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Turtle Ridge

Everything about Turtle Ridge, Irvine California

Turtle Ridge is a tranquil and tucked away Irvine community along the foothills of Bommer Canyon open space reserve. Situated in Irvine at an elevation of 700 feet residents of Turtle Ridge Village feel like they are "on top of the world". Turtle ridge was designed to follow the natural flow of the land rather than disturb it. The Tuscany style homes throughout Turtle Ridge inspire the indoor / outdoor living style.

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Turtle Ridge history

Planning for Irvine's Turtle Ridge began in the late 1990's and was originally called Irvine "Planning Area 27" by Irvine's planners. The land that Turtle Ridge was set upon is benefited by it's elevevation, it's proximity to open space, and it's proximity to the ocean - some of the Turtle Ridge homes have ocean views! Turtle Ridge's Boomer canyon once was the center for the Irvine Company's cattle operation. Neighborhood planners took special care to add open space between Turtle Ridge's internal neighborhoods, parks, kike, and hiking trails. The majority of Irvine's Villages have a little open space between their internal neighborhoods - this is a distinction that sets Turtle Ridge apart. Initial grading of the land began in mid 2000, sales began in late 2001.

Turtle Ridge
Neighborhoods

Amberhill
Arborel
Arezzo
Ashton Green
Botanica
Canyon's Edge
Chantory
Chaumont
Citrus
Fiore
La Cima
Ledges
Whispering Glen


Turtle Ridge Map


Turtle Ridge Lifestyle

Turtle Ridge residents residing in it's 1600 homes and 1,570 acres live the good lifee. Turtle Ridge like most Irvine master planned villages has elegant homes in several distinctive gated neighborhoods; from elegant townhomes and condos to stately estate home on the Summit.

Turtle Ridge residents enjoy amazing parks located with the village. The parks; Las Lomas Park, Bommer Vista Point, Sepulvaeda Vista Point, and Summit park have a long list of amenities including; clubhouse, pools, cabanas, a fitness facility, children's play areas, long walking areas that wind through lush gardens, grassy meadows to play upon, softball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic seating, tot lots, restrooms, community buildings, and the of course the ambiance that comes with living in Turtle Ridge.

Additionally Turtle Ridge connects to Irvine's extensive trail system that gives residents access to popular bicycling and hiking points of interest such as; Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, and Los Tancos, and Deer canyons.

The Irvine Companies John Christensen wrote:
"Inspired by the romantic villages of Tuscany, Turtle Ridge hugs the land on which it is built as if it had always existed on this very spot. Authentic design details add to the old-world feel, including magnificent entry pilasters, aged terracotta monuments, handcrafted stone and aged-brick porticos, decorative ironwork, tiles and ceramics.

The village’s native landscape palette includes eucalyptus, pine, poplar, California pepper, sycamore, and oak trees, complemented by flowering vines and low shrubs."

Turtle Ridge Neighborhoods

The village of Turtle Ridge has 13 neighborhoods and 7 master builders that helped to build this beautiful community. Turtle Ridge planners made a special effort to infuse the homes with accents of Tuscany and Provence - noteable rustic architecture and old worldstone accents lend to the village's personality.

Turtle Ridge Shopping

THe choices for shopping just don't end at Turtle Ridge, located just minutes to the Irvine Spectrum Center, Fashion Island, and South Coast Plaza you're next to everything. The above 3 centers are the largest and perhaps the finest in the Irvine area, each with it's own feel. South Coast Plaza evokes a feeling of Luxury, while Fashion Island gives you an outdoor experience near the coast, and the Irvine Spectrum Center is about entertainment with it's large multiplex, numerous restaurants, and even a 108 foot giant ferris wheel.

Turtle Ridge schools

Like many areas of Irvine, Turtle Ridge schools are part of he highly acclaimed Irvine Unified school district. IUSD schools share an excellent reputation for education and have a top notch staff.

Currently Vista Verde Elementary, Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, and University High School serve Irvine's Turtle Ridge Village. Turtle Ridge's new year-round elementary school opening in 2006, Vista Verde is adjacent to the neighborhood. As a traditional alternative parents can send their elementary school children to either Bonita Canyon or Turtle Rock elementary schools.

Turtle Ridge in Irvine

Turtle Ridge irvine auburn
Amberhill

Turtle Ridge irvine brentwood
Arborel

Turtle Ridge irvine brisbane
Arezzo

Turtle Ridge irvine cambria
Ashton Green

Turtle Ridge irvine evergreen
Botanica

Turtle Ridge irvine huntington collection
Canyon's Edge

Turtle Ridge irvine mendecino
Chantory

Turtle Ridge irvine medecino north
Chaumont

Turtle Ridge irvine miramar
Citrus

Turtle Ridge irvine montery
Fiore

Turtle Ridge irvine san simeon
La Cima

Turtle Ridge irvine santa venicia
Ledges

Turtle Ridge irvine saratoga
Whispering Glen

 

Turtle Ridgereal estate statistics and trends

Are you looking at homes for sale in Turtle Ridge or do you already own a home in Turtle Ridge? Protect your Irvineinvestment by going to the Real Estate Statistics page. There, you can track the average sales price, days on the market, sale to list price ratios and much more. Included are vital statistics, charts and graphs on Turtle Ridge real estate, broken down on a monthly and annual basis. And, be sure to sign up for the free e-mail reports on Turtle Ridge real estate trends by going to the Real Estate Trends page.
 
 


Quick facts on Turtle Ridge and Turtle Ridge
real estate


Total Housing Units:  2,050
Units Sold Last 6 Months:  35
Average Market Time  66 days
SFD Prices:  $627K to 1.390M
SFD Average Price:  $938,130
SFD Median Price:  $900,000
Condo Price Range:  $490,000 to $720,000
Condo Average Price:  $573,200
Condo Median Price:  $575,000

Population:  5,050
Area:  1.7 sq. mi.
Median Age:  44.6 years
Median Family Income:  $117,900

 
 
City of Irvine:  760-434-2820
Turtle Ridge Association:  931-8400
Irvine Unified Schools:  729-9291

Photos of Irvine's Turtle Ridge Village

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Turtle Ridge Architecture
 

Adjacent Turtle Ridge Plaza Shopping

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