Here’s What $1 Million Buys You in Orange County

Here’s What $1 Million Buys You in Orange County
Homes await buyers in the city of Irvine, Calif., on Sept. 21, 2020. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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With the median price of an Orange County, California, home now a tad over $1 million as of June 2023, according to real estate analytics firm CoreLogic, The Epoch Times compiled a list of what this amount can buy in the area.

All monthly payments below are based on 20 percent down and 4 percent interest.

$1,050,000 Irvine Condominium

At just over $1 million, this 1,000-square-foot condo in Irvine has two bedrooms and two baths. The single-story unit is listed at just under $1,000 per square foot, with $200 monthly homeowner’s association fees. The condo was built in 1983 and has been updated with hardwood floors and a fireplace.

Nearby amenities include a swimming pool, a community lake, and an adjacent playground. Estimated monthly mortgage payment of $4,500 per month, not including property tax.

The listing, 11 Whitecloud, Irvine, is by Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty.

11 Whitecloud, Irvine, Calif. (Google Maps/Screenshot via The Epoch Times)
11 Whitecloud, Irvine, Calif. Google Maps/Screenshot via The Epoch Times

$900,000 Irvine Condominium

Described as a “perfect” single-level condominium, this unit contains two bedrooms and two baths, with just under $200 monthly in homeowner’s association fees.

Located in the Cypress Village neighborhood of Irvine, the residence is approximately 1,100 square feet, with “luxurious” upgrades including laminate flooring and a double-stacked washer/dryer. Estimated monthly payment is just under $4,000 per month, not including property tax.

The listing, 80 Rose Arch, Unit 20, Irvine, is by Keller Williams Realty, Irvine.

80 Rose Arch, Unit 20, Irvine, Calif. (Google Maps/Screenshot via The Epoch Times)
80 Rose Arch, Unit 20, Irvine, Calif. Google Maps/Screenshot via The Epoch Times

$960,000 Irvine Condominium

This newly constructed home has two bedrooms and two baths, is 1,067 square feet, and is located on the ground level of its complex. The unit is listed as “perfect” for individuals seeking extra space. The complex additionally offers a park and pool.

The monthly homeowner association fee is $135. Approximate monthly payment is $4,000, not including property tax.

The listing, 124 Coastal Garden, Irvine, is by Spectrum Realty.

$995,000 Newport Beach Condominium

The two-bedroom, two-bath condo was built in 1984 and is listed as a court-ordered sale. Measuring at $950 per square foot, the unit has a nearly $700 monthly homeowner association fee.

The unit is a stone’s throw away from the popular Fashion Island outdoor mall, and has two small balconies outside the dining area and the master bedroom. The condo also comes with a two-car garage and laundry area. Estimated monthly payment not including property tax is $4,500, not including property tax.

The listing, 203 Harbor Woods Place #203, Newport Beach, is by Premiere Estates International Real Estate.

$939,000 Yorba Linda Home

Those looking for a free-standing home may be in luck in Yorba Linda. This one-story house is described by its listing agent as having a “ton of potential,” with three bedrooms and two baths.

Built in 1962, the 1,700-square-foot home includes a two-car garage and is listed as “move-in ready.” Price per square foot is $541. Expected monthly payment of $3,600 per month, not including property tax.

The listing, 17192 Foley Dr., Yorba Linda, is by Moto Real Estate.

17192 Foley Dr., Yorba Linda, Calif. (Google Maps/Screenshot via The Epoch Times)
17192 Foley Dr., Yorba Linda, Calif. Google Maps/Screenshot via The Epoch Times

$977,000 Yorba Linda Home

This 1,466-square-foot remodeled single-story home is selling for $666 per square foot. The house has 3 bedrooms and 1 ½ baths, and was built in 1970.

The home has wood flooring, dual-paned windows, and a newly remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The living room has a gas fireplace, two skylights, and a sliding door to a small patio. Estimated monthly payment is $3,700, not including property tax.

The listing, 19662 Greenleaf Plaza, Yorba Linda is by First Team Real Estate.

$1,000,000 Cypress Home

This four-bedroom, 2 ½ bath free-standing home is selling “as is” under probate. At just over 2,000 square feet, the house was built in 1967 and is described as a “diamond in the rough.”

“Just like any home, it needs some love,” according to the listing agent. Living room flooring and other spaces in the home require some repair. Price per square foot is $493.

The listing, 10242 Tanforan Dr., Cypress, is by John Aust Realty.

10242 Tanforan Dr., Cypress, Calif. (Courtesy of Moto Real Estate)
10242 Tanforan Dr., Cypress, Calif. Courtesy of Moto Real Estate
10242 Tanforan Dr., Cypress, Calif. (Courtesy of Moto Real Estate)
10242 Tanforan Dr., Cypress, Calif. Courtesy of Moto Real Estate