Located about 40 miles from Los Angeles and Hollywood, Irvine is a planned city of more than 210,000 residents. Incorporated in 1971, it is established in over 45 square miles. With a past rich in Spanish history, much of the land was purchased by James Irvine, after which the city is named, accounting for much of its successful development since the 1960s.  In 2008, Irvine placed (by CNNMoney.com) as the fourth best place to live in the United States. The city has master planned and continues to convert the former El Toro Marine Base land into the Orange County Great Park—spanning more than 1,300 acres (nearly twice the size of New York’s Central Park) and embracing environmental sustainability, it will become one of the nation’s metropolitan treasures.

With great schools, plenty of job opportunities, many planned neighborhoods and communities; it also boasts one of the lowest violent crime rates in the nation. There are over twenty companies headquartered in Irvine, including:  Allergan, Broadcom Entertainment, Epicor Software, Freedom Communications, Gateway, Inc., and LA Fitness, Parker Hannifin,  St. John Knits, Taco Bell, and Western Digital.

Irvine is divided into townships, called villages. There are over forty villages in Irvine, each with a distinct architecture. Many parks, playgrounds, tennis courts and swimming pools are within the village communities. Homes and condominiums abound in Irvine and offer varied price ranges. 

The city is well known for its college, The University of Southern California, Irvine, a university with more than 20,000 students and over 7,000 employees. There is also Irvine Valley College and neighboring Soka University, California State University Fullerton and Pepperdine University.  The Irvine Unified School District has many elementary and middle schools and four award winning high schools. Irvine has three public libraries, including The Heritage Library which serves as the regional reference library for Central Orange County.   

The city is well positioned for all major transportation and recently began operating its own mass-transit bus service called the iSHuttle, routing to the Tustiin Metrolink station and nearby John Wayne Airport. Irvine is also knows for a bicycle lane system, with over 40 miles of off-road bicycle trails and over 200 miles of on-road bicycle lanes in Irvine.

Irvine Homes

$375,000

53 Exeter , Irvine

Upgraded new paint, hot water heater, toilet, lighting, with newer tile in kitchen countertop, lighting, carpet. Great location close to the pool and carport. Indoor laun...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 3
  • Bldg. Columbia Square

26 Land Grant 
 Irvine CA 92618

$613,645

26 Land Grant , Irvine

Ready for a November move-in! This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with a 2 car garage is located in Portola Springs. This home includes maple cabinets, Whirlpool stai...

  • Beds 4
  • Baths 3

54 Peony 
 Irvine CA 92618

$479,000

54 Peony , Irvine

Cozy enough but spacious due to a great floorplan that includes dual master bedrooms + guest bathroom and high ceilings is located in the brand new community of Woodbury ...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 3
  • Bldg. Monterey

15 Weathersfield 
 Irvine CA 92602

$390,000

15 Weathersfield , Irvine

Highly desireable Townhome in the Andover community. This home has 2 bedrooms and on office. Office has no closet. Upstairs landing has loft/study space. Kitchen has s...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 3
  • Bldg. Andover

105 Hallmark 
 Irvine CA 92620

$379,900

105 Hallmark , Irvine

Desirable and spacious 2 bedroom condo located in an end-unit. Home has recessed lightings, plantation wood shutters through the house. Upgraded with elegant new wood flo...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 2
  • Bldg. Four Quartets

606 Solvay Aisle 
 Irvine CA 92606

$489,800

606 Solvay Aisle , Irvine

The biggest plan in Brio. 2 bed rooms plus a den. High ceiling, very light and bright. Morning sun in the living room. All activities on second floor. Attached 2 garages....

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 2
  • Bldg. Brio

604 Terra Bella 
 Irvine CA 92602

$359,000

604 Terra Bella , Irvine

Look at this A STANDARD SALE in Terra Bella! This beautiful home comes complete with Italian country charm, townhome lifestyle, room to spread out & nearby award winning...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 3

96 Talisman 
 Irvine CA 92620

$480,000

96 Talisman , Irvine

Woodbury Stunner! Short Sale, Pre-Approved List Price by Lender. This Beauty boasts 2 bedrooms, a 3rd bedroom/loft/office space, three baths, & an open floor plan. Superb...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 3
  • Bldg. Four Quartets

53 Finisterra 
 Irvine CA 92614

$679,800

53 Finisterra , Irvine

JMPeters Model C-253 with a private wrap around backyard with covered patio. Gated courtyard entry,living/formal dining with high ceiling and plantation shutters. Family ...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 3

54 Cedarlake 
 Irvine CA 92614

$555,900

54 Cedarlake , Irvine

Rare find!! Great Inside-Loop Location. Popular SINGLE STORY Inverness model in the Lakeside tract. No-one above or below. Home does not back to a street - it backs to th...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 2
  • Bldg. Lakeside

63 Sapphire 
 Irvine CA 92602

$390,000

63 Sapphire , Irvine

Terrific Townhouse in Irvine!!! A delightful front patio welcomes your guests and as you open your front door you will find gorgeous hardwood floors, shutters, recessed l...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 3
  • Bldg. Mandeville

87 Stepping Stone 
 Irvine CA 92603

$550,000

87 Stepping Stone , Irvine

Desirable Quail Hill townhouse,One bedroom and 3/4 bath downstairs, 2 bedroom and 2 full bath upstairs.Granite counter with back splash, upstairs loft, Large balcony, wal...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 3
  • Bldg. Casalon

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