Trabuco
Canyon
Call
me for Trabuco Canyon homes! Ask
ten different residents of Orange County, CA to describe
"Trabuco Canyon" and you are likely to receive ten
different answers. This often- misunderstood place-name is located in a valley at the base of the Saddleback
mountains and is generally associated with postal zip code
92679. Homes in Trabuco Canyon include everything
from rural cabins to opulent estates; town homes and
condos. Also, horse properties, family homes, large acreage, lots, land,
ranches, second homes, and investment properties. The region contains several residential
communities, including Coto
de Caza, Dove
Canyon, Rancho Cielo,
Robinson Ranch,
Wagon Wheel
and Walden,
as well as rural Saddleback/Santiago Canyon real
estate in the community of Trabuco Canyon.
Searching for
Trabuco Canyon homes and separating the communities in the
area is difficult. Real Estate professionals frequently use
"Trabuco Canyon" or "Rancho Santa
Margarita" as a catch-all category for homes
in Dove Canyon, Rancho Cielo, Walden, Wagon Wheel, Robinson Ranch, etc.,
and they often miss-classify homes in these areas when
entering information into the Multiple Listing Service
(MLS). This makes it difficult to isolate a particular
community when browsing through internet sites or MLS
searches. In short, real estate in Trabuco Canyon CA can be
hard to locate through normal home search sites on the
internet, such as the Multiple Listing Service for Trabuco
Canyon.
With that in
mind, this page has been created as a guide to help you
discover, explore, and learn about Trabuco Canyon real
estate and the wonderful lifestyles that each of these
communities have to offer. Please contact me if you wish to
view listings of Trabuco Canyon homes, are looking for an
equestrian property in Trabuco Canyon California, or want
additional information on a particular community. I am a
Trabuco Canyon, Rancho Cielo, Walden, Wagon Wheel, and Robinson Ranch realtor who lives and works in the community.
Call me for homes for sale in Robinson Ranch, Rancho Cielo,
Walden, Wagon Wheel, Trabuco Canyon, Modjeska
Canyon, or Silverado Canyon.
Large map of Trabuco Canyon
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The
Trabuco Canyon Communities
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easily drive by the entrance to the gate-guarded
Orange County community of Rancho Cielo and not
even know that you passed it. Located just east of the
larger Dove Canyon and Coto communities, Rancho
Cielo s a quiet, private, and largely undiscovered
neighborhood of 245 generous single-family homes
built on a hillside. The location rewards many of
the homeowners with panoramic views of the
Saddleback Valley. If you are unfamiliar with the
Rancho Cielo community, it is definitely worth a
visit.
Rancho Cielo real
estate is sometimes difficult to find on other web
sites because homes in this community are not
listed under their own MLS category. Instead, Rancho Cielo
homes may be listed under Rancho Santa Margarita or
Trabuco Canyon. I have included alternate links to
help find homes for sale in this community. |
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Rancho
Cielo, CA homeowners can take
advantage of the many recreational opportunities
provided by the community, including a pool and spa,
basketball and sand volley ball courts, fenced
tennis courts, a tot-lot, and a picnic area. Rancho
Cielo homes are conveniently close to the Plano
Trabuco shopping center and to local schools. The
two tracts are Brighton Summit and Brighton Glen,
named after the builder, Brighton Homes. The
community is in the Saddleback Valley School
District. Homes are available for sale, rent, and
lease. There are also short sales and REO/Bank owned
homes. Call me if you would like a tour of Rancho
Cielo or would like to view homes listings in this
community. I can also help you with information
about Rancho Cielo HOA dues, property taxes, Mello
Roos, and sales comparables. Update: Rancho Cielo
has a relatively high Mello Roos assessment, but it
is very close to expiring! |
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Rancho Cielo links
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| Nestled in
the foothills of the Saddleback Mountain, Robinson
Ranch, CA homes boast impressive views of City
lights to the West, and the mountains to the North
East of the community, creating the kind of
neighborhood you've always wanted for your family -
safe, friendly, attractive, and carefully planned
for convenience and enjoyment. Robinson Elementary
school is located on the South East side of the
neighborhood, affording owners the opportunity to
walk to school with their children. Recreational
opportunities at Robinson Ranch are abundant and
varied and includes tennis, swimming, basketball,
playgrounds, and the nearby Cleveland National
Forest. Acquired by
Walter K. Robinson in 1883, the Ranch was handed
down to his descendants. With the largest portion
still preserved, the beauty of this setting is as
breathtaking as ever. Robinson Ranch is bordered by
the Cleveland National Forest, ensuring continued
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For all
its country charm and natural setting, Robinson
Ranch was planned to provide many conveniences. The
homes on generous lots with wide streets and
sidewalks, have up to 5 bedrooms. Many were built by
William Lyon Homes. Robinson Ranch homes for sale
include the home tracts of Trabuco Crossings, Ridge,
Springs, Elms, and Homestead, Fieldstone, The
Meadows, Lyon Estates & Highlands, and
Promontory. If you are interested in Robinson
Ranch homes for sale, real estate, bank owned homes, lease options,
pet friendly and pets allowed homes for rent, or a
home for lease or rent in Robinson Ranch, please
give me a call. I can also provide you with
information on Robinson Ranch home owner's dues (HOA
fees), property taxes, Mello Roos, and recent sales
and lease comparables. |
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| Robinson Ranch community association
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Wagon Wheel - See
my all new web page for homes and real estate in Wagon
Wheel, here.
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Wagon Wheel Canyon Homes are located in
Trabuco Canyon at the end of Oso Parkway just west
of Coto de Caza. The Wagon Wheel neighborhoods
provide a unique blend of small-town family
life, coupled with the close proximity to all
the creature comforts provided by a bustling
metropolis. The beautiful Homes in
Wagon Wheel were constructed in the
years 1996 through 1998.
Wagon Wheel real
estate is affordable, thanks to low tax rates and
reasonable association fees. The sales of Wagon
Wheel, CA homes are brisk because of the wide
variety of appealing homes. There is typically a
good selection of homes available for sale and
lease. If you are interested in a home for sale or
lease in Wagon Wheel Canyon, contact a Wagon Wheel
Realtor like myself who is familiar with the area
and can provide you with the essentials such tax,
Mello Roos, and HOA information. |
There are 5 detached
home subdivisions, and one condominium subdivision developed
in Wagon Wheel as listed below.
- Stonecliffe - 145 homes -
2,111 sf to 3,219 sf (gated community)
- California Ladero -
100 homes - 1,783 sf to 2,841 sf
- California Crosswinds -
125 homes - 1,487sf to 1,986 sf
- California Landmark - 191
homes - 1,777 sf to 2,566 sf
- California Silverado - 148
homes - 1,356 sf to 1,893 sf
- Dakota - 209 Condos - 835
sf to 1,117 sf
The
California series of detached Homes were built Kaufman
and Broad. The attached Condos and the Stonecliffe
subdivision were built by Western Pacific Housing.
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| A smaller and even more obscure gated
community than Rancho Cielo, Walden is located off
of Plano Trabuco Drive, between Rancho Cielo and the
adjoining shopping center. It is easily accessible
from Rancho Santa Margarita, and the 241 Toll Road.
Built by Brock homes
in the mid-90s, Walden consists of 113 homes, most
of which are on single-loaded streets with view
lots. There is a beautiful waterfall that greets you
as you enter. Beyond the waterfall is Walden's
pond/lake. The inviting pool and spa are built next
to the lake, a beautiful and serene setting to be
enjoyed by all. There is a grassy area for
picnicking, benches, a tot lot, walking trails, and
a sense of community pride among the homeowners. |
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| The Walden community boasts one of the
lowest property tax rates in the area, averaging
1.2%, with no Mello Roos (Brock homes, the housing
developer, elected to pay off the Mello Roos bond).
Walden Homeowners Association dues are currently
$270 per month*, and the community is in the
Saddleback Valley School District. Like Rancho Cielo
homes, Walden real estate does not have its own
category or sub-category in the MLS, so most
Realtors list Walden homes under "Rancho Santa
Margarita". I
can help you find Walden homes for sale or lease.
Call me if you would like listings, information,
comps, or if you would like to view homes in Walden.
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Walden links
Search
Walden homes for sale
Note: The OC multiple listing service
has made it very difficult to search separately for Walden
homes. They do not have a standard classification for
homes in the Walden development and listing agents usually
list homes in Walden simply under Rancho Santa Margarita.
If you are interested in homes for sale or lease in Walden,
call me and I'll provide you with a list.
Walden Homeowners' association
- Walden is using TSG Independent Property Management as
their association manager
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Rounding out Trabuco Canyon is the
rustic, woodland Saddleback Canyon community of
Trabuco Canyon. Closely related are the canyon
communities of Silverado Canyon and Modjeska
Canyon, alternatively known as Santiago Canyon CA
Real Estate. Dotted with towering live oaks and
miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding
trails, homeowners here relish the rural atmosphere
and the complete freedom to do as they wish with
their "piece of the earth". No manicured
lawns, cul-de-sacs, or homeowner's associations
here. Instead, you will find winding roads, hillside
bungalows, and vast expanses of unspoiled nature,
reminiscent of the great Irvine and O'Neil ranches
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A visit to the canyon
communities is like a trip back in time. An old-fashioned
general store greets visitors to Trabuco Canyon. Silverado
Canyon derives its name from silver mining operations that
took place in the area during the 1800s. Modjeska Canyon was
named for the famous Polish actress, Helen Modjeska, who
settled here in the early 1900s, and whose former home is
now a National
Historic Landmark
Homes
in the Saddleback / Santiago Canyons
Visit the Saddleback Canyons
and you will discover homes that are enveloped by ancient
live oaks, majestic sycamores, seasonal streams, and
picturesque views. Home styles range from decades-old
cabins, rustic bungalows, impressive ranches, the Hamilton
Oaks gated community, and even opulent custom homes. Smaller
canyons dot the area, many with interesting histories or
urban legends, like Rose Canyon, Williams Canyon, Holy Jim
Canyon, and Black Star Canyon. If you are looking for a
serene and unspoiled environment that is only minutes from
the surrounding cities, you will definitely find it in the
Saddleback Canyon communities.
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Available homes in the canyons are not
always easy to locate through traditional
home-finding web sites or MLS searches. If you would
like to view some available listings or take a tour
of the canyons, please call me. I will be happy to
help you with Silverado Canyon real estate, Modjeska
Canyon real estate, Trabuco Canyon real estate, or
homes in the adjoining canyons like Holy Jim Canyon,
Williams Canyon, or Rose Canyon, CA real estate. The
canyons include horse properties, lots, land, and
acreage, homes for sale, lease, and rent. Call me if
you are interested in Trabuco Canyon, CA homes for
sale, lease, lease-option, or rent, or lots and land
in Santiago Canyon, Silverado Canyon, Modjeska
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Saddleback Canyon
Links
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| Canyon
History - Preserving
the canyons one acre at a time
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| O'Neil Regional
Park - 3,100-acre County wilderness park in Trabuco
Canyon
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| Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary - A 12-acre non-profit nature
preserve managed by California University of Fullerton
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| Trabuco
Oaks Steak House - A fixture in Trabuco Canyon for
several decades. (Their official web site is down so I've
substituted another)
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| Rose Canyon
Cantina & Grill - Another favorite in Trabuco Canyon
- Great Mexican food.
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| Cook's Corner - The
famous (or infamous) weekend biker bar & grill
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| Modjeska
Historic House & Gardens - The former home of opera
star Helen Modjeska - Private tours are available
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| Black
Star Canyon – Facts, History, Hauntings, and Legends
- Black Star has been the site of multiple negative events
in historySikerado
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Trabuco
Canyon History
On July 23, 1769,
Gaspar de Portola led an expedition into what is now Orange
County and camped a few miles east of the San Juan
Capistrano area. On July 24, the expedition headed inland to
avoid the many streams and swamps in the area. They found a
large plateau area and camped that night on its western edge
by a canyon which the Franciscans named San Francisco
Solano. This was on the eastern side of Trabuco Creek about
three miles downstream from the present Trabuco Oaks. While
camped here on July 24-25, one of the soldiers lost his
"trabuco" or musket, a most valuable possession to
any soldier. To mark this loss, the stream was named
Trabuco. The name has been associated with the mesa, the
canyon and the entire area ever since.
Today, Trabuco Canyon
lies next to subdivision housing of nearby cities such as
Irvine, Lake Forest and Rancho Santa Margarita. Within easy
reach of Orange County's busy cities, one can go down
winding, narrow roads shaded by trees and enter a beautiful
wilderness.
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I hope you enjoyed my Trabuco Canyon,
California real estate page. If you are looking for a
Trabuco Canyon realty specialist, call me. I will be happy to assist you
in finding your dream home, a horse property, or helping you sell your property
in Trabuco Canyon!
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