8635 York Circle, La Palma
Single Family Homes For Sale in La Palma
Single family homes in La Palma range from around $1.1M to $1.5M, with a median near $1.2M. Inventory is extremely limited in this small city and homes sell in an average of 24 days. 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 La Palma
La Palma is one of the smallest incorporated cities in Orange County, covering about 1.5 square miles in the northwest corner of the county near the borders of Cypress, Buena Park, and Los Angeles County. Despite its size, it has developed a consistent identity as one of the most desirable small residential communities in the region: quiet, well-maintained, almost entirely single family, and consistently ranked among the safest cities in California. The housing stock is primarily three and four bedroom homes built in the 1960s and 1970s on similar lots, giving the city a cohesive neighborhood feel that larger cities with more varied development cannot replicate.
There are no distinct sub-neighborhoods in La Palma in the way that larger OC cities have named communities. The city functions as one contiguous residential neighborhood, with good 91 and 5 freeway access making it a practical base for commuters throughout northwest Orange County and the adjacent LA County employment centers in Cerritos, Long Beach, and beyond. Because the city is almost entirely built out with very little commercial or multifamily development, the available inventory of single family homes is small at any given time and competition for well-priced, move-in ready properties is consistently strong.
La Palma elementary students are served by Cypress School District or Centralia School District depending on their address. All secondary students attend schools in Anaheim Union High School District, with John F. Kennedy High School as the assigned comprehensive high school for La Palma. AUHSD also includes Oxford Academy, a selective public magnet school that accepts students by competitive examination and consistently ranks among the top public high schools in California, giving La Palma families who qualify access to an exceptional public school option. For current market data, see the live La Palma market report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What price range should I expect for a single family home in La Palma?
Single family homes in La Palma range from approximately $1.1M to $1.5M. The median is around $1.2M and the average sale price is near $1.18M. The pricing band is narrower than most OC cities because the housing stock is relatively uniform: most homes are three or four bedroom properties built in the 1960s and 1970s on similar lot sizes. The primary variables driving price differences within the city are condition, updates, and lot orientation rather than neighborhood location. Homes move quickly, averaging 24 days on the market, and the market consistently scores as highly competitive.
What makes La Palma stand out as a community?
La Palma is among the smallest incorporated cities in Orange County by area, and its size is a large part of what defines it. The city is almost entirely single family residential, with no significant apartment development and minimal commercial intrusion into the neighborhoods. It has been ranked among the safest cities in California on a consistent basis, and its community character is quiet, stable, and well-maintained in a way that feels noticeably different from the larger, more mixed cities that surround it. Turnover is low because residents tend to stay, and buyers who find La Palma often do so after comparing it to larger adjacent communities and deciding the trade-off in square footage or lot size is worth the community character they gain.
What schools serve La Palma CA?
La Palma elementary students attend either Cypress School District or Centralia School District schools, depending on their specific address. For grades 7 through 12, all La Palma students are in Anaheim Union High School District. John F. Kennedy High School in Cypress is the assigned high school for La Palma. AUHSD also includes Oxford Academy, a highly selective public magnet school that draws top students by competitive examination from across the district. Oxford Academy is consistently ranked among the best public high schools in California, and La Palma families whose students qualify can access it without leaving their home district. Confirming which elementary district serves a specific La Palma address is worth doing early in a search.
How does limited inventory affect buying in La Palma?
At any given time there are rarely more than a handful of single family homes actively for sale in La Palma. When a home that is well-priced and in good condition comes to market, it typically draws immediate interest and can go under contract within days. Buyers who are committed to La Palma should be fully pre-approved before beginning their search, should be prepared to act quickly, and benefit from working with an agent who is watching the city closely rather than relying on search alerts that may arrive after competing offers are already in. Because the housing stock is relatively uniform, recent comparable sales within the city are the most reliable guide to appropriate offer pricing, and reviewing them before touring any home is time well spent.
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Last updated: June 2026
La Palma Single Family Homes for Sale
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