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Listings in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Welcome to Trabuco Canyon, an unincorporated community in the foothills of Orange County's Santa Ana Mountains, where Cleveland National Forest meets O'Neill Regional Park.

Trabuco Canyon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in eastern Orange County, California, tucked into the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains and running partly into the Cleveland National Forest. It sits in a canyon carved by Trabuco Creek, at the edge of Orange County's suburban development and the wilder backcountry beyond. The name "Trabuco" is Spanish for blunderbuss, a reference to the firearm reportedly lost or left behind by a member of the 1769 Gaspar de Portolá expedition, which camped in the area as Spanish explorers first pushed through what is now Orange County. That history places Trabuco Canyon among the earliest-documented corners of the region, long before the area became known for its later ranching, beekeeping, and homesteading families. The historic Trabuco Oaks settlement grew around the old Rowell family place, part of a beekeeping and ranching heritage that shaped the canyon. Today Trabuco Canyon is a semi-rural residential community that bridges suburban Orange County and the national forest. Housing clusters along canyon roads and in communities such as Rancho Trabuco, while much of the surrounding land remains open foothills and woodland. Residents enjoy close proximity to O'Neill Regional Park and the Holy Jim Canyon trail network, yet remain a short drive from the amenities of Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, and Mission Viejo. Public schools are part of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, anchored locally by Trabuco Elementary School. With its canyon setting, equestrian character in places, and easy access to trailheads, Trabuco Canyon attracts those who want a foothill lifestyle without leaving Orange County's orbit.

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Houses in Trabuco Canyon, CA

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19352 Jasper Hill
$8,500
OC26192518
For Rent
19352 Jasper Hill Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
5 Beds bathtub 3 Baths straighten 3246 sq ft
First Team Real Estate
19611 Dorado
$7,100
PW26188434
For Rent
19611 Dorado Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
4 Beds bathtub 4 Baths straighten 3514 sq ft
WGroup Realtors
5 Sagewood
$1,350,000
SW26187676
For Sale
5 Sagewood Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
3 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1832 sq ft
BHHS Ranch & Coast Real Estate
28564 Sorano
$3,685
OC26183423
For Rent
28564 Sorano Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
3 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1200 sq ft
Wetrust Realty
19801 Meadow Ridge
$549,000
OC26177872
For Sale
19801 Meadow Ridge Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 816 sq ft
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
9 Swallows
$2,180,000
OC26155497
For Sale
9 Swallows Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
5 Beds bathtub 3 Baths straighten 3275 sq ft
Re/Max Real Estate Group
20482 Pine
$1,600,000
CV26178138
For Sale
20482 Pine Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
3 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 2390 sq ft
RE/MAX INNOVATIONS
4 Saint Annes
$5,750
OC26172028
For Rent
4 Saint Annes Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
4 Beds bathtub 3 Baths straighten 2293 sq ft
IRN Realty
19292 Jasper Hill
$2,088,000
OC26171644
For Sale
19292 Jasper Hill Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
5 Beds bathtub 5 Baths straighten 3750 sq ft
Wetrust Realty
28741 Via Corona
$999,000
OC26168650
For Sale
28741 Via Corona Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
3 Beds bathtub 3 Baths straighten 1844 sq ft
Regency Real Estate Brokers
28332 Quiet Hill
$1,874,999
SW26166969
For Sale
28332 Quiet Hill Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
4 Beds bathtub 3 Baths straighten 3354 sq ft
Coldwell Banker Assoc Brkr-SC
28 Via Candelaria
$1,358,000
OC26159552
For Sale
28 Via Candelaria Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
3 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 2091 sq ft
Golden Coast Investments
19016 Canyon Summit
$595,000
OC26159174
For Sale
19016 Canyon Summit Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1002 sq ft
RJP & Associates
17 Canada Oaks
$5,180,000
OC26102051
For Sale
17 Canada Oaks Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
5 Beds bathtub 4.5 Baths straighten 5010 sq ft
AI REALTY
28553 Sorano
$2,900
OC26152495
For Rent
28553 Sorano Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 893 sq ft
Martin Investment Properties
28476 Porsena
$3,000
OC26149164
For Rent
28476 Porsena Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
2 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 1003 sq ft
Real Broker
30 Moccasin Trail
$1,248,000
OC26147258
For Sale
30 Moccasin Trail Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
3 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1624 sq ft
First Team Real Estate
31772 Via Del Viento
$1,395,900
OC26143927
For Sale
31772 Via Del Viento Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
4 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 2361 sq ft
Landmark Realtors
6 Sawmill
$9,500
OC26139652
For Rent
6 Sawmill Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
6 Beds bathtub 4.5 Baths straighten 4108 sq ft
Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty
19801 Meadow Ridge Drive #47
$419,999
OC26133876
For Sale
19801 Meadow Ridge Drive #47 Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
1 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 594 sq ft
First Team Real Estate
25 Homestead
$1,165,000
NP26117130
For Sale
25 Homestead Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
3 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1506 sq ft
Coldwell Banker Realty
42 Drover Court
$1,375,000
NP26118411
For Sale
42 Drover Court Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
5 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 2200 sq ft
Coldwell Banker Realty
61 Summitcrest
$1,499,000
OC26119722
For Sale
61 Summitcrest Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
4 Beds bathtub 3.5 Baths straighten 3358 sq ft
Redfin
18948 Canyon Hill
$585,000
OC26110354
For Sale
18948 Canyon Hill Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
2 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 954 sq ft
Surterre Properties Inc

Condos & Apartments in Trabuco Canyon, CA

apartmentMore condos
28564 Sorano
$3,685
OC26183423
For Rent
28564 Sorano Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
3 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1200 sq ft
Wetrust Realty
19801 Meadow Ridge
$549,000
OC26177872
For Sale
19801 Meadow Ridge Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 816 sq ft
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
19016 Canyon Summit
$595,000
OC26159174
For Sale
19016 Canyon Summit Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1002 sq ft
RJP & Associates
28553 Sorano
$2,900
OC26152495
For Rent
28553 Sorano Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 893 sq ft
Martin Investment Properties
28476 Porsena
$3,000
OC26149164
For Rent
28476 Porsena Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
2 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 1003 sq ft
Real Broker
19801 Meadow Ridge Drive #47
$419,999
OC26133876
For Sale
19801 Meadow Ridge Drive #47 Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
1 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 594 sq ft
First Team Real Estate
18948 Canyon Hill
$585,000
OC26110354
For Sale
18948 Canyon Hill Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
2 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 954 sq ft
Surterre Properties Inc
28474 Porsena Way
$3,900
LG25128909
For Rent
28474 Porsena Way Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 940 sq ft
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

For Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA

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19352 Jasper Hill
$8,500
OC26192518
For Rent
19352 Jasper Hill Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
5 Beds bathtub 3 Baths straighten 3246 sq ft
First Team Real Estate
19611 Dorado
$7,100
PW26188434
For Rent
19611 Dorado Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
4 Beds bathtub 4 Baths straighten 3514 sq ft
WGroup Realtors
28564 Sorano
$3,685
OC26183423
For Rent
28564 Sorano Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
3 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1200 sq ft
Wetrust Realty
4 Saint Annes
$5,750
OC26172028
For Rent
4 Saint Annes Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
4 Beds bathtub 3 Baths straighten 2293 sq ft
IRN Realty
28553 Sorano
$2,900
OC26152495
For Rent
28553 Sorano Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 893 sq ft
Martin Investment Properties
28476 Porsena
$3,000
OC26149164
For Rent
28476 Porsena Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
2 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 1003 sq ft
Real Broker
6 Sawmill
$9,500
OC26139652
For Rent
6 Sawmill Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
6 Beds bathtub 4.5 Baths straighten 4108 sq ft
Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty
28474 Porsena Way
$3,900
LG25128909
For Rent
28474 Porsena Way Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 940 sq ft
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Lots & Land in Trabuco Canyon, CA

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31 The Hafens Way
$875,000
FR26147532
For Sale
31 The Hafens Way Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
Rise Realty
30682 Hamilton
$499,000
OC26102356
For Sale
30682 Hamilton Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Na Trabuco
$5,999,000
OC26100837
For Sale
Na Trabuco Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
RE/MAX Fine Homes
19411 Live Oak Canyon
$650,000
OC26052789
For Sale
19411 Live Oak Canyon Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
RE/MAX Fine Homes
19605 Live Oak Canyon
$1,200,000
OC26052014
For Sale
19605 Live Oak Canyon Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
Mehdi Taghiei, Broker
19361 Oakie Doakie
$500,000
PW26026638
For Sale
19361 Oakie Doakie Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
First Team Real Estate
Danielle Lane
$350,000
OC26016460
For Sale
Danielle Lane Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
Douglas Elliman of California
30502 Shelter Canyon Road
$899,000
NP26004277
For Sale
30502 Shelter Canyon Road Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
Surterre Properties Inc.
Chris Lane
$425,000
LG25099439
For Sale
Chris Lane Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
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MARKET SNAPSHOT

The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

home_work New This Week 1
Went Under Contract 1
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $1,400,000 +22.8%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $650
schedule Avg Days on Market 53
sell Homes Sold 15
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 99.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 6.5

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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19352 Jasper Hill For Rent
$8,500
19352 Jasper HillTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 5 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 3246 sqft
  • Built 1994
  • OC26192518
First Team Real Estate
19611 Dorado For Rent
$7,100
19611 DoradoTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 4 bd
  • 4 ba
  • 3514 sqft
  • Built 1996
  • PW26188434
WGroup Realtors
5 Sagewood For Sale
$1,350,000
5 SagewoodTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1832 sqft
  • Built 1993
  • SW26187676
BHHS Ranch & Coast Real Estate
28564 Sorano For Rent
$3,685
28564 SoranoTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1200 sqft
  • Built 1999
  • OC26183423
Wetrust Realty
19801 Meadow Ridge For Sale
$549,000
19801 Meadow RidgeTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 816 sqft
  • Built 1991
  • OC26177872
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
9 Swallows For Sale
$2,180,000
9 SwallowsTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 5 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 3275 sqft
  • Built 1997
  • OC26155497
Re/Max Real Estate Group
20482 Pine For Sale
$1,600,000
20482 PineTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2390 sqft
  • Built 1980
  • CV26178138
RE/MAX INNOVATIONS
4 Saint Annes For Rent
$5,750
4 Saint AnnesTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2293 sqft
  • Built 1995
  • OC26172028
IRN Realty
19292 Jasper Hill For Sale
$2,088,000
19292 Jasper HillTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 5 bd
  • 5 ba
  • 3750 sqft
  • Built 1992
  • OC26171644
Wetrust Realty
28741 Via Corona For Sale
$999,000
28741 Via CoronaTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 1844 sqft
  • Built 1992
  • OC26168650
Regency Real Estate Brokers
28332 Quiet Hill For Sale
$1,874,999
28332 Quiet HillTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 3354 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • SW26166969
Coldwell Banker Assoc Brkr-SC
28 Via Candelaria For Sale
$1,358,000
28 Via CandelariaTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2091 sqft
  • Built 1987
  • OC26159552
Golden Coast Investments
19016 Canyon Summit For Sale
$595,000
19016 Canyon SummitTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1002 sqft
  • Built 1989
  • OC26159174
RJP & Associates
17 Canada Oaks For Sale
$5,180,000
17 Canada OaksTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 5 bd
  • 4.5 ba
  • 5010 sqft
  • Built 1997
  • OC26102051
AI REALTY
28553 Sorano For Rent
$2,900
28553 SoranoTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 893 sqft
  • Built 1999
  • OC26152495
Martin Investment Properties
28476 Porsena For Rent
$3,000
28476 PorsenaTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 1003 sqft
  • Built 1997
  • OC26149164
Real Broker
30 Moccasin Trail For Sale
$1,248,000
30 Moccasin TrailTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1624 sqft
  • Built 1993
  • OC26147258
First Team Real Estate
31772 Via Del Viento For Sale
$1,395,900
31772 Via Del VientoTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 4 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2361 sqft
  • Built 1991
  • OC26143927
Landmark Realtors
6 Sawmill For Rent
$9,500
6 SawmillTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 6 bd
  • 4.5 ba
  • 4108 sqft
  • Built 1991
  • OC26139652
Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty
19801 Meadow Ridge Drive #47 For Sale
$419,999
19801 Meadow Ridge Drive #47Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 1 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 594 sqft
  • Built 1992
  • OC26133876
First Team Real Estate
25 Homestead For Sale
$1,165,000
25 HomesteadTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1506 sqft
  • Built 1996
  • NP26117130
Coldwell Banker Realty
42 Drover Court For Sale
$1,375,000
42 Drover CourtTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 5 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2200 sqft
  • Built 1997
  • NP26118411
Coldwell Banker Realty
61 Summitcrest For Sale
$1,499,000
61 SummitcrestTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 4 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 3358 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • OC26119722
Redfin
18948 Canyon Hill For Sale
$585,000
18948 Canyon HillTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 954 sqft
  • Built 1986
  • OC26110354
Surterre Properties Inc
48 Creek View For Sale
$1,739,000
48 Creek ViewTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 5 bd
  • 4 ba
  • 2856 sqft
  • Built 1997
  • PW26092922
Credent Real Estate
17 Kennedy Court For Sale
$1,900,000
17 Kennedy CourtTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 5 bd
  • 4 ba
  • 3343 sqft
  • Built 1997
  • DW26064256
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28474 Porsena Way For Rent
$3,900
28474 Porsena WayTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 940 sqft
  • Built 1996
  • LG25128909
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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City Guide

About Trabuco Canyon

Real Estate & Housing

Trabuco Canyon's housing stock is characterized by single detached homes and townhouses, much of it built in the 1990s or earlier, spread across hillside lots and canyon roads. Properties range from large-lot hillside estates and rural-feeling homes to the more conventional residences of the adjacent Rancho Trabuco area within Rancho Santa Margarita. Lot sizes in the canyon tend to be generous by Orange County standards, and many homes back up to open space or offer foothill and forest views. The mix of established construction and surrounding protected land gives Trabuco Canyon a lower-density, semi-rural character distinct from the master-planned communities nearby.

Neighborhoods

Trabuco Canyon is defined by its canyon geography rather than formal grid subdivisions. The historic Trabuco Oaks area, which grew around the old Rowell family ranch, anchors part of the community and represents its homesteading and beekeeping roots. The nearby Rancho Trabuco neighborhood, within Rancho Santa Margarita, offers more contemporary residential development with community amenities, while hillside and canyon-road homes provide large-lot, semi-rural living closer to the forest edge. Together these areas give Trabuco Canyon a range of settings—from equestrian and estate properties to modern townhome communities—all within a short distance of O'Neill Regional Park and the Cleveland National Forest.

Lifestyle in Trabuco Canyon

Trabuco Canyon's lifestyle is anchored in the outdoors. O'Neill Regional Park and the Cleveland National Forest sit immediately at the community's edge, providing year-round hiking, mountain biking, and camping, while Trabuco Creek and the Holy Jim Canyon trail lead toward waterfalls in the backcountry. The community retains a foothill, semi-rural feel with an equestrian presence in places, yet residents remain minutes from the shopping, dining, and recreation of Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, and Mission Viejo. This blend of trail access and suburban convenience defines daily life, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts who want quick escape into the Santa Ana Mountains without sacrificing modern amenities.

Schools & Education

Trabuco Canyon is served by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, which operates schools across south Orange County, including Trabuco Elementary School within the canyon. The district provides a full K-12 pathway, with students progressing through intermediate and high school campuses in the surrounding communities. Trabuco Elementary, with its coyote mascot, anchors local elementary education close to home, while older students attend schools in neighboring Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, and Mission Viejo. The district's broad footprint gives families access to a range of academic programs and magnet options across the Saddleback Valley region.

Getting Around

Trabuco Canyon is reached by California State Route 241, the toll-road corridor that runs through the canyon near O'Neill Regional Park before continuing north through Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, and Irvine. Santiago Canyon Road and the canyon's rural routes provide additional connections, though the community's foothill setting means local streets wind along creek and canyon terrain. The 241 toll road links Trabuco Canyon to the wider Orange County freeway network, including connections toward Interstate 5, giving residents relatively direct access to employment centers across south Orange County while preserving the canyon's separated, lower-traffic character.

Parks & Recreation

Trabuco Canyon is a gateway to some of Orange County's most accessible wildland recreation. O'Neill Regional Park, immediately adjacent, offers camping, picnic areas, and trailheads, while the Holy Jim Canyon trail climbs from Trabuco Creek toward Holy Jim Falls in the Cleveland National Forest. The surrounding Santa Ana Mountains provide extensive hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails that feel far removed from the coastal basin. The park and forest lands host a network of routes suited to a range of abilities, making the canyon a natural starting point for weekend outings and a defining feature of life for residents.

About Trabuco Canyon

Frequently asked questions

What county is Trabuco Canyon in?

Trabuco Canyon is in eastern Orange County, California. It is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, partly within the Cleveland National Forest.

Is Trabuco Canyon an incorporated city?

No. Trabuco Canyon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within Orange County, rather than an incorporated city. County government and surrounding cities such as Rancho Santa Margarita provide services in the broader area.

What school district serves Trabuco Canyon?

Trabuco Canyon is served by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Trabuco Elementary School is located within the community, and older students attend intermediate and high schools in nearby Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, and Mission Viejo.

What outdoor recreation is near Trabuco Canyon?

The community borders O'Neill Regional Park, which offers camping and trailheads, and provides access to the Holy Jim Canyon trail and Holy Jim Falls in the Cleveland National Forest. The Santa Ana Mountains surrounding the canyon support hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use.

How do you access Trabuco Canyon?

Trabuco Canyon is reached primarily via California State Route 241, a toll road that runs through the canyon near O'Neill Regional Park and connects to the broader Orange County freeway network, along with Santiago Canyon Road and local canyon routes.

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