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Moving to Ladera Ranch, CA
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About Ladera Ranch
Ladera Ranch is a master-planned census-designated place built in the 2000s around a village-and-covenant model — nine villages, each with its own pocket parks, plus the water park, skate park, and miles of trails. It is heavily with community events run through the Ladera Ranch Maintenance Corporation. The community sits between San Juan Capistrano and Mission Viejo, with the Arroyo Trabuco wilderness at its back.
Home prices in Ladera Ranch
The median listing price in Ladera Ranch is $1,275,000.
Top places in Ladera Ranch
- The Ladera Ranch water park — the community's summer centerpiece.
- Covenant Hills village green — concerts and events.
- The community's skate park.
- Arroyo Trabuco trails — wilderness at the back fence.
- The village pocket parks — each village's green.
- The Ladera Ranch Farmers Market.
- Founders Park — sports fields.
- The community's clubhouse and event lawns.
Commuting from Ladera Ranch
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~70–85 minutes off-peak (roughly 65 miles; longer with traffic). Route via SR-73/SR-241 to I-5.
- Approximate drive to Irvine Spectrum: ~25–30 minutes via SR-73 north / I-5.
- No Metrolink station in town; the nearest Orange County Line station is San Juan Capistrano, roughly 10–15 minutes.
- Key freeways: SR-73, SR-241 (nearby).
Ladera Ranch FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ladera Ranch, CA?
The median listing price in Ladera Ranch is $1,275,000. Median listing price (Homes.com) · Homes.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from Ladera Ranch, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~70–85 minutes off-peak (roughly 65 miles; longer with traffic). Route via SR-73/SR-241 to I-5.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.