Top rated schools, low crime and master planned villages make Irvine one of the most sought after places to buy in Orange County. Start your search here.
Irvine is one of the most sought after places to buy a home in Orange County, and for good reason: top rated schools, low crime, master planned villages and a steady market. It is also competitive, and the right home often comes down to knowing the villages and moving quickly. This page is your starting point, with live listings above and a plain guide to how buying in Irvine actually works.
I am Regina Chen, a top 1 percent Irvine agent with more than 150 million dollars in career sales. When you are ready to tour a home or talk strategy, reach me at (714) 866-9166
The most affordable way into Irvine and a strong first purchase.
More space and often a little land, while still sharing some structure.
From starter homes to estates, across established and newer villages.
A steady stream of new releases opens each year.
Irvine is a premium market, and prices reflect the schools and the demand. Ask me for the current median and what it looks like in the village you are considering, since it shifts by area and season. Most homes also carry HOA dues, and many newer villages add a MelloRoos tax, both of which change your true monthly cost. Our guide to HOA fees in Irvine breaks those down.
Irvine Unified is one of the reasons families pay a premium here, and homes near the strongest schools tend to hold value especially well. If schools are shaping your search, our guide to the best Irvine neighborhoods for families is a good next read.
Buying in a competitive market is about preparation. I help you get fully pre approved, move fast when the right home appears, and represent only you in the negotiation. Start with the buyer's guide for the full process.
If you are selling, the same local knowledge works in your favor on pricing and timing. Start with a free home valuation and we will look at what your home is worth today
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More than 150 million dollars in career sales, a top 1 percent Irvine standing, and over eight years in these villages, in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Taiwanese. Call (714) 866-9166 when you are ready to look.
Irvine is a premium market and prices vary widely by village and home type, from condos to estates. Tell me your budget and the type of home you want and I will send what is active now, plus the current median for that area.
There is no single best. Families often choose villages near top schools, first time buyers look at condos and townhomes, and move up buyers weigh newer villages against established ones. It depends on your priorities, which is where I can help.
Many newer villages do, older ones often do not. Always check both the HOA dues and any Mello-Roos before you make an offer.
Irvine has held value well over time, supported by schools, jobs and limited land. As with anywhere, it depends on the home, the village and your timeline.
Well located homes can move quickly. Being fully pre approved and ready to act is often what wins, and it is the first thing I help buyers line up.
