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

$575,000

104 Vermillion , Irvine

It doesn t get any better than this extended Plan Three by famed builder Pulte Homes. Strategically positioned on a corner, this detached home boasts of granite, molding...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 3.0
  • Bldg. Soltice

$699,000

19 Heron , Irvine

A rare find! Highly desirable single story home located on a prime corner lot with a beautiful wrap-around garden! This home features: cathedral ceilings, gourmet kitchen...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 2.0

$465,000

212 GARDEN GATE Lane , Irvine

Interior location facing greenbelt in Glenneyre at Lanes End. Beautiful Hardwood flooring. Front Patio, Open Kitchen opening to large side yard, Direct Access attache...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 2.0

$488,000

3 Ericson Aisle , Irvine

3 BedRm, 3 BathRm, 2 levels, 2-Car direct access garage. Largest Model W/main floor bedRm/full bath. INTERIOR QUIET Location next to guest parking. Private tropical gated...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 3.0
  • Bldg. Northwood Villas

$449,000

96 STANFORD Court , Irvine

This UPGRADED Princeton Townhome, in a QUIET location backing to a GREENBELT, is ACROSS from UCI. Enjoy a SUNNY, AIRY floorplan w/SOARING CEILINGS. FRENCH DOORS & WINDOWS...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 2.0
  • Bldg. Princeton Townhomes

$325,000

5 Exeter , Irvine

Nicely upgraded light and bright upper end unit condo with green belt view. Two beds and 1 full bath with grnite double sinks. Granite counter top and tile floor in kitch...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 1.0
  • Bldg. Columbia Square

$429,900

56 Great Lawn , Irvine

Woodbury Village. Freshly painted interior, new a/c unit, and new appliances. Kitchen features granite counter tops and upgraded cabinets. Open living room with fireplac...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 3.0
  • Bldg. Treo (WDTR)

106 Saint James 
 Irvine CA 92606

$544,900

106 Saint James , Irvine

Lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath with office detached home in Parklane.

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 3.0
  • Bldg. Parklane (WN)

20 Julian 
 Irvine CA 92602

$589,000

20 Julian , Irvine

Beautiful Detached Home in Northpark Square Community. New Paint & Carpet. Stainless Steel Appliances. Open Floor Plan. Living Room with Fireplace. 3 Bedrooms upstairs wi...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 3.0
  • Bldg. Tiburon

5222 WALNUT Avenue
 Irvine CA 92604

$425,000

5222 WALNUT Avenue , Irvine

REMODELED...JUST-LIKE-NEW...with a BIG and BEAUTIFUL YARD! (Check Out Awesome Photos!) QUIET End Unit Location Next to Greenbelt! DRAMATIC and CONTEMPORARY Architecture w...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 3.0
  • Bldg. Walnut Court

65 Reunion 
 Irvine CA 92603

$449,000

65 Reunion , Irvine

STANDARD SALE IN QUAIL HILL!!! This home has it all with a beautiful gourmet kitchen, travertine floors, new custom paint, new carpet throughtout, inside laundry, attache...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 2.0
  • Bldg. William Lyon

81 Talmadge 
 Irvine CA 92602

$538,000

81 Talmadge , Irvine

Picture Perfect 'Detached' 3 Bed + 2.5 Bath Home in the Prestigious Guard Gated Community of Northpark. Great Floor Plan with Private Kitchen w/ Center Island, Formal Din...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 3.0
  • Bldg. San Simeon

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