Trabuco
Canyon
Coto de Caza - Dove Canyon - Rancho Cielo
- Robinson Ranch - Wagon
Wheel - Walden - Trabuco,
Modjeska, & Silverado Canyons
Foothill Ranch - Portola
Hills
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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,
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 communities of Modjeska Canyon, Silverado
Canyon, and Trabuco Canyon.
Searching for
Trabuco Canyon homes and separating the communities in the
area is difficult. Real Estate professionals frequently use
"Trabuco Canyon" as a catch-all category for homes
in Dove Canyon, Rancho Cielo, Walden, 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 realtor who lives and works in the community.
Call me for homes for sale in Trabuco Canyon, Modjeska
Canyon, or Silverado Canyon.
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Trabuco Canyon homes for sale (all 92679 Trabuco Canyon zip
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The
Trabuco Canyon Communities
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Rancho Cielo |
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easily drive by the entrance to the gate-guarded
community of Rancho Cielo, and not even know you
passed it. Located just east of the larger Dove
Canyon community, Rancho Cielo s a quiet, private,
and largely undiscovered neighborhood of 245
generous single-family homes built on a hillside
that 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 hard to find because it is not
listed separately in the MLS. Instead, Rancho Cielo
homes are listed under Rancho Santa
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Rancho Cielo 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. Call me if you would
like a tour of Rancho Cielo or would like to view
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Rancho Cielo links
 Rancho
Cielo homes for sale
Rancho Cielo
homeowners association
Architectural
guidelines
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Robinson Ranch
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the foothills of the Saddleback Mountain, Robinson
Ranch 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. Recreational opportunities at
Robinson Ranch are abundant and varied. Simple
pleasures, like a picnic in the park or a leisurely
bike ride along a tree-lined lane, are still
cherished. Scenic hiking and equestrian trails
wind throughout the rolling countryside. There
is also tennis, swimming, basketball, playgrounds,
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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
natural surroundings.
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. Robinson
Elementary school is located on the South East side
of the neighborhood, affording owners the
opportunity to walk to school with their children.
If you are interested in Robinson Ranch real estate,
or a home for lease in Robinson Ranch, please give
me a call!
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Robinson
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Robinson Ranch home listings
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| Robinson Ranch community association
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| Robinson
elementary school
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Wagon Wheel
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Wagon Wheel 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.
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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.
Wagon
Wheel real estate is affordable, thanks to low tax rates and
reasonable association fees. Wagon Wheel Canyon home sales
are brisk because of the wide variety of appealing homes,
yet Wagon Wheel typically has 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 and
HOA information.
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Walden
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| A smaller and even more obscure gated
community than Rancho Cielo, Walden is located off
of Plano Trabuco, between Rancho Cielo and the
adjoining shopping center.
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).
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/Trabuco Canyon. Call me if you would like
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Walden links
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Walden homes for sale
Walden Homeowners association
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The
Saddleback/Santiago Canyons
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Rounding out Trabuco Canyon are the
rustic, woodland Saddleback Canyon communities of
Trabuco Canyon, 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
Lots
and Land in Silverado Canyon, Modjeska Canyon, and
Orange Park Acres
Lots
and Land in Trabuco Canyon
Call or e-mail me for listings of horse properties
in the 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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| 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.
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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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| Hamilton
Oaks Vineyard - Family owned winery nestled in the hills
of Trabuco Canyon
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| Trabuco
Elementary School
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| The
histories of Silverado, Trabuco, and Modjeska Canyons
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Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills (Lake Forest)
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| Foothill Ranch, as the name implies, lies in
the foothills of the Saddleback Mountain range. Foothill Ranch is one of South Orange
County's newest master-planned communities.
Comprised of a unique balance of residential,
business & open space, this 2,700 acre community
is strategically located near the Santa Ana &
the San Diego freeways. The tranquility and scenic
wilderness along with it's close proximity to some
of Orange County's premier entertainment, education,
and retail centers make Foothill Ranch a popular
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| The Portola Hills community
is located between Foothill Ranch and Rancho
Santa Margarita in South Orange County. Next to the
Saddleback Mountains and a close drive to it's
neighboring Silverado Canyon and Trabuco Canyon,
make this community an inviting place to be if you
want to be close to nature, but not too far away
from all the conveniences of our modern world.
Portola Hills real estate includes many homes with
community pools and homes for lease. If you would
like information on property taxes, Mello Roos, HOAs
and homeowners association dues in Foothill Ranch or
Portola Hills, please give me a call. |
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Homes
in Foothill Ranch / Portola Hills
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Hills homes for sale by price
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Hills homes for lease
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Hills pool homes
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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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More Trabuco Canyon links
Local
hikes - Trabuco Canyon trails
List
of all Trabuco Canyon Schools
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I hope you enjoyed my Trabuco Canyon,
California real estate page. I will be happy to assist you
in finding your dream home in Trabuco Canyon!
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