Poppy Hills Area, Del Monte Forest, CA
Poppy Hills Area — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Poppy Hills Area, Del Monte Forest, 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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Poppy Hills Area Neighborhood Overview
The Poppy Hills Area is a prestigious neighborhood within Del Monte Forest, California, characterized by its luxury market tier and a high degree of residential stability. The community exhibits a strong homeownership culture, with 81.9% of homes occupied by their owners. This is reflected in the substantial median home value of $1,596,800, positioning it firmly in the upper echelon of the housing market. The financial profile of residents aligns with this, as the median household income is $145,250.
Housing activity in the Poppy Hills Area is predominantly driven by conventional financing, with 133 of the 138 total loan originations being conventional mortgages. The market sees minimal activity from government-backed programs, with only 3 VA loans and 2 FHA loans originated. For the rental segment, which constitutes 18.1% of occupied units, the median gross rent is a notable $3,501 per month. The average home size of 1,725 square feet indicates a preference for spacious living accommodations within this forested enclave.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 5 neighborhoods in Del Monte Forest.
Poppy Hills Area Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.6M |
| Median Gross Rent | $4K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $145K |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.1% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 9.5% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93953 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 138 |
| VA Loan Originations | 3 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.2% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $748K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 133 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 2 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Poppy Hills Area, Del Monte Forest
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Poppy Hills Area
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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 — last updated 2026-07-15