Irvine, CA is located in South Orange, it is the Northern most city in South Orange.  Irvine is a planned city, developed mainly by the Irvine Company over the the past 4 decades.  The city was originally incorporated in 1971, but saw most of its development in 1990's and early 2000's, with new development still ongoing today.  As of the 2010 Census, Irvine's population was 212,375.  Due to Irvine's great climate, excellent schools, proximity to goods jobs and recreation, Irvine has been named as the top 5 cities in the United States, by Businessweek in 2011 and CNNMoney.com in 2008. 

Irvine is a planned city, it is divided into "Villages."  Each Village is designed to be self contained offering similarly designed homes, as well as shopping districts, schools, and extensive park and recreation areas.   Having been designed over a series of years and even decades, each village has its own unique feel, yet they all flow together perfectly.  Find your perfect Irvine Community (Village) with the homes searches located to the right.

Access to employment is one of the reasons for the high demand for Irvine Real Estate.  Irvine has multiple employment hubs, Woodbury Town Center, Irvine, caincluding a growing high tech sector.  Irvine is home to such large companies as Allergran, Broadcom, In-N-Out Burger and Taco Bell.  Many national and international companies have North American headquarters or large offices in Irvine, including Mazda Motor Corporation, Toshiba Corporation and Kia Motors.  The Largest employers  in Irvine include the University of Irvine, Verizon Wireless and Edwards Lifesciences. Along with these business hubs, Irvine also offers great access to the other large business hubs of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa with the 5 and 405 freeways which both dissect Irvine. 

Oak Creek Golf, IrvineAll work and no play makes Jack and everyone else dull.  That is certainly not a problem in Irvine.  Irvine was designed with the outdoors in mind, due to the great weather which Irvine has year round.  The city offers extensive parks for walking or just enjoying the open space, it also has many sports field where the residents of Irvine enjoying playing softball, soccer and other sports.  Irvine Parks and recreation also offers many after school programs for kids.  Irvine also offers great dining and shopping options, with Irvine Spectrum being one of the largest Regional malls located within the Irvine borders.  Irvine Spectrum is home to large stores such as Nordstrom as well as offering many dining options such as P.F. Changs and Javiers, a local favorite.  Irvine Spectrum also offers an IMAX theatre and the Improv Comedy Club.  With its great location, Irvine is close to the other large entertainment centers in Orange County, Costa Mesa's South Coast Plaza and Newport's Fashion Island.

Education has a large influence on the continued success as high demand city to live in.  University of Irvine is one of the region's largest employer, as well as bringing in students from all over the nation and the world to Irvine.  Yet an even larger aspect of the education picture is Irvine's school district, which is consistently rated among the best in state and the nation.  Irvine is served primarily by the Irvine Unified School District, which has four High Schools in Irvine.  These schools are University High School, Irvine High School, Northwood High School and Woodbridge High school.  While all four schools are excellent University High School is definitely the star, in 2011 it was named the #8 high school in the nation and #2 public school in the nation by Newsweek. 

Irvine Homes for Sale

11 NORTON Street, Irvine CA 92612

$879,000

11 NORTON Street, Irvine

Beautiful custom home! This amazing single story home is located in the award winning school district of University Park. The home, completed in 2008, features: 4 bedroom...

  • Beds 4
  • Baths 3.0
  • MLS NP13096816

33 MANDRAKE Way, Irvine CA 92612

$750,000

33 MANDRAKE Way, Irvine

Beautifully upgraded 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath 2000 sq. ft. home in lovely University Park with view of greenbelt. Gourmet Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, marble f...

  • Beds 4
  • Baths 3.0
  • MLS OC13096695

$449,900

33 South CHRISTAMON Unit #14, Irvine

Spacious two level end-unit townhome situated on a greenbelt. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a 2 car garage with direct access. The kitchen opens to the family room ...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 3.0
  • MLS OC13096673
  • Bldg. Square (SQ)

76 BRIARWOOD, Irvine CA 92604

$450,000

76 BRIARWOOD, Irvine

Townhouse in Village Glen section of Woodbridge, in Irvine. Great location with wonderful ammenities. Go to www.wva.org for community information.

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 2.0
  • MLS 21475823
  • Bldg. Out of Area Subdivision

303 HUNTINGTON, Irvine CA 92620

$385,000

303 HUNTINGTON, Irvine

Enter through your private courtyard patio to this charming townhome style floorplan featuring Two Master Suites upstairs, a separate guest bathroom downstairs and inside...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 3.0
  • MLS PW13096650
  • Bldg. Horizon (HR)

18 East LUCERO, Irvine CA 92620

$620,000

18 East LUCERO, Irvine

Wonderful Single Story Home!!!! Most Desirable and High Demand area in Irvine. Great LOCATION!!! This Home Features, 3 bed, 2 bath and 2 Car attached Garage. Home shows L...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 2.0
  • MLS PW13096638

10 DRIFTWOOD Unit #5, Irvine CA 92604

$529,000

10 DRIFTWOOD Unit #5, Irvine

Desirable single level floorplan in great location, steps to Woodbridge North Lake and Lagoon area. Walking distance to Stonecreek elementary and Southlake middle schools...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 2.0
  • MLS OC13096580
  • Bldg. Townhomes (TH)

29 WONDERLAND, Irvine CA 92620

$898,000

29 WONDERLAND, Irvine

Welcome to exquisite corner lot home in the heart of popular Northwood II Gated Community. This highly upgraded quiet neighborhood home features dual master bedrooms with...

  • Beds 4
  • Baths 4.0
  • MLS PW13096543
  • Bldg. Serissa (SERI)

$549,800

46 RIVERSTONE Unit #57, Irvine

Largest floorplan in Windwood Garden Homes offering 3 bedrooms & 2 1/2 baths in a spacious, open floorplan. End unit has lots of additional parking off the street with ...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 3.0
  • MLS OC13096533
  • Bldg. Windwood Garden Homes (GH)

37 CORIANDER, Irvine CA 92603

$799,900

37 CORIANDER, Irvine

Standard sale!! Quail hill detached cul-de-sac home! 3 Bedrooms/2.5 baths with loft, beautiful hardwood flooring through out downstairs, large walk in closet, french door...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 3.0
  • MLS PW13096352
  • Bldg. Linden (LIND)

189 GROVELAND, Irvine CA 92620

$540,000

189 GROVELAND, Irvine

Perfectly appointed, twin master townhome. No one above or below! This Garland Park Plan 1 offers two bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths with a two car attached tandem garage. Ope...

  • Beds 2
  • Baths 3.0
  • MLS OC13096258
  • Bldg. Garland Park (WDGP)

110 ECHO Run Unit #63, Irvine CA 92614

$449,000

110 ECHO Run Unit #63, Irvine

Lowest Priced and/or Best Valued 3bed/2bath Townhome/Condo in Irvine. Completely remodeled. New Kitchen, new cabinets, new appliances, new flooring, new lighting, crown ...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 2.0
  • MLS PW13096222
  • Bldg. Park Vista (PV)

3131 MICHELSON Drive Unit #1202, Irvine CA 92612

$649,000

3131 MICHELSON Drive Unit #1202, Irvine

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  • Beds 2
  • Baths 2.0
  • MLS OC13096216
  • Bldg. Marquee at Park Place (MARQ)

$529,000

15 TANGERINE, Irvine

Beautiful Ranch style three bedroom two bath single family patio home nestled into a cul de sac complete with master bedroom suite, dining room, living room, new laminat...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 2.0
  • MLS OC13084290

$589,900

3 MORNING SONG Unit #14, Irvine

Location! Location! Location! The best schools! No mello roos! Affordable! Charming townhome in the turtle rock with absolutely no mello roos.

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 3.0
  • MLS OC13080991
  • Bldg. Ridge Townhomes Bren (RB)

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