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San Juan Capistrano, CA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in San Juan Capistrano
Located in Southern California, San Juan Capistrano is a residential community popular for its proximity to the beach. In addition to its outdoor and water recreation, residents…
Located in Southern California, San Juan Capistrano is a residential community popular for its proximity to the beach. In addition to its outdoor and water recreation, residents love its historic architecture and active downtown. Local festivals, golfing, and easy access to major metro areas makes 55+ communities in San Juan Capistrano high in demand.
Climate & Geography
San Juan Capistrano is located in southern Orange County and has a mediterranean climate, which is characterized by dry, warm summers and mild to cool winters. There is less than average rainfall, no snow, and 284 days of sunshine on average.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
The city’s historic downtown is its main hub for culture and entertainment. It offers a variety of historic points and buildings as well as boutique shops, art galleries, antique stores, and local eateries. The Los Rios Historic District also has small shops, a cafe, and a museum among the old Spanish-style architecture.
Outdoor recreation is easy to find as well. The city is minutes from the Capistrano Beach for ocean swimming. The Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park to the east of the city offers trails and scenic views. There are also two golf courses within the city.
Residents also love the free concert series and food festivals held by the city. For even more amenities, shopping, and dining, residents can drive a half hour to Irvine or an hour to either Los Angeles or San Diego.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in San Juan Capistrano is higher than the national average because of high housing costs. Transportation and utilities are also above average, while groceries and health care are close to average.
California does not tax Social Security, but it does fully tax all other forms of retirement income. Property taxes are low, and there is a homeowners’ exemption that can help lower these taxes. The city’s sales tax rate of 7.75 percent is on the high end.
Health Care
55+ communities in San Juan Capistrano are part of the Los Angeles metro area which ranks in the top 45 communities across the country according to Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
There are several nearby hospitals that are nationally ranked by U.S. News. These include Missions Hospitals, Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach in Mission Viejo, MemorialCare Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Laguna Hills, Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
In San Juan Capistrano, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in San Juan Capistrano has 182 homes, the largest has 182 homes, and the average community consists of 182 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in San Juan Capistrano.
On average, listings in 55+ community in San Juan Capistrano stay on the market for around 476 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $903,273, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in San Juan Hills average around $903,273.
97 communities near San Juan Capistrano
1,302 homes near San Juan Capistrano
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,050 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,040 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,278 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,986 sq ft
|House
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
|2,126 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,009 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,260 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,920 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,007 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,503 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,688 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,009 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,443 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,785 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,589 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,536 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,683 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,604 sq ft
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4 beds
|5 baths
|3,915 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|666 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,886 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,392 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,115 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,057 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,663 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,050 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,133 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,968 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|1,945 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,704 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In San Juan Capistrano, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in San Juan Capistrano has 182 homes, the largest has 182 homes, and the average community consists of 182 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in San Juan Capistrano.
On average, listings in 55+ community in San Juan Capistrano stay on the market for around 476 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $903,273, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in San Juan Hills average around $903,273.
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