Sat, Nov 14 · 12-4 PM
Fall Arts Festival
Potocki Center for the Arts, 27301 La Paz Road
A free arts and crafts event with hands-on workshops and live demonstrations.
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Mission Viejo · Memo Dinh, REALTOR®
Mission Viejo real estate, street by street.
A master-planned South County city built from the 1960s on, organized around Lake Mission Viejo. I help buyers, sellers and families with inherited homes in Mission Viejo and across Orange County.
About Mission Viejo
Living in Mission Viejo, at a glance.
Places people know in and around Mission Viejo: Lake Mission Viejo, The Shops at Mission Viejo, Oso Creek Trail.
The typical home in Mission Viejo was built around 1979. 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 77% of occupied homes here are owner-occupied and 23% are rented, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
ZIP codes
92691, 92692
Getting around
the 5 and the 241
Owner-occupied homes
77% (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024)
Typical year built
1979 (median, U.S. Census ACS)
Housing units
34,285 (U.S. Census ACS)
Mission Viejo market · September 2026
The numbers, updated monthly.
Typical home value
$1.20M
+2.9% vs. last year · Zillow Home Value Index
Homes for sale
165
Active listings · Realtor.com
Typical rent
$3,190/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
See the full Mission Viejo 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.
Buying and selling in Mission Viejo
What to know before you move.
In Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo as they hit the market? Save your search and I'll send matches and a short monthly market update.
How I help in Mission Viejo
One agent, every kind of deal.
Buyers
Your real monthly cost with HOA dues, Mello-Roos, insurance and utilities included, plus the inspections this kind of home needs.
Sellers
Pricing from recent sales near you in Mission Viejo, prep that pays off, and marketing aimed at buyers already looking here.
Condo and townhome buyers
HOA budgets, reserves and special assessments reviewed, plus FHA and VA eligibility for the complex.
Buying or selling in Mission Viejo
Your Mission Viejo realtor, for either side.
Looking for a real estate agent in Mission Viejo? I'm Memo Dinh, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty (CA DRE #02066757), and I help buyers and sellers in Mission Viejo and across Orange County. Call or text 562-253-9034 or book a 15-minute call.
Buying
Homes for sale in Mission Viejo
Houses, condos and townhomes in Mission Viejo as they hit the MLS. Save your Mission Viejo search and get new listings and price drops by email.
First-time home buyer in Mission Viejo?
Start with your real monthly payment, then the loan and any down payment help you qualify for. First-time buyer guide.
Buyer's agent in Mission Viejo
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.
New construction near Mission Viejo
Builders' sales reps work for the builder. Bring your own agent on the first visit. New construction guide.
Investment and rental property
Rent, cash flow and cap rate on Mission Viejo properties, plus local rent rules. Investor services and the investment calculator.
Selling
What's my Mission Viejo home worth?
A free home value report built from the closest recent sales, not an online estimate. Get your home value, or see the Mission Viejo housing market report.
Sell my house in Mission Viejo
Pricing from recent sales near you, prep that pays off, and marketing to buyers already searching Mission Viejo. How I sell homes.
Sell fast or take a cash offer?
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.
Cost to sell a house in Mission Viejo
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.
Inherited a home or selling a trust?
Probate, trust and estate sales, including out-of-state heirs. Trust and probate sales.
Downsizing or moving away
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.
Around Mission Viejo
Coming up in Mission Viejo.
Free and local things to do, checked against official city and organizer pages. Add any of them to your calendar in one tap.
Sun, Nov 29 · 3-6 PM
Santa's Arrival and Lighting Celebration
City Hall, 200 Civic Center
A holiday festival that ends when Santa arrives on a fire engine and turns on the city's lights.
Photo: Bryan Dickerson / UnsplashNothing in Mission Viejo on my verified list yet. New events are added every week; meanwhile, see the official city calendar and what's on nearby.
More in Mission Viejo: the City of Mission Viejo's official events calendar →
Nearby, a short drive from Mission Viejo
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:30-8 PM
SAMLARC Halloween Family Festival
Central Park
A Halloween family festival at Central Park.
Photo: Joanna Huang / 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.
Client review
★★★★★“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
County guide
Services in Mission Viejo
Questions
Straight answers.
What is a typical home worth in Mission Viejo?
About $1.20M as of September 2026, per the Zillow Home Value Index, up 2.9% from a year earlier. That's a typical value, not your home's price. Ask me for the recent sales closest to your street.
How many homes are for sale in Mission Viejo?
165 active listings in the latest Realtor.com monthly data. My Mission Viejo housing market report has the trend, prices by ZIP code and days on market.
Do homes in Mission Viejo have HOA dues or Mello-Roos?
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.
Do you work in Mission Viejo?
Yes. I'm based in Gardena and work across Orange County, including Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills and Coto de Caza. Call or text 562-253-9034, or book a 15-minute call.
What's going on around Mission Viejo?
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.
How do I choose a real estate agent in Mission Viejo?
Look for someone who works Mission Viejo 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.
How do I sell my house in Mission Viejo?
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.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Mission Viejo?
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.
Should I take a cash offer for my Mission Viejo home?
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.
Is there down payment help for first-time buyers in Mission Viejo?
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.
I inherited a house in Mission Viejo. What should I do first?
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.
Let's talk
Start with 15 minutes.
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.