San Juan Capistrano Real Estate

San Juan Capistrano Homes

San Juan Capistrano Real Estate prices range from $350,000 up to over 4 Million. San Juan Capistrano property types include Single Family, Residential, Commercial, Town Homes & Condominiums, Lots & Land, and Investment Properties.

The Community of San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano is located in a coastal valley one mile from the ocean and halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego. The city has easy access to Orange County and Southern California via Interstate 5. San Juan Capistrano is 20 miles south of the Orange County Airport and is served by Metrolink and Amtrak. Come visit the town rich in history, a beautiful mission, home of the swallows and you too will want to call San Juan Capistrano home.

The City of San Juan Capistrano is a unique community grounded in a history of native American culture, the Mission established by Franciscan missionaries in 1776, and an agrarian past. Officially incorporated as a city in 1961, San Juan Capistrano recently celebrated 40 years of cityhood. A council-manager form of government, with five elected council members elected citywide, direct the city operations and municipal services.

The City has grown from a small community of approximately 10,000 persons in 1974 to a developed city of 36,078 in 2005, with a variety of land uses providing open space, recreation, housing, jobs, shopping and services. The City prides itself on effectively maintaining its open space character by acquiring land to preserve its defining ridgelines, hillsides, and trails. Nearly 40% of the City is in open space and park land. Only about 10% of land suitable for development still remains vacant.

What sets San Juan Capistrano apart from other towns in the ability to acquire acreage with a home. An Equestrian town, San Juan Capistrano has many areas where rural settings are commonplace. If you are looking for mainstream family neighborhoods, they are also available in many areas of town. The prestigious Hunt Club is one of several gated communities for those in search of truly upscale living. The city has passed a plan to limit development density, maintain the historic quality of the town and preserve the ridgeline. This plan was one of the first in California and has helped the town retain its great character and charm.
The climate for San Juan Capistrano is mild. The area has mild winters and comfortable summers. There are always the scattered extremes in weather during the year, but these are the exception rather than the rule. The population of San Juan Capistrano is approximately 32,500.