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Live listings, recent sales, and a local’s guide to Laguna Hills, from Nellie Gail Ranch equestrian estates to the planned Village at Laguna Hills.
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74 homes for sale in Laguna Hills right now. In the last 90 days through October 23, 2026, 60 homes sold at a median price of $1,293,500, up 13.7% from a year earlier, after a median 26 days on the market.
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About Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills is a city in the Saddleback Valley of South Orange County, California, covering 6.55 square miles of rolling terrain with Interstate 5 forming its eastern border against Lake Forest and Mission Viejo. Incorporated in December 1991, the city counted 31,374 residents at the 2020 census. Most of it sits on land that was once Rancho Niguel, the 22,000 acre ranch Lewis Moulton assembled in the 1890s and began subdividing in the early 1960s, and that history survives in Nellie Gail Ranch, the city’s best known neighborhood, where 25 miles of equestrian trails wind between custom estates on the southern hills. Prices vary widely by sub area, from north end condos at the entry level to South Laguna Hills estates at the top. The next chapter is the Village at Laguna Hills, a roughly 1,500 home redevelopment of the former mall site.
Whether you are browsing Laguna Hills homes for sale or weighing the city against neighbors like Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods, and Lake Forest, the sections below cover the practical details (school assignments, HOA structures, market data, and the status of the former mall site) that affect price and lifestyle here.
Location and Access
Laguna Hills is roughly 50 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Interstate 5 runs the length of the city’s eastern edge, and the 73 toll road splits from the 5 at the southern city limit, giving commuters a second route toward Irvine, Newport Beach, and John Wayne Airport (SNA), about 15 to 20 minutes northwest. Moulton Parkway, Paseo de Valencia, and Alicia Parkway carry most local traffic. Laguna Beach is roughly 8 miles southwest: El Toro Road feeds into Laguna Canyon Road for a 15 to 20 minute drive off peak, and the Realatrends office sits at the end of that route. MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, on Health Center Drive beside the 5, anchors the city’s medical corridor.
Housing and Architecture
Laguna Hills divides into three sub areas, and the spread between them is wide:
- North Laguna Hills (between Moulton Parkway and the Laguna Woods border): predominantly condominiums and townhomes from the 1970s and 1980s, the most accessible entry prices in the city.
- Central Laguna Hills: single family tracts from the first Moulton ranch subdivisions of the 1960s through the 1980s, ranch and traditional floor plans along the Aliso Creek corridor.
- South Laguna Hills, anchored by Nellie Gail Ranch: custom and semi custom estates from the late 1970s onward, many on half acre and larger lots. The community association maintains 25 miles of riding and hiking trails, community parks, a swim center, a tennis and pickleball center, and an equestrian center with 96 stalls and three lighted arenas (nelliegailranch.org).
The city’s next housing chapter is the former Laguna Hills Mall site at El Toro Road and the 5. The mall closed in 2018 and has since been demolished; its replacement, the Village at Laguna Hills, calls for just under 1,500 homes (apartments, for sale townhomes, and single family detached), approximately 165,000 square feet of retail, two hotels totaling about 240 rooms, and 200 designated affordable units. The developer expects the revised plan to reach the City Council for approval later in 2026, with construction able to begin 6 to 12 months after permits are issued (villageatlagunahills.com, June 2026).
HOA structures vary widely by neighborhood, from Nellie Gail Ranch’s master association to standalone condominium associations in the north end. Always request the current CC&Rs and HOA disclosure package as part of due diligence on any specific address.
Condos and Townhomes Across Laguna Hills
Attached housing concentrates in the city’s north end, between Moulton Parkway and the Laguna Woods border, where condominium and townhome communities run their own associations rather than sitting under a master plan. That end of the city is also where the market opens, since north end condos trade below the levels seen in the central and southern sub areas, a spread wide enough that a citywide median tells a buyer very little on its own. More attached housing is coming as well, because the redevelopment replacing the former mall includes for-sale townhomes alongside detached homes and apartments.
Schools
Laguna Hills is served by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, the same district that covers Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita. District boundaries do not follow city limits, and some addresses feed campuses across the Mission Viejo line, so confirm the assignment for any specific address before a purchase decision. Schools serving the city include:
- Valencia Elementary School (K to 6): a magnet campus with a Gifted and Talented program, about 525 students.
- Lomarena Elementary School (K to 6): about 487 students.
- La Paz Intermediate School (7 to 8): on the Mission Viejo side of the boundary, it serves many Laguna Hills addresses.
- Laguna Hills High School (9 to 12): about 1,300 students.
Parks, Walkability and Amenities
The Aliso Creek Riding and Hiking Trail is the city’s recreational spine: a roughly 16 mile regional trail that follows the creek from the Saddleback foothills to Wood Canyon in Laguna Niguel, with paved, protected segments along Paseo de Valencia and Laguna Hills Drive (traillink.com). Sheep Hills Park, at Laguna Hills Drive and Moulton Parkway, sits directly on the trail with a paved perimeter loop, playground, and open turf (funorangecountyparks.com). The city’s Community Center and Sports Complex at 25555 Alicia Parkway combines ballfields, courts, and meeting space on one campus (lagunahillsca.gov). Inside Nellie Gail Ranch, the association’s 25 mile trail network and member equestrian, swim, and tennis facilities operate separately from the city park system (nelliegailranch.org).
Day to day retail concentrates along Alicia Parkway, El Toro Road, and Moulton Parkway. The Village at Laguna Hills project will eventually rebuild the city’s retail core at the former mall site, with approximately 165,000 square feet of shops and restaurants planned alongside its housing and hotels (villageatlagunahills.com).
Recent Market Snapshot
227 homes sold in Laguna Hills in the 12 months to October 30, 2026, at a median price of $1,255,000, 7.3% above the 12 months before. Single-family homes rose 5.2% to $1,615,000, and condos and townhomes fell 2.9% to $670,000. The overall median moved more than either because the mix changed: condos and townhomes were 33% of sales, against 40% the year before. The typical home sold in 15 days, at 99.0% of its original list price. 26% of buyers paid cash. Prices by month since 2012 are on our Laguna Hills housing market page.Monthly medians in a city this size swing with the mix of what sold, and the gap between sub areas is wide: north end condos trade at the city’s entry level, Central Laguna Hills sits in the middle, and South Laguna Hills, anchored by Nellie Gail Ranch, sits at the top. Working from comparable sales inside the same sub area, and inside Nellie Gail Ranch from comparable lot types, gives the most reliable read on any specific address.
Laguna Hills Market Report
Data for October 2026
Median Sale Price
$1,293,500
13.7% YoYDays on Market
26 days
Active Inventory
74
New Listings (Month)
26
Year-Over-Year Change
13.7%
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12-Month Median Price Trend
Laguna Hills
12-month trend, month by month (text)
Zillow's median home value index for Laguna Hills moved from $1,222,606 in October 2025 to $1,277,135 in September 2026.
| Month | Median home value |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | $1,222,606 |
| November 2025 | $1,226,952 |
| December 2025 | $1,235,185 |
| January 2026 | $1,243,297 |
| February 2026 | $1,249,107 |
| March 2026 | $1,253,530 |
| April 2026 | $1,256,139 |
| May 2026 | $1,259,475 |
| June 2026 | $1,261,444 |
| July 2026 | $1,265,150 |
| August 2026 | $1,270,599 |
| September 2026 | $1,277,135 |
Closed Sales in Laguna Hills
Recorded MLS closings, last 90 days through October 23, 2026.
60Closings
$1,293,500Median recorded closing (CRMLS)+13.7% vs the same window last year
$681Median price per sq ft
26Median days on market
98.0%Sale to original list
25%Cash purchases
Recent Laguna Hills sales
| Address | Type | Closed | Price | Sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24862 Luton Street | Single-family | Oct 22, 2026 | $1,488,000 | 2,949 |
| 26382 Modena | Condo | Oct 19, 2026 | $1,250,000 | 2,549 |
| 24304 Val Verde Court | Condo | Oct 15, 2026 | $645,000 | 1,288 |
| 26541 Las Palmas Unit 4 | Condo | Oct 9, 2026 | $600,000 | 988 |
| 25312 Costeau | Single-family | Oct 8, 2026 | $1,100,000 | 1,574 |
| 24891 Buckskin Drive | Single-family | Oct 8, 2026 | $3,700,000 | 4,533 |
| 25221 Tasman Rd | Single-family | Oct 7, 2026 | $1,409,000 | 1,483 |
| 26701 Quail Creek 299 | Condo | Oct 6, 2026 | $515,500 | 824 |
These figures count closings recorded in the MLS over the window shown. The market report above opens with the same median. Its other figures use monthly Redfin and Realtor.com data. Sale to original list excludes relisted properties. Cash purchases counts sales recorded as all cash.
To compare Laguna Hills with the rest of the county, browse our Orange County real estate guide.
Prices here have not moved at the same rate as everywhere else in the county. Our Orange County real estate statistics sets Laguna Hills against eighteen other cities.
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Laguna Hills Communities
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| Community | For sale | Median asking price | Closings in 12 months | Median recorded closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Gail | 17 | $4,995,000 | 43 | $3,700,000 |
| Crestline | 7 | $589,000 | 10 | $697,000 |
| Laguna Terrace | 6 | $1,199,450 | 7 | $1,150,000 |
| Laguna Village | 5 | $699,900 | 26 | $675,000 |
| Woodwinds | 5 | $1,100,000 | 5 | $1,119,000 |
| Quail Creek | 3 | $510,000 | 9 | $550,000 |
| Laguna Meadows | 3 | $749,000 | 3 | $800,000 |
| Briosa - Lomas Laguna | 2 | $562,900 | 3 | $630,000 |
| Bella Tierra | 2 | $499,250 | 1 | |
| Sunrise | 2 | $1,499,500 | 1 | |
| Hilltop Place | 1 | $1,449,000 | 9 | $1,735,000 |
| Capistrano Highlands | 1 | $1,299,000 | 7 | $1,540,000 |
| Rancho Monterey | 1 | $769,000 | 7 | $897,500 |
| Aliso Place | 1 | $1,549,900 | 5 | $1,500,000 |
| Brock Estates | 1 | $1,999,000 | 4 | $1,992,500 |
| Castle Hill | 1 | $1,225,000 | 4 | $1,300,000 |
| Meredith Hills | 1 | $1,699,000 | 4 | $1,550,750 |
| Aliso Meadows | 1 | $599,000 | 3 | $520,000 |
| Casa de Laguna | 1 | $650,000 | 3 | $750,000 |
| La Posada - Lomas Laguna | 1 | $1,400,000 | 3 | $1,403,500 |
| Missions Today | 1 | $1,099,000 | 2 | |
| Falcon Hill | 1 | $1,350,000 | 1 | |
| Kamari | 1 | $2,200,000 | 1 | |
| Stratford Ridge | 1 | $1,595,000 | 1 | |
| Lomas Laguna | 1 | $1,369,000 | ||
| New Territory | 1 | $1,699,000 | ||
| Aspen Creek | 5 | $1,065,000 | ||
| Brock Classics | 5 | $2,300,000 | ||
| Indian Hill | 5 | $909,800 | ||
| Alicia Knolls | 4 | $1,464,500 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for Laguna Hills Homes for Sale
Of the 72 homes for sale in Laguna Hills on October 30, 2026, 8 are in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and none are inside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
In the California Geological Survey's Seismic Hazard Zones, 4 are in a liquefaction zone and 4 are in an earthquake-induced landslide zone.
Fiber service is reported in the census blocks of 8 percent of them.
- Homes for sale: CRMLS, as of October 30, 2026.
- Fire zones: CAL FIRE, the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map for Local Responsibility Areas and the 2024 State Responsibility Area map. Each city adopts its own map and may add areas. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Flood zones: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Seismic Hazard Zones: California Geological Survey. Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025). Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fiber: FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laguna Hills
How many condos and townhomes are for sale in Laguna Hills?
On October 30, 2026, sellers had 23 condos and 2 townhomes listed in the MLS for sale in Laguna Hills. Browse them on our Laguna Hills condos page.
What is the Laguna Hills real estate market like?
Recorded MLS closings for the last 90 days through October 23, 2026 show a median sale price of $1,293,500 in Laguna Hills, up 13.7% from the same window a year earlier. Sellers waited a median of 26 days on market, and homes that were not relisted sold for a median 98.0% of their original list price. See prices and sales for every year since 2012 on our Laguna Hills housing market page.
What is the property tax rate in Laguna Hills?
Laguna Hills homes carry a median effective property tax rate of 1.02% of the purchase price, about $13,200 in the first year for a buyer who paid the median sale price of $1,293,500. Mello-Roos charges, where a home has them, come on top of that rate. A home's own bill depends on its price and its parcel's assessments. Our Orange County property tax page compares the rates across Orange County.
How much do homes cost in Laguna Hills?
Buyers paid a median of $1,293,500 for homes in Laguna Hills over the last 90 days through October 23, 2026, across 60 recorded MLS closings, up 13.7% from the same window a year earlier. See prices and sales for every year since 2012 on our Laguna Hills housing market page.
What school district serves Laguna Hills?
The Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Typical assignments are Valencia or Lomarena Elementary, La Paz Intermediate, and Laguna Hills High School, but boundaries do not follow city limits and some addresses feed Mission Viejo campuses. Confirm the assignment for any specific address before a purchase decision.
What is Nellie Gail Ranch?
Nellie Gail Ranch is an equestrian estate community covering the hills of South Laguna Hills, with custom and semi custom homes, many on half acre and larger lots. Its association maintains 25 miles of riding and hiking trails, a member equestrian center with 96 stalls and three lighted arenas, a swim center, and a tennis and pickleball center (nelliegailranch.org). Not every lot accommodates horses, so verify the lot’s zoning and HOA rules before an offer.
What is happening to the old Laguna Hills Mall?
The mall closed in 2018 and has been demolished. Its replacement, the Village at Laguna Hills, is a mixed use plan with just under 1,500 homes, approximately 165,000 square feet of retail, and two hotels. The revised plan is in city review, with City Council approval anticipated later in 2026 and construction expected to begin 6 to 12 months after permits are issued (villageatlagunahills.com).
Are there HOAs in Laguna Hills?
Yes, HOA coverage varies by neighborhood. Nellie Gail Ranch operates a master association with mandatory membership, condominium and townhome communities in the north end carry their own associations, and some of the original 1960s tracts predate the HOA era entirely. Request the CC&Rs and disclosure package early in escrow on any specific property.
What is the closest beach to Laguna Hills?
Laguna Beach’s Main Beach is roughly 8 miles southwest via El Toro Road and Laguna Canyon Road, about 15 to 20 minutes off peak. Aliso Beach in south Laguna and Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point are similar drives via Alicia Parkway or Crown Valley Parkway.
How does Laguna Hills compare to Aliso Viejo and Lake Forest?
All three share the Saddleback Valley freeway corridor, but the housing stock differs. Aliso Viejo is a 1990s master plan with near universal HOA coverage, Lake Forest spans 1970s tracts through new Baker Ranch construction, and Laguna Hills offers a wider range inside one city limit than either neighbor, from condominiums at the north end to equestrian estates in Nellie Gail Ranch.
How many Laguna Hills homes for sale are there right now?
The MLS showed 74 homes for sale in Laguna Hills on October 30, 2026, counting houses, condos, townhomes and multi-unit buildings, with each home counted once and manufactured homes left out.
Active inventory shifts from week to week. The listings grid at the top of this page pulls live MLS data directly, so the count and the homes you see are current to within minutes.
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