New Communities in Orange County
Orange County offers some of the nation's most carefully-planned new home communities. Developers here take advantage of a high demand for homes and a scarcity of open land on the market, offering beautiful new subdivisions that people are waiting to invest in.
| In San Clemente | In San Juan Capistrano |
| In Monarch Beach | In Dana Point |
Planned communities began appearing in Orange County in the early 1960s, establishing the area as a trend-setter in urban planning. Many large greenbelts and urban parks — for which Orange County is renowned — also date back to this era.
Best New Communities in OC
Orange County's hottest new home developments are at its south end, where open land near cities is often more available. Communities here come in a variety of designs and sizes, from small villages with shops, restaurants and theatres, to cozy developments with ten or fewer custom properties. New homes in these developments are accented with modern and classic features like arched stone entries, half round windows, mission tile, and French doors.
In order to consistently meet high architectural standards, most new home builders in the Orange County real estate area put extensive guidelines in place before starting a new community. Many new communities in Orange County, California also have thriving homeowners associations, which work to maintain local green spaces and amenities.
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