Walnut, Irvine, CA

Walnut — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Walnut, Irvine, 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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Top Real Estate Agents in Walnut, Irvine (2026)

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Walnut Neighborhood Overview

Walnut is a neighborhood in the city of Irvine, California, primarily within the 92620 ZIP code. It presents a balanced residential community with a homeownership rate of 56.1%, complemented by a renter-occupied rate of 43.9%. The neighborhood is classified within the Main market tier, indicating its established and central residential character within the city's housing landscape.

The housing market in Walnut is characterized by significant value, with a median home value of $1,142,700. Homes average around 1,300 square feet in size. The mortgage origination data from the past year, with 455 total HMDA originations, shows the market is overwhelmingly driven by conventional loans, which accounted for 450 of those originations. The median gross rent stands at $3,024 per month, reflecting the premium cost of living in this Irvine neighborhood. Household incomes are robust, with a median of $135,494.

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Walnut Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$1.1M
Median Gross Rent$3K/mo
Median Household Income$135K
Homeownership Rate56.1%
Renter-Occupied43.9%
Rental Vacancy Rate5.3%
Market TypeBalanced
Market TierMain
Primary ZIP Code92620
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations455
VA Loan Originations2
VA Loan Share0.4%
Average VA Loan Amount$975K
Conventional Loan Originations450
FHA Loan Originations3

Top Real Estate Agents in Walnut, Irvine

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by California Department of Real Estate (DRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

4 agents met the full merit gate for Walnut, Irvine, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Ali Jafarkhani Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 533-5040

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.mikeandmary.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/MikeMaryTeam

Why selected: Selected for his 35+ years of dedicated community service and leadership roles. He maintains a, demonstrating exceptional client satisfaction and consistent performance.

Notable Achievements

5-Star Client Rating

35+ Years Real Estate Experience

35+ Years in Real Estate

113 Five-Star Reviews

Perfect 5-Star Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, buyers, sellers, negotiations, market analysis, residential transactions, marketing, residential real estate, client service[4]

Cities Served

Irvine

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Aimin Zhen Listed

Contact

Phone: (626) 991-2352

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.amiechen.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/amiechenteam

Why selected: Selected for certification primarily due to their dedicated community leadership, serving on the Board of Directors for the Children's Museum at La Habra. This is supported by of expertise and demonstrating exceptional client service.

Community & Leadership

Board of Directors member at Children's Museum at La Habra[6]

Participant at Children's Miracle Network Program[6]

Notable Achievements

20+ Years Real Estate Experience

M.S. Computer Science

M.S. degree in Computer Science

86 Five-Star Reviews

RealTrends Verified Top Agent by Sides and Volume

Re/Max Lifetime Achievement Award

Re/Max Hall of Fame

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Technology Industry Background

21 years in real estate

Verified Specialties

Property Management, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Rentals, Foreclosure, Staging, First-time home buyers, Investment properties, first-time home buyers, sellers, realty investors, problem-solving, leadership, team collaboration, investors[4]

Cities Served

Hacienda Heights

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Amber Chang Listed

Contact

Phone: (626) 800-7903

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://linktr.ee/RealEstateInLA

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Sofia%20Chang%20Realtor

Why selected: Selected for her dedicated community engagement as a bilingual professional serving diverse clientele, combined with strong performance and.

Community & Leadership

Treas./Sec. at Chang Family Foundation[6]

Cfo & Secretary at Michael And Amber Chang Foundation[6]

Treasurer at Pta California Congress Of Parents Teachers & Students Inc[6]

Notable Achievements

9 Years Experience

Perfect Review Rating

146 Total Career Transactions

Average Sale Price of $811,000

23 Sales in Past 12 Months

Bilingual Professional Capability

Verified Specialties

Appraisal, Staging, Property Management, Bilingual (English/Mandarin), First-time buyers, Move-up families, Downsizing seniors[4]

Cities Served

Hacienda Heights

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Amy Ji Listed

Contact

Phone: (626) 922-9858

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://amyjihomes.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/amyji880

Why selected: Selected for her tenure, and exceptional credentials including an MBA and engineering Master's. She stands out through her analytical expertise and leadership as president/vice president of multiple professional associations.

Community & Leadership

President, Vice President, and Director at Multiple Professional Associations in Southern California[6]

Notable Achievements

Master's Degree in Engineering

43 Five-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

Moving, Staging, Property Management, Luxury homes, Buyer representation, Negotiation, <UNKNOWN>[4]

Cities Served

City Of Industry

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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