When visitors discover my lovely neighborhood in the hills of Orange I almost always hear: "Wow, I never knew!" Flanked by prestigious Lemon Heights, Cowan Hills, Tustin Ranch, and Orange Park Acres, East Orange is a surprising gem and an excellent value. It was built from 1986 and 1992 and looks much like bordering Tustin Ranch, but with a more spacious and park like atmosphere.
Climbing up the hill headed East on Chapman Blvd., Orange Hill Restaurant stands guard over East Orange. Just below the crest is Orange Park Acres with its abundant flora and fauna, dirt horse trails, and winding trails connecting nearby Santiago Hills.
The community is rich in education and recreation. Santiago Canyon College is located directly across Chapman Avenue from Santiago Hills, and is expanding using Measure E Funding. Chapman Hills, the local Elementary school, can be accessed by walking paths that connect all the subdivisions to the school and adjacent park. The whole community centers around the Santiago Hills Community Park, which is adjacent to the school. Peter's Canyon Wilderness Park, Irvine Regional Park, Irvine Lake, and Silvarado Canyon provide a variety of outdoor recreational options. More adventurous sports lovers can take the Mountain to the Sea Trail all the way to the Newport Beach, which makes an excellent 26 mile run/ride.
Single family 3 bedroom homes sell from the low $500,000's. Larger 2100+ square foot homes start in the $600,000's. Recently a 3000 square foot paired home sold in Broadmoor, Orange Park Acres, in the very low $500,000's. With condos from $150,000, single family homes from $500,000, view homes from $600,000, and expansive estates from the low 1,000,000's, East Orange is a superb value in pricey Orange County.
Take advantage of our anonymity and snatch up your own slice of peaceful living.
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