Southern Hills, Coto de Caza, CA
Southern Hills — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Southern Hills, Coto de Caza, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Southern Hills Neighborhood Overview
Southern Hills is a prestigious neighborhood within the exclusive, guard-gated community of Coto de Caza in Orange County, California. The area is characterized by its prime market tier, reflecting a high-value residential enclave. The neighborhood's demographics are underscored by significant affluence, with a median household income of $206,361 and a very high homeownership rate of 89.6%.
The housing market in Southern Hills is firmly in the luxury segment, with a median home value of $1,148,900. Homes average 1,925 square feet in size, catering to spacious living. The mortgage origination data from the last HMDA report shows a strong preference for conventional financing, with 899 of the 944 total originations being conventional loans, indicating a market of well-qualified buyers. The limited rental market, with a median gross rent of $3,008 per month and a renter-occupied rate of 10.4%, further emphasizes the area's owner-occupied character.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 22 neighborhoods in Coto de Caza.
Southern Hills Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.1M |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $206K |
| Homeownership Rate | 89.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.4% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 9.5% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92679 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 944 |
| VA Loan Originations | 14 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.5% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $975K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 899 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 31 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Southern Hills, Coto de Caza
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Southern Hills
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-06-24