Yorba Linda Real Estate and Homes for Sale in the Land of Gracious Living!

In 2007, the US Census reported Yorba Linda as the highest per capita income city in the United States.  That came as a suprise to this laid back and unpretentious city.  It also keeps Yorba Linda real estate in high demand.  Yorba Linda has attracted high income people from throughout Orange County coastal communities who are attracted to the beautiful Yorba Linda homes, larger lots, open spaces, and supurb schools.

Yorba Linda is a peaceful, quiet, and enjoyable city of approximately 65,000 people. The community is in the North East part of Orange County California.  The name Yorba Linda comes from the city´s founding family, the Yorba family.  So the name means“Beautiful Yorba”.

Many of the homes here have gorgeous views! You can take your pick of city light, golf course, pastoral and even Catalina views! Because most of the area is elevated, evening brings cooling breezes on even the hottest days.  Vista Del Verde community is one good example.

Yorba Linda has two excellent golf courses! The Yorba Linda Country Club is private and located in the central part of the city. The fairways are surrounded and viewed by tract homes built in the 1970′s as well as many elegant custom homes built before and after that time. The recently opened, public, Black Gold Golf Course is located in the hills of Northwest Yorba Linda. The fairways are surrounded by gorgeous, newer homes of varying sizes! Construction in this upscale planned community, Vista Del Verde is ongoing.

Yorba Linda has historically been known for it’s large lots. You will find horse property here! There are many custom areas with very large lots. Newer tract construction since the 90′s has tended to concentrate on very large, elegant homes on smaller, but ample, lots. In general, Yorba Linda homes have more space around them than the homes in surrounding communities.

You will find few Homeowners Associations in Yorba Linda but they do exist in some tracts. Special tax assessments in the newer areas are comparatively low. You won’t find Mello Roos taxes in Yorba Linda.  The many parks, greenbelts and horse trails are usually maintained by the city and a small charge appears on tax bills.

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District is very highly regarded and considered one of the finest in Orange County. A brand new, additional High School recently opened.

There is very little commercial development in Yorba Linda. The only large commercial site is located down by the freeway away from most residential areas. The historic downtown area has been beautifully preserved and is the site of several annual Fairs and other events. And, of course, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library is a great asset to the community and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon!  Yorba Linda really is a beautiful community in the rolling hills of North Orange County.  With easy access to all that Orange County has to offer, it’s a great place to live.

ZIP Codes: 92886, 92887
Communities include Vista Del Verde, Travis Ranch, Bryant Ranch, Eastlake Village, Hidden Hills

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