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Irvine, CA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Irvine
Homebuyers looking for 55+ communities in Irvine love its location in Southern California's Orange County. With its year-round warmth, proximity to the ocean, and plentiful…
Homebuyers looking for 55+ communities in Irvine love its location in Southern California's Orange County. With its year-round warmth, proximity to the ocean, and plentiful outdoor recreation, Irvine is a popular retirement destination for active adults. Besides this, retirees love the local shopping and cultural events available in the city.
Irvine Climate & Geography
Irvine, a master-planned city in the Los Angeles metro area, is located very close to the Pacific Ocean, and the many villages within the city have different microclimates depending on their location. In general, residents can expect hot summers, mild winters, and very little rain. Winters can get hot and dry because of the Santa Ana Winds. There are approximately 281 days of sun each year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment In Irvine
Irvine’s outdoor recreation is favorable to residents who enjoy sports. The city has an extensive series of bike paths throughout the city, many public pickleball courts, and several public golf courses. In addition, residents enjoy the expansive beach of Crystal Cove State Park, one of the largest natural seashores in Orange County.
For shopping, residents head to the Irvine Spectrum Center, a shopping, dining, and entertainment center. The center features name brands and small boutiques, community and seasonal events, and a large ferris wheel. Other popular cultural destinations include the Fine Arts Center for continuing arts education and numerous farmers markets throughout the city.
Irvine is also located about an hour south of downtown Los Angeles, where residents can find larger name brand stores, major league sports, and famous restaurants.
Irvine Cost of Living & Taxes
Irvine’s cost of living is higher than the national average because of high home costs. Transportation costs are also higher than the national average, but lower than California’s average. Other factors like groceries, utilities, and health care are similar to or below average.
California does not tax Social Security benefits, but it does fully tax all other forms of retirement income. Property taxes are lower than average, but the state’s sales tax is the highest in the country.
Health Care In Irvine
Residents of Irvine's 55+ communities are part of the Los Angeles metro area which ranks in the top 45 communities across the country on Gallup’s annual Well-Being Index.
The Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine is nationally ranked by U.S. News. Other nationally ranked hospitals within 10 miles of Irvine include MemorialCare Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Laguna Hills, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, and UCI Medical Center in Orange.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Irvine, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Irvine has 243 homes, the largest has 372 homes, and the average communities consists of 307 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Irvine. The most recent communities started in Irvine include Toll Brothers at Great Park Neighborhoods, Travata. There is also 1 communities in Irvine that offers new construction homes, including Toll Brothers at Great Park Neighborhoods.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Irvine. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Travata is a gated communities with 243 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Irvine stay on the market for around 102 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $1,738,024, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Toll Brothers at Great Park Neighborhoods average around $2,203,917, while homes in Travata average around $1,272,132.
102 communities near Irvine
1,317 homes near Irvine
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,561 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,040 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,986 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,986 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,268 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,404 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,024 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,340 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,009 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,260 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,635 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,888 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,925 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,000 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,050 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,180 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,014 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|860 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,284 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,100 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,404 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,062 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,027 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,663 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,117 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,318 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,345 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,412 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,080 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,542 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,962 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,404 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,040 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
Frequently Asked Questions
In Irvine, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Irvine has 243 homes, the largest has 372 homes, and the average communities consists of 307 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Irvine. The most recent communities started in Irvine include Toll Brothers at Great Park Neighborhoods, Travata. There is also 1 communities in Irvine that offers new construction homes, including Toll Brothers at Great Park Neighborhoods.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Irvine. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Travata is a gated communities with 243 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Irvine stay on the market for around 102 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $1,738,024, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Toll Brothers at Great Park Neighborhoods average around $2,203,917, while homes in Travata average around $1,272,132.
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