The master-planned community of Portola Hills is a picturesque city that is located between Foothill Ranch and Rancho Santa Margarita in South Orange County. Incorporated into the city of Lake Forest in 2000, Portola Hills offers residents an intimately rural setting within proximity from all of Orange County's premier entertainment, education, and retail centers thanks to the 241 Toll Road. Furthermore, the community’s real estate market is affordable and features a fine selection of single- and two-story homes in a number of subdivisions as well as condos and townhouses.
Recreational opportunities abound with numerous parks, golf courses and world-famous Orange County beaches such as San Clemente, Laguna, Newport, Huntington, and Corona del Mar. Education is provided by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, a highly respected district that consistently posts test scores well above the state average. Higher education is provided for through a number of local colleges and universities including Saddleback and Orange Coast community colleges and the University of California, Irvine.
The real estate market in Portola Hills is made up primarily of beautiful Orange County family homes in over a dozen subdivisions; however, a select few Portola Hills condominiums and Orange County townhouses can be purchased ranging in sales price from $100,000 to $350,000. Prices for houses in Portola Hills start at about $330,000 to $900,000 for luxury homes on large lots with deluxe amenities, golf properties, and homes with scenic mountain views of the Saddleback Valley.
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Portola Hills Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $484,225 compared to $758,225 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -57%. For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Portola Hills CA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Portola Hills to help you find the best home!