Palm Gardens, Mission Viejo, CA

Palm Gardens — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Palm Gardens, Mission Viejo, 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 Palm Gardens, Mission Viejo (2026)

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Palm Gardens Neighborhood Overview

Palm Gardens is a well-established neighborhood in Mission Viejo, California, falling within the 92692 ZIP code. The area is characterized by a strong homeownership culture, with a homeownership rate of 77.4%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community. The market is classified as Prime, reflecting its desirability and financial stability, supported by a median household income of $136,906.

The housing market in Palm Gardens is robust, with a median home value of $903,000. Homes in the neighborhood average 1,525 square feet in size. Recent mortgage data shows significant activity, with 1,242 total loan originations, the vast majority being conventional loans (1,155), indicating a market with strong buyer qualifications. This is complemented by 57 FHA and 30 VA loan originations. For renters, representing 22.6% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $2,684 per month.

Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 40 neighborhoods in Mission Viejo.

Palm Gardens Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$903K
Median Gross Rent$3K/mo
Median Household Income$137K
Homeownership Rate77.4%
Renter-Occupied22.6%
Rental Vacancy Rate7.3%
Market TypeBuyer's
Market TierPrime
Primary ZIP Code92692
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations1,242
VA Loan Originations30
VA Loan Share2.4%
Average VA Loan Amount$868K
Conventional Loan Originations1,155
FHA Loan Originations57

Top Real Estate Agents in Palm Gardens, Mission Viejo

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.

14 agents met the full merit gate for Palm Gardens, Mission Viejo, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Andras Galfi Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 395-5548

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://galfihomes.com/

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

Why selected: Selected for his deep community engagement and leadership roles, combined with a and production honors. His unique technical expertise as a former home inspector further distinguishes his service.

Notable Achievements

California Real Estate Broker License

18 Years Experience

Home Inspector Certification

Perfect 5-Star Rating

Top Producer Hall of Fame Awards

125 Five-Star Reviews

General Contractor License

Over 4,000 Home Inspections

Former Home Inspector

Verified Specialties

Property Management, buyer representation, listings, foreclosures, property management, investment properties, luxury homes, seller representation, cost-effective solutions, full-service representation, market analytics, professional photography, virtual staging, construction expertise, home inspections, cost-saving programs[4]

Cities Served

Mission Viejo

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

Belinda Bennett Listed

5.0 stars 122+ verified reviews License: 2013350 Jordan Bennett & Associates 18+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (949) 829-7484

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.orangecountyrealestateservices.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/JordanBennett4Homes

Why selected: Selected for her deep community involvement and leadership roles, combined with exceptional performance ranking among fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets. Her unique expertise as a licensed CPA further distinguishes her client service.

Notable Achievements

Licensed CPA

Pepperdine University Graduate

KPMG Experience

Top 0.5% Real Estate Broker

Verified Specialties

Property Management, residential sales, property management, investment strategy[4]

Cities Served

Mission Viejo

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

Anna Marie Dickinson Listed

5.0 stars 90+ verified reviews License: 909654 Regency Real Estate Brokers 39+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (949) 377-2742

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://annadickinson.com/

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

Why selected: Selected for her deep community involvement and leadership as a Broker/Owner, combined with guiding over 1,000 families and maintaining a.

Notable Achievements

Nearly 40 Years Experience

1000+ Families Served

5-Star Rating

Verified Specialties

Foreclosure, Staging, Property Management, luxury properties, home staging, market trends, equestrian estates, family homes, negotiation, South Orange County market, equestrian properties[4]

Cities Served

Mission Viejo

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

Heather Jill Hill Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 677-6300

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://heatherhill.firstteam.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/heather%20hill74

Why selected: Selected for and trusted performance in Mission Viejo, she consistently delivers expert guidance for buyers, sellers, and relocation clients.

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management[4]

Cities Served

Mission Viejo

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

Auryana Faramarzi Listed

5.0 stars 58+ verified reviews License: 2174050 Bullock Russell Real Estate Services 11+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (949) 292-4462

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.shawnsellshomes.net/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Shawn%20Faramarzi

Why selected: Selected for her strong community leadership roles and quantifiable excellence, and 10+ years of experience. Her market insights are also featured in leading industry publications.

Notable Achievements

5-Star Rating Achievement

Decade of Professional Service

Decade of Service

5-Star Client Rating

Arizona State University Graduate

10+ Years Real Estate Experience

Perfect Client Rating Record

HousingWire Industry Expert

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, residential real estate, client service, market expertise, AI innovation, real estate technology, market analysis, cybersecurity, residential sales, client representation, next-generation homebuyers, industry trends, technology adoption[4]

Cities Served

Rancho Santa Margarita

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

Alana Danielle Smith Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 433-1977

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://propertiesinorangecounty.com/

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

Why selected: Selected for her active role in the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce and community development. She also demonstrates strong performance and holds multiple credentials including GREEN and Luxury Property Specialist.

Community & Leadership

member at San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce[6]

Notable Achievements

Perfect 5-star rating across 55 reviews

11+ Years Experience

11+ Years Real Estate Experience

55 Five-Star Reviews

Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)

International President's Circle Team

Coldwell Banker 30 Under 30 Recognition

Perfect 5-Star Rating

55 Client Reviews

Fortune 500 Company Background

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Luxury Homes, GREEN certified, Luxury Property Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, At Home With Diversity, residential sales, auction experience, GREEN, luxury properties, buyer representation, buyers representation, green real estate, diversity initiatives, auction sales background, market analysis, transaction management, diverse clientele, auction properties[4]

Cities Served

Capistrano Beach

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

Amy Susan Taylor Listed

5.0 stars 52+ verified reviews License: 1015533 REGENCY Real Estate Brokers Inc. 15+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (949) 400-7043

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.amyocrealtor.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/ataylor03

Why selected: Selected for her active volunteer work with local charitable initiatives and strong community commitment. She also demonstrates exceptional performance and over $111 million in sales volume.

Community & Leadership

volunteer at Local charitable initiatives[6]

Notable Achievements

$111+ Million in Sales

52 Five-Star Reviews

Finance Degree

Verified Specialties

Property Management, luxury homes, investment properties, buyer representation, seller representation, strategic pricing, property staging, market analysis, buyers, sellers, investors, negotiation, financial analysis, staging, marketing[4]

Cities Served

Mission Viejo

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

Hayden Michael Brown Listed

5.0 stars 50+ verified reviews License: 2152112 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 18+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (949) 283-6322

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://michaelbrown.bhhscalifornia.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Michael%20LN

Why selected: Selected for his deep community roots and leadership as a second-generation local, Michael Brown combines this engagement with strong performance metrics and extensive real estate industry experience.

Verified Specialties

Investment Properties, Rentals[4]

Cities Served

Mission Viejo

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

Amir Hajirnia Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 527-2414

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.targetmyhome.com/

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

Why selected: Selected for and consistent high-volume transaction performance since 2007. He is currently building his community presence to establish meaningful local connections.

Notable Achievements

17+ Years Experience

5-Star Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, Investment Properties, general real estate, family legacy business, real estate investment, market analysis, buyer representation, seller representation, Real estate investment background, Family real estate tradition, Client satisfaction focus[4]

Cities Served

Costa Mesa

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

Alicia Mary Doherty Listed

5.0 stars 43+ verified reviews License: 2193365 Doherty Real Estate Group 35+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (949) 767-5537

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.bestorangecountyhomesearch.com/

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

Why selected: Selected for her deep community involvement and leadership roles, Alicia Doherty combines this.

Notable Achievements

34+ Years in Real Estate

43 Five-Star Reviews

Doherty Real Estate Group Leadership

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Foreclosure, Property Management, Orange County Real Estate, Residential Sales, Client-focused Service[4]

Cities Served

Mission Viejo

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

Amy Elizabeth Balsz Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 246-5222

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.amyandmeg.com

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

Why selected: Selected for her exceptional community leadership and partnership with Megan Malstrom, which drives outstanding results and over $240 million in career sales.

Notable Achievements

#2 Office Ranking

$240 Million in Combined Sales

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, luxury homes, senior clients, buyer representation, negotiation, residential sales, staging, market analysis, seller representation[4]

Cities Served

Mission Viejo

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

Gregory Allan Glick Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 872-3456

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.propertybygreg.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Greg%20Glick

Why selected: Selected for his tenure, and consistent high-value transactions averaging $1M. His expertise in diverse property sectors and recognition in industry publications like RealTrends establish him as a market leader.

Notable Achievements

40 Years in Real Estate

134 Total Transactions

Perfect 5-Star Rating

$1M Average Sale Price

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Commercial Properties, Property Management, First Time Homebuyers, Rentals, New Construction[4]

Cities Served

Mission Viejo

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

Andrea Renee Hollabaugh Listed

4.9 stars 21+ verified reviews License: 1386922 Seven Gables Real Estate 22+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (562) 322-7956

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ochometrends.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/andreah0

Why selected: Selected for her active participation in local organizations and educational initiatives, demonstrating strong community commitment. This, combined with her from and of market expertise, defines her excellence.

Community & Leadership

Active participant at Local organizations[6]

Participant at Educational initiatives[6]

Notable Achievements

Over 20 Years Real Estate Experience

21 Client Reviews with 4.9-Star Rating

Verified Specialties

Staging, New Construction, residential sales, lifestyle matching, creative deal structuring, market analysis, local market expertise, property functionality, creative problem-solving, market knowledge[4]

Cities Served

Tustin

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

Gina Renee Aguilar Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 521-8309

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.urbanrlestate.com

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

Why selected: Selected for her active community involvement and leadership in local initiatives. She combines this with a and, plus expertise in both residential and commercial markets.

Community & Leadership

community supporter at <UNKNOWN>[6]

Notable Achievements

Perfect Client Rating Record

18 Lifetime Transactions Completed

Verified Specialties

Commercial Properties, Property Management, Fixer Upper[4]

Cities Served

Mission Viejo

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

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