral Park Neighborhood Association actively works to preserve the character and beauty of the neighborhood and to provide a sense of community and tradition to its residents. Over 100 homes in Floral Park are on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties.

Floral Park was the recipient of the 2005 Neighborhood of the Year Award awarded by Neighborhood, USA, and ranked as the Number One Neighborhood in 2007 in the Orange County Register’s Best of Orange County rankings.

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January 6, 2016

Meredith Parkwood Santa Ana Homes For Sale

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Founded in 1869 Santa Ana is a historic city with a modern heart, located within the warm climes of Southern California, just 10 miles from the coast. Santa Ana is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area but has its very own distinct charm and appeal with plenty of places of interest for residents and visitors along with fabulous dining and shopping opportunities. Santa Ana is “somewhat walkable” though if you’re living in Downtown you can do just about everything on foot, making this the best neighborhood in Santa Ana.

Meredith Parkwood is overall one of the nicest neighborhoods in Santa Ana to live in. It’s right in the eastern reaches of the city, close to Tustin, and includes all the shops, restaurants, grocery stores, schools and services you’d need, plus there are more parks and open spaces here to enjoy. The crime index is lower than the Santa Ana average so it’s a safe neighborhood too.

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Corey Chambers, Realty Source Inc, BRE#01889449

January 4, 2016December 6, 2017

French Park Santa Ana Homes For Sale

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French Park is one of the Santa Ana’s oldest neighborhoods and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A charming, 20-square-block residential district, the close-knit community features stately antique homes on tree-lined streets.

French Park began in the 1890s and the homes continued to be built up to the 1920s. Most of the homes have the styles of Colonial Revival, Victorian, Neo-Classical and Craftsman Bungalow.

The area is a hidden treasure comparable to Old Towne Orange, it’s a tucked-away neighborhood that not everyone knows about.

When houses in French Park go on the market they usually are extensively remodeled and enhanced. In most cases, owners want to bring the home back to its original glory.

This French Park neighborhood benefits from being close to the city’s major amenities and it’s close proximity to the Arts District and Historic Downtown. Also, in it’s own neck of the woods they have a special community hub.

Just north of French Park is the French Court neighborhood. This neighborhood benefits from easy access to the interstate while still being close to downtown and numerous grocery stores, restaurants and shops.

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January 3, 2016December 6, 2017

Downtown Santa Ana Homes For Sale

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With an exploding food scene, unique retail developments, as well as a growing entertainment hub, Downtown Santa Ana, or Historical Downtown, is one of America’s Coolest Cities.

Historical Downtown Santa Ana has been revitalized and the beautify of the Downtown’s retail section continues to attract new businesses, entrepreneurs, and locals looking for a true Southern California urban destination.

A simulation of a street car in Downtown Santa Ana

The Historical Downtown area contains the Santa Ana Civic Center, which includes the Old Orange County Courthouse, the Ronald Reagan Federal Building, the United States Courthouse, and the California Court of Appeal.

The restaurant and retail sections of Historical Downtown Santa Ana have three distinct business districts namely the Artists Village, Calle Cuatro Marketplace and the West and East End.

The Artists Village corridor is a thriving area of art galleries, studios, creative offices, as well as home to several popular restaurants. Located on Second Street at Broadway, in the heart of historic downtown Santa Ana. The village extends from First Street to Fourth Street, and Bush Street to Birch, surrounding the Second Street Mall between Broadway and Sycamore Street.

Originally proposed in the mid-1980s, the village was meant to revitalize one of Orange County’s oldest cities and bring back part of a once-thriving downtown, with dozens of historical buildings, most vacant for years.

The Grand Central Art Center is an anchor and catalyst for a ten-square block area in the heart of downtown designated as the Artists Village. The subsequent success of the Artists Village has helped spawn a cultural and economic renewal.

Lofts were built in the Artist’s Village in theearly 2000s, several live-work loft developments came to the downtown including Main Street Studio Lofts and the Santa Ana Lofts, East Village Lofts as well as Artists Village lofts. These artist-centric developments allowed homeowners to experience downtown living while providing them an opportunity to help the flourishing art movement continue to move forward.

An example of the modern interior of the modern lofts include the Santa Ana Lofts. Interior finishes at Santa Ana Lofts include modern kitchen cabinetry, granite kitchen counter tops and undercounted stainless steel sinks. Commercial grade steel stairs reduce maintenance over long term ownership. Energy Efficient Milgard Low-E Fiberglass windows for reduced outside sound and improved durability over vinyl and steel competitors. Historically influenced brick veneer and brick pavers.

Today, the Artists Village is the home to various restaurants, shops, artist galleries, as well as art institutions, including Cal State Fullerton Grand Central Art Center and the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art.

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East 4th Street (Calle Quatro) (bounded by French Street and Broadway) is a .3 mile corridor lined with a variety of boutique shops, restaurants, as well as various other retail shops and services.

The centerpiece of Historic 4th Street is the East End known as The Fiesta Marketplace. The East End is a pedestrian-friendly outdoor mall that markets to both the local community and a wider socioeconomic demographic in an effort to retain and attract an audience looking for an alternative to indoor malls and chain restaurants.

The newest refurbished amenity is The Frida Cinema; a two-screen theater converted to an art-house theater showcasing independent film and film related progrmaming, community-building, and education.

In February 2015, The 4th Street Market opened, introducing an indoor food market to compliment the expanding food scene. Similar to the Grand Central Market in Downtown Los Angeles or the Boston Public Market, the 4th Street Market includes a variety of tenants including Portola Coffee, Electric City Butcher, as well as host an incubator/accelerator kitchens where up-and-coming food producers can utilize the Market’s facilities to prepare, package, and sell their goods.

The West End (located between Ross Street and Broadway and West 4th Street) is a unique corridor home to many historic buildings and is located directly across the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse.

Over the past years, this section of the downtown has successfully blossomed into a cultural and entertainment hub for Orange County’s LGBT population, with notable LGBT-friendly destinations including Theater Out, VLVT Lounge, as well as the West 4th Street corridor playing host to the annual Orange County Pride Festival.

Located less than a quarter mile away on Civic Center Drive is the Santa Ana Civic Center, home to several institutional City and County buildings including:

Santa Ana City Hall (Civic Center Plaza)
Santa Ana Civic Center Plaza (Ross, Civic Center, Santa Ana Blvd, Flower)
Santa Ana Public Library (Civic Center Dr. & Ross)
Santa Ana Transit Terminal – OCTA (Santa Ana Blvd & Ross)
Old Orange County Courthouse (Civic Center, Broadway, Sycamore, Santa Ana Blvd.)
Orange County Courthouse (Civic Center Plaza)
Orange County Public Law Library (Civic Center Plaza)
Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse (4th & Broadway)
The Civic Center/Courthouse District

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January 2, 2016December 17, 2017

Santa Ana Homes For Sale

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Santa Ana has a number of perks that provide an improved quality of life for the residents. Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm amusement parks are located northeast of Santa Ana, several miles away. Beaches are located around 20 minutes to the south, accessible by the 55 freeway. Huntington Beach and Newport Beach as well as other coastal communities offer world-class shopping, dining, boating, swimming and surfing opportunities.

Santa Ana has several distinct districts. The core of the city is the downtown area, which contains both retail and housing, as well as the Santa Ana Civic Center which is a dense campus of administrative buildings for both the city and the county of Orange.

The Civic Center is also home to the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse. Several historic homes dating from the late 1800s can be found as well, and their preservation is a key issue as development of the downtown area continues.

North of downtown is the “Midtown” district along Main St., home to entertainment destinations such as the Bowers Museum, Main Place Mall, and the Discovery Science Center.

Santa Ana Homes for Sale — Discovery Cube – Santa Ana

Near the intersection of the Santa Ana Freeway and the Costa Mesa Freeway is the newly designated “Metro East” area, which the city council has envisioned as a secondary mixed-use development district.

Also on the east side of the city is the Santa Ana Zoo, notable for its collection of monkeys and species from South and Central America.

The south end of the city is home to the South Coast Plaza, a major shopping center, which is the primary destination of this area.

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Museums

Artist Village and Civic Center
Bowers Museum – History museum started in the 1930s with a large collection of Central American artifacts
Heritage Museum of Orange County (formerly Centennial Heritage Museum) – home of the Kellogg House and other 1890s buildings
CSUF Grand Central Art Center – At the heart of the Artist Village in Santa Ana
Orange County Center for Contemporary Art
El Centro Cultural de México
Santiago Art District
Bowers Museum of Cultural Art
Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum

Parks

Delhi Park and El Salvador Park (Artesia Pilar Neighborhood)
Historic Floral Park
Historic French Park

Historic and Community Centers

Downtown Santa Ana Historic Districts.
St. Joseph Catholic Church, established in 1887, renovated in the late 1980s.
Pacific Electric Sub-Station No. 14
Southern (D), Builders Exchange Building
Discovery Science Center
Downtown Santa Ana Historic Districts
Galaxy Theatre
Main Place Mall opened in 1987
OC Pavilion performing arts center and 5-star restaurant Ambrosia
Santa Ana Civic Center
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana Public Library
Santa Ana Zoo, built in 1960
Santa Ana City Hall
Ronald W Reagan Federal Court House
Riverview Golf Course
Willowick Municipal Golf Course

Neighborhoods of Santa Ana Homes for Sale

Artesia Pilar

Bella Vista

Bristol-Warner

Casa Bonita

Cedar Evergreen

Centennial Park

Central City

Cornerstone Village

Delhi – Below Average

Eastside – Good

Fairhaven – Good

Floral Park – Top

Flower Park – Average

French Court – Good

French Park – Good

Heninger Park – OK

Lacy – Average

Laurelhurst

Logan – Below Average

Lyon Street Average

Mabury Park – Very Good

Madison Park- Average

Memorial Park

Meredith Parkwood

Mid-City

Morning Sunwood

Morrison-Eldridge Park – Very Good

New Horizons – Good | HOMES FOR SALE | UNLISTED HOMES FOR SALE

North Santa Ana

Park Santiago – Top

pasa de santiago – Good

Pico-Lowell – Below Average

Portola Park – Good

Riverview – Good

Riverview West – Good

Sandpointe – Above Average

Santa Ana Triangle

Santa Anita

South Coast – Good

Sunwood Central

Thornton Park

Valley Adams

Washington Square – Very Good

West Floral Park – Top

Willard – Below Average

Wilshire Square – Top

Windsor Village

Windsor Village North

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