Tustin Real Estate: The Ultimate OC Homebuyer's Guide

Tustin is a diverse and vibrant city that offers something for everyone. Though relatively small in size, Tustin boasts an impressive array of amenities, including:

• World-class golf - Perfect your swing at the stunning Tustin Ranch Golf Club, featuring well-kept fairways and a friendly atmosphere
• Amazing parks and recreation - Enjoy the outdoors at places like Peters Canyon Regional Park, with scenic hiking and biking trails, and Tustin Sports Park, offering fields for baseball, soccer, and more
• Convenient shopping - The Market Place is Tustin's go-to retail haven, an outdoor mall with great stores, dining options, and entertainment. Tustin also boasts not one but two Costco warehouses within a couple miles of each other - now that's luxury! 😉
• Top dining - Tustin is home to two Michelin Guide restaurants, CHAAK Kitchen and J. Zhou, plus amazing seafood at the annual Tustin Lobsterfest
• Easy access - Tustin's central location and proximity to major freeways like the 5 and 405 make it a breeze to get around Orange County

Tustin offers an attractive combo of urban amenities and suburban comfort. Residents love the friendly, inviting vibe and convenient location near attractions like Disneyland, Newport Beach, and John Wayne Airport. With its rich history—nicknamed the "City of Trees"—and strong sense of community, it's no wonder Tustin is such a desirable place for Orange County homebuyers.

Tustin offers a wide variety of home types to suit every taste and budget. You'll find everything from cozy condos to expansive luxury estates. Some of the most popular neighborhoods among homebuyers include:

• Tustin Ranch - This master-planned community features gorgeous homes, scenic trails, and a fun, laid-back vibe perfect for young professionals
• Tustin Legacy - Built on a former Marine base, Tustin Legacy is an exciting newer development with beautiful modern homes and the highest concentration of Asian residents in the U.S.
• North Tustin - Nestled against the foothills, North Tustin offers stunning views, large lots, and an exclusive feel

For a taste of the amazing luxury homes available in Tustin, check out two of our recent listings:

• 11821 Highview Dr in North Tustin/Santa Ana - Perched on a hilltop on nearly an acre, this stunning entertainer's estate captures priceless views. (Photos of the property are featured throughout this post.)
• 30 Windwalker Way in Tustin Legacy's Greenwood community - Extensively renovated, this luxury rental offers the perfect blend of contemporary style, comfort and convenience.

View more of our recent listings and home sales or explore other great Orange County neighborhoods. Our expert Tustin realtors are always happy to answer any questions about the local real estate market.

Like much of Orange County, the Tustin real estate market is very competitive right now. Key trends include:

• Low listing inventory - There are very few homes for sale in Tustin compared to buyer demand
• Price appreciation - Low supply plus high demand equals rising sale prices, with the median single-family home price hitting a record $1.2 million in Q2 2024 (per CRMLS sales data)
• Fast sales - Tustin homes tend to sell quickly, going pending in a median of only 8 days on the market throughout 2023 and 2024
• Changing mortgage rates - After peaking in late 2023, mortgage rates fell in early 2024 but are still relatively high, impacting affordability

We expect the Tustin real estate market to pick up even more steam if mortgage rates continue to decline. It's definitely still a seller's market, so buyers need to be prepared to act fast and work with an experienced agent to write a competitive offer but not give away the farm.