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Santa Ana · Memo Dinh, REALTOR®

Santa Ana real estate, street by street.

The county seat, with historic downtown neighborhoods, mid-century tracts, condos and lofts. I help buyers, sellers and families with inherited homes in Santa Ana and across Orange County.

About Santa Ana

Living in Santa Ana, at a glance.

Places people know in and around Santa Ana: Downtown Santa Ana, Bowers Museum, Santa Ana Zoo, Floral Park.

The typical home in Santa Ana was built around 1969. 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 45% of occupied homes here are owner-occupied and 55% are rented, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, so there's steady demand from renters for investors to consider.

ZIP codes

92701, 92703, 92704, 92705, 92706, 92707

Getting around

the 5, the 55, the 22 and Metrolink

Owner-occupied homes

45% (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024)

Typical year built

1969 (median, U.S. Census ACS)

Housing units

83,701 (U.S. Census ACS)

Santa Ana market · September 2026

The numbers, updated monthly.

Typical home value

$859K
+3.7% vs. last year · Zillow Home Value Index

Homes for sale

245
Active listings · Realtor.com

Typical rent

$2,820/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index

See the full Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana

What to know before you move.

In Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana as they hit the market? Save your search and I'll send matches and a short monthly market update.

How I help in Santa Ana

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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana

Your Santa Ana realtor, for either side.

Looking for a real estate agent in Santa Ana? I'm Memo Dinh, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty (CA DRE #02066757), and I help buyers and sellers in Santa Ana and across Orange County. Call or text 562-253-9034 or book a 15-minute call.

Buying

Homes for sale in Santa Ana

Houses, condos and townhomes in Santa Ana as they hit the MLS. Save your Santa Ana search and get new listings and price drops by email.

First-time home buyer in Santa Ana?

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 Santa Ana

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 Santa Ana

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 Santa Ana properties, plus local rent rules. Investor services and the investment calculator.

Selling

What's my Santa Ana home worth?

A free home value report built from the closest recent sales, not an online estimate. Get your home value, or see the Santa Ana housing market report.

Sell my house in Santa Ana

Pricing from recent sales near you, prep that pays off, and marketing to buyers already searching Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana

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 Santa Ana

Coming up in Santa Ana.

Free and local things to do, checked against official city and organizer pages. Add any of them to your calendar in one tap.

String lights along a wooden footbridge in a park at dusk
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 4-6 PM

Día de los Muertos: Magic of the Altars

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

Dates 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

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Questions

Straight answers.

What is a typical home worth in Santa Ana?

About $859K as of September 2026, per the Zillow Home Value Index, up 3.7% 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 Santa Ana?

245 active listings in the latest Realtor.com monthly data. My Santa Ana housing market report has the trend, prices by ZIP code and days on market.

Do homes in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

Yes. I'm based in Gardena and work across Orange County, including Santa Ana, Tustin, Orange and North Tustin. Call or text 562-253-9034, or book a 15-minute call.

What's going on around Santa Ana?

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 Santa Ana?

Look for someone who works Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

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 Santa Ana?

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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

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 Santa Ana. 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.

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