If you are looking for a new home in Orange County, we applaud your decision! Bordered by Los Angeles County on the north, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties on the northeast, San Diego County on the southeast and the powerful Pacific Ocean on the southwest, Orange County’s 789 square miles has the perfect spot for you. Here is a guide to homes for sale in Orange County.
A bit about Orange County, CA
Did you know that there are eight Orange Counties in the United States? But there is only one Orange County, Ca and it offers a unique lifestyle and diverse communities that no other place offers. Consisting of 36 distinctive cities and suburban neighborhoods, the city of Santa Ana serves as the governmental center of Orange County. The city of Irvine is the financial and business section, while Anaheim is the main tourist destination.
The weather is sublime, with mild winters and the delightful summer highs average out at 86 degrees. Combined with the glorious location of OC – a 40-mile coastline overlooking the Gulf of Santa Catalina and the splendid Santa Ana Mountains as a backdrop – it comes as no surprise that the residents of Orange County enjoy time outdoors. The OC’s 42 miles of beaches, sprawling wilderness and nature parks with miles of trails and coastal preserves offers so much to explore and immerses yourself into the ultimate Southern California lifestyle.
Orange County offers an array of unique boutiques, eclectic shops, and exclusive designer flagships in centers such as the South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island. Lovers of fine dining will be thrilled by a new school of award-winning chefs serving up California’s bountiful produce and local seafood.
Orange County’s schools are among the best in the nation and many have received numerous awards as California Distinguished Schools and National Blue Ribbon recognition’s for it’s K-12 schools. It is also home to the prominent University of California Irvine, Cal State Fullerton as well as many other highly recognized and sought after universities and community colleges.
Living in The OC
With so many scenic options from which to choose, finding the perfect home to maximize the lifestyle of Orange County requires the services of energetic, experienced realtors. Sisters Cheryl Newton and Linda Caddick with Berkshire Hathaway are Orange County locals who have spent many years delighting their clients. Their one-stop real estate website for all your home buying (and selling) needs makes searching for Orange County homes for sale as enjoyable as possible.
As part of a desire to make the whole process of moving your home as painless as possible, there are various useful guides available on our website – from a mortgage calculator to neighborhood overviews.