A central city of mostly single-family homes from the 1960s and 1970s, with a large regional park. I help buyers, sellers and families with inherited homes in Fountain Valley and across Orange County.
Places people know in and around Fountain Valley: Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, Fountain Valley Recreation Center.
The typical home in Fountain Valley was built around 1972. With homes that age, the big questions are whether the roof, windows, HVAC, electrical and plumbing have been updated, and what permits were pulled for past remodels.
About 65% of occupied homes here are owner-occupied and 35% are rented, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
92708
the 405 and Brookhurst Street
65% (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024)
1972 (median, U.S. Census ACS)
19,227 (U.S. Census ACS)
$1.38M
+6.0% vs. last year · Zillow Home Value Index
45
Active listings · Realtor.com
$2,998/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
See the full Fountain Valley housing market report (prices by ZIP code, days on market, price cuts and the year-over-year trend).
Typical values and listing counts are not appraisals. For what your home would sell for, get a free home value report.
In Fountain Valley, as in much of Orange County, HOAs and Mello-Roos special taxes show up in a lot of deals, especially in planned communities. Both change your real monthly payment, so I check them before we talk price.
Condo and townhome buyers also need the HOA's budget, reserves and insurance reviewed, along with the state-required balcony and elevated-element inspections (SB 326).
Want homes in Fountain Valley as they hit the market? Save your search and I'll send matches and a short monthly market update.
Your real monthly cost with HOA dues, Mello-Roos, insurance and utilities included, plus the inspections this kind of home needs.
Pricing from recent sales near you in Fountain Valley, prep that pays off, and marketing aimed at buyers already looking here.
HOA budgets, reserves and special assessments reviewed, plus FHA and VA eligibility for the complex.
Looking for a real estate agent in Fountain Valley? I'm Memo Dinh, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty (CA DRE #02066757), and I help buyers and sellers in Fountain Valley and across Orange County. Call or text 562-253-9034 or book a 15-minute call.
Houses, condos and townhomes in Fountain Valley as they hit the MLS. Save your Fountain Valley search and get new listings and price drops by email.
Start with your real monthly payment, then the loan and any down payment help you qualify for. First-time buyer guide.
Since August 2024, California buyers sign a written agreement with their agent before touring. I walk you through what it covers and how my pay is set, before you sign.
Builders' sales reps work for the builder. Bring your own agent on the first visit. New construction guide.
Rent, cash flow and cap rate on Fountain Valley properties, plus local rent rules. Investor services and the investment calculator.
A free home value report built from the closest recent sales, not an online estimate. Get your home value, or see the Fountain Valley housing market report.
Pricing from recent sales near you, prep that pays off, and marketing to buyers already searching Fountain Valley. How I sell homes.
Have a cash offer, or thinking about one? I'll put it next to an on-market estimate so you can see the real difference in your net before you choose.
Commission is negotiable. Plan for escrow, title, Orange County's $1.10 per $1,000 documentary transfer tax, plus a city transfer tax where the city charges one, and any repairs or credits. Estimate your net.
Probate, trust and estate sales, including out-of-state heirs. Trust and probate sales.
Line up the sale and your next home so you aren't carrying two. Moving out of California? I'll connect you with a vetted agent there.
Free and local things to do, checked against official city and organizer pages. Add any of them to your calendar in one tap.
Nothing in Fountain Valley on my verified list yet. New events are added every week; meanwhile, see the official city calendar and what's on nearby.
Roosevelt-Walker Community Center, 816 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana
A free City of Santa Ana gathering about Día de los Muertos traditions of remembering loved ones.
Photo: Clint McKoy / Unsplash
Main Street, Downtown Huntington Beach
A Halloween afternoon on Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach, with vendors.
Photo: Joanna Huang / Unsplash
Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana
A free family festival with live performances, art-making and face painting.
Photo: Dannie Jing / Unsplash4th Street between Ross Street and Broadway, Downtown Santa Ana
A Día de los Muertos celebration on 4th Street with community altars, artisans and food vendors.
Photo: Clint McKoy / Unsplash
Village Green Park
Garden Grove's annual holiday celebration at Village Green Park.
Photo: Bryan Dickerson / UnsplashDates and details come from official city and organizer pages and can change, so please confirm before you go. Photos are representative Unsplash images of this type of event, not photos of these events.
★★★★★“Very courteous, listened to my concerns, very efficient. When I was ready to purchase the property we found on the market, Memo brought results faster than I expected. Every problem that popped up was addressed quickly.”Buyer
About $1.38M as of September 2026, per the Zillow Home Value Index, up 6.0% from a year earlier. That's a typical value, not your home's price. Ask me for the recent sales closest to your street.
45 active listings in the latest Realtor.com monthly data. My Fountain Valley housing market report has the trend, prices by ZIP code and days on market.
Some do and many don't. Mello-Roos shows up on the property tax bill and in the seller's disclosures, and HOA dues are in the HOA documents. I check both before you write an offer.
Yes. I'm based in Gardena and work across Orange County, including Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Westminster and Costa Mesa. Call or text 562-253-9034, or book a 15-minute call.
See the events section on this page. It lists upcoming community events I've checked against official pages, plus a link to the official calendar when the city has one. The full list is on my local events calendar.
Look for someone who works Fountain Valley regularly, explains the numbers in writing, answers quickly and has verified reviews. Check their license on the California DRE website. I'm Memo Dinh (CA DRE #02066757), a REALTOR® with Epique Realty and a 5.0-star rating from clients. Call or text 562-253-9034 to talk it through.
Get a pricing analysis from the closest recent sales, fix only what buyers will pay for, list with strong photos and a clear plan, then compare every offer by your net, not just the price. I give you a net sheet before you list.
Commissions are negotiable. Other costs usually include escrow, title insurance, Orange County's $1.10 per $1,000 documentary transfer tax, plus a city transfer tax where the city charges one, and any repair credits or prep. Use the seller net sheet on this site for an estimate, then I'll send you an exact version.
Sometimes. A cash offer saves time and repairs but usually comes in lower. If you have one, I'll put it next to an on-market estimate so you can compare your real net.
Often, yes. CalHFA programs are statewide, and some counties and cities run their own down payment programs that open in rounds. Rules and funding change, so confirm current availability with a CalHFA-approved lender. Not financial advice.
Find out whether it's in a trust or needs probate through the Orange County Superior Court, keep it insured and secured, and ask your CPA about the stepped-up tax basis and Prop 19 before deciding to keep, rent or sell. I help heirs sell, including from out of state. Not legal or tax advice.
Tell me what you're trying to do and when. I'll tell you what it takes, what it costs, and the smartest first step. No pressure, no script.
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