Orange County, California
San Juan Capistrano Real Estate and Local Guide
San Juan Capistrano is a historic Orange County town built around its 18th-century Spanish mission, with a preserved downtown, equestrian zoning, and master-planned golf communities. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know San Juan Capistrano best.
About the area
Living in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Home to Mission San Juan Capistrano, called the birthplace of Orange County, and the annual return of the swallows.
The housing market
Homes in San Juan Capistrano
- About 79% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 57% of homes are detached single-family houses, with condos, townhomes, and equestrian properties making up much of the rest.
- The median home value is about $929,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes San Juan Capistrano home
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Spanish mission founded in 1776 whose Serra Chapel is the oldest building still in use in California
Los Rios Historic District
National Register district containing the oldest residential street in California
Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano
Landmark basilica granted its status by Pope John Paul II in 2000
Northwest Open Space
About 65-acre community open space with trails, native plants, and seasonal wildflowers
C. Russell Cook Park
Community park along Calle Arroyo with sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas
Neighborhoods
San Juan Capistrano areas to know
Los Rios
Historic district by the mission holding California's oldest residential street
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.