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Single Family Homes For Sale in Aliso Viejo
Single family homes in Aliso Viejo range from around $850,000 for smaller detached homes to $2M and above in Glenwood, with a single family home median near $1M to $1.1M. I track this market as part of my weekly Orange County housing report and can tell you what is active, what just went pending, and what comparable homes have sold for. Call or text any time: 949-430-7500
Single Family Homes in Aliso Viejo
Aliso Viejo is a master-planned city in south Orange County, incorporated in 2001 and developed primarily through the 1990s along the ridges and canyons between Laguna Beach and Mission Viejo. It is a well-maintained, HOA-managed community with consistent landscaping, good street infrastructure, and a location that puts residents within minutes of Laguna Beach and Dana Point without paying coastal prices. The city's housing stock is a mix of condos, townhomes, and single family homes, with single family homes representing the premium tier and commanding a meaningful price step above the attached inventory.
Glenwood is the city's most prestigious neighborhood, a private community built around a golf course and country club with canyon and hillside views and larger lots than most of the city. It is where buyers who want the best Aliso Viejo has to offer at the single family level look first, with homes trading between $1.3M and $2M and above. Pacific Ridge is a gated community with well-maintained single family homes, community parks, and strong school access that draws family buyers looking for detached living with a managed environment. Wood Canyon sits adjacent to Wood Canyon Wilderness Park, one of south OC's most accessible and scenic open-space areas, with tree-lined streets and direct trail access to hiking and biking routes that extend toward Laguna Beach. Most of Aliso Viejo's single family stock was built in the 1990s with consistent 1990s California suburban architecture, updated interiors being the primary differentiator between comparable homes at any given price tier.
Most of Aliso Viejo is served by Capistrano Unified School District, with Aliso Niguel High School as the primary public high school. Aliso Niguel is consistently well-regarded for academics and college preparation outcomes. Don Juan Avila Middle School is among the more highly rated middle school campuses in south OC. The market runs at around 30 to 38 days on market with homes selling close to asking price, reflecting steady demand and limited single family inventory in a city where attached housing makes up a large share of the overall supply. For current market data, see the live Aliso Viejo market report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What price range should I expect for a single family home in Aliso Viejo?
Single family homes in Aliso Viejo start around $850,000 for smaller detached homes. Most three and four bedroom homes range from $950,000 to $1.4M depending on neighborhood, lot, and condition. Glenwood homes, given the golf course community setting and larger lots, typically range from $1.3M to $2M and above. The single family home median is approximately $1M to $1.1M, which is higher than the citywide all-property median because condos and townhomes pull that figure down. Buyers searching for detached homes specifically should filter by property type to get the most relevant pricing picture for what they are actually looking for in Aliso Viejo.
Which Aliso Viejo neighborhood is right for my family?
Buyers who want the most prestigious address, a golf course setting, and the largest lots in the city look at Glenwood. Buyers who want gated living, community parks, and strong school proximity in a well-maintained environment look at Pacific Ridge. Buyers who want trail access, a natural setting, and a quieter neighborhood feel look at Wood Canyon, which backs up to one of south OC's best wilderness parks. All three neighborhoods are served by the same school district and high school, so the choice within Aliso Viejo comes down to neighborhood character, lot size preferences, and price tier rather than school access.
What schools serve Aliso Viejo and what are the standouts?
Most of Aliso Viejo is served by Capistrano Unified School District. Aliso Niguel High School serves most Aliso Viejo addresses and is consistently well-regarded for academics, athletics, and college preparation. Don Juan Avila Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 and is among the more highly rated middle schools in south OC. Some Aliso Viejo addresses feed into Saddleback Valley Unified School District depending on location, so confirming the assigned school for any specific address is worth doing before committing to a search area. Both CUSD and SVUSD are well-regarded districts in south OC.
How competitive is the Aliso Viejo single family home market?
Aliso Viejo is a steady and active market with homes averaging 30 to 38 days on market and selling at roughly 99.5 percent of asking price. Inventory runs around 2 months of supply, which keeps conditions consistently favorable for sellers without the intense multiple-offer dynamics seen in some north OC markets. Single family homes, being the less abundant property type in a city with a large condo and townhome inventory, see reliable demand from buyers who specifically want detached living in a well-maintained south OC community with trail access and coastal proximity. Buyers targeting detached homes in Aliso Viejo should be pre-approved and ready to move when the right home becomes available.
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Last updated: June 2026
Aliso Viejo Single Family Homes for Sale
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