There are numerous residential for purchase real estate options for seniors in south Orange County offering a wide range of prices, amenities and architectural styles.  This blog article will focus on the City of Mission Viejo.  These communities require that at least one occupant is 55 years of age or older.  Mission Viejo has 2 large 55+ communities called Casta Del Sol and Palmia, each of which is outlined below:


Casta Del Sol and Carmel 55+ Community:

  • Prices Range:   $430K - $700K
  • Association Dues Range:  $230 to $285
  • Year Built Range:  1972 to 1987
  • Gated:  Human Gate Guarded
  • Home Styles:  Single Family detached with 1 and 2 car garages ranging in size from 1,200 to 1,700 square feet.  Single family attached with 1 car garage ranging in size from 1,000 to 1,400 square feet.
  • Community Amenities:  Wimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Club House, Recreation  Facility, Gym/Exercise Room, Sport Court.  It's also adjacent to Casta Del Sol golf course which has reduced rates for seniors.
  •  Number of Homes in Community:
    • Carmel - 192 Detached Homes - built by Mission Viejo Co.
    • Fiesta - 396 Detached Homes - built by Mission Viejo Co.
    • PUD - 748 Attached Homes - built by Mission Viejo Co.
  • Location:  Central Mission Viejo - East of Marguerite Pkwy , south of Alicia Pkwy and north of  Jeronimo 

Palmia Courts, Palmia Terraces, Palmia Heights and Palmia Vistas 55+ Communities:
  • Price Range: $425K - $900K
  • Association Dues Range:  $250 - $370
  • Year built: 1989 to 1997
  • Gated:  Human Gate Guarded
  • Community Amenities: Club House, Recreational Facility, Gym - Exercise Room, Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool, Spa, Bar-b-que.
  •  Number of Homes in Community:
    • Courts 1 & 2 - 268 Attached Homes - built by JM Peters.
    • Heights - 117 Detached Homes - built by UDC Homes.
    • Terraces - 157 Detached Homes - built by JM Peters.
    • Villas 1 & 2 - 252 Detached Homes - built by JM Peters.
    • Vistas - 119 Detached Homes - built by Brock Homes.
  • Location: North Mission Viejo by Santa Margarita Parkway and Monterey.  
Mission Viejo is located in southern Orange County California, about 10 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, 50 miles south of Los Angeles and 60 miles north of San Diego.  Due to it's close proximity to the coast, the weather is very temperate year round, with average temperatures ranging from 60 degrees at night to 80 degrees in the day during summer months, and from averages of 45 degrees at night to 67 degrees during the day during the winter months.  Also, the annual rainfall is low as well as low humidity. 

Another great benefit to retirement here is that Mission Viejo has one of the lowest crime rates in the country, and the air is very clean.  With these 4 benefits of temperate year round weather, low annual rainfall, low crime and clean air, make Mission Viejo a great place for active adults who are looking for outdoor activities. Another cool little attribute of south Orange County living is that there are very few bugs flying around, and essentially no mosquito's to bother with.

If you would like to view all retirement homes listed for sale in Mission Viejo, please visit our website at Mission Viejo Real Estate and request a free and no obligation custom search of all 55+ retirement communities.  If you would like for us to show you the homes for sale in these communities, please feel free to call us at: 949-388-3396 or drop us an email at:  Info@OCRealtyGroup.com