When you think of Anaheim, California, your first thought is probably Disneyland, but this city has far more to offer the first-time home buyer. The homes for sale in Anaheim, CA, include single-family properties close to downtown businesses and options in the Anaheim Hills with a little more space to breathe, and both are just right for up-and-coming young professionals. You'll find condos close to the city's sports stadiums and the Platinum Triangle. Take a tour of the best neighborhoods in Anaheim with Movoto Real Estate, and find a place to live that meets your needs.
Combining single-family homes with easy access to the city's business district, Northwest Anaheim is an excellent place to start looking at local real estate offerings for those just starting out. Many of these properties, such as this completely remodeled three-bedroom home with a pool, are close to both public transportation and the Santa Ana and Riverside Freeways. You don't need to hit the freeway to find things to do in Anaheim either. North Euclid Street offers local shopping and dining, and the community parks in Anaheim's Northwest neighborhood offer green spaces for relaxation. There's even a public golf course, Dad Miller, just south of the area.
If you want to live near the sports action, Southeast Anaheim is the place to be. This area is home to the city's two professional sports teams, the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The southern section of this neighborhood is known as the Platinium Triangle. Plans for this area, which slowed during the U.S. housing crisis, include space for 20,000 new homes and roughly 19 million square feet of commercial and office space, making this area attractive to those who want to keep their daily commutes short. Many of the currently available homes in Southeast Anaheim are condominiums, such as this two-bedroom unit with an open plan and access to private community amenities. Like most of California, getting to entertainment destinations or jobs in Anaheim usually require a car, but the southeast neighborhood eases the driving burden as it's close to the the Santa Ana and Orange Freeways.
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Southwest Anaheim offers some of the most varied housing options in the city. Here you'll find a mix of townhouses, condos and single-family homes, all very close to the Disney and the Anaheim Convention Center. If you have a job in Anaheim that involves the tourist trade, this area gives you excellent access to the resort area without getting on a freeway. Like most of Anaheim, you'll probably need a car if you live in this area, but there are amenities right in the neighborhood, including restaurants, grocery stores and a local branch of the Anaheim Library. Southwest has the best access to beaches near Anaheim, and several community parks green spaces right in your backyard.
If you'd rather put some space between your home, the Disney resorts and the busy downtown, the best neighborhood in Anaheim for you might be Anaheim Hills. This large master-planned community lies south of the Riverside Freeway on the east end of Anaheim and features both single-family homes and townhouses. While living in this area will almost certainly require a car, there are retail centers close to the neighborhood that can handle day-to-day shopping needs, including specialty grocers such as Sprouts Farmers Market and larger shopping centers such as Anaheim Hills Festival. There are also several excellent parks in the area including Yorba Regional and Deer Canyon Park that have plenty of hiking and biking trails and other outdoor opportunities. Of course, the excellent access to local highways puts the Disney resorts and the beaches near Anaheim within easy reach too.
The best neighborhoods in Anaheim, California, for young professionals combine access to the city's major attractions and downtown business area with flexible housing options and local amenities. They're also close to the local freeways, so you can reach any part of car-centric Anaheim quickly. You'll find both bustling urban areas and more relaxed neighborhoods in this varied city. Let a Movoto agent guide you to the ideal home in one of Anaheim's many neighborhoods.
