Villages of Irvine

Where are the Villages of Irvine located?

• The Villages of Irvine are located in central Orange County.   The Village of Portola Springs is located in Irvine, set against the striking Lomas Ridge.  To get to Portola Springs from I-5 or I-405, exit Sand Canyon and head east.  Turn right on Portola Parkway and proceed into Portola Springs.  To visit the Village of Woodbury, also located in Irvine, take I-5 or I-405, exit Jeffrey Road and head east.  Turn right on Long Meadow to enter the village.

What other villages are part of the Villages of Irvine?

• The Villages of Irvine include Turtle Ridge®, Quail Hill®, Northpark, Northpark Square, to name a few.

Where is Woodbury located?

• Woodbury is located in the City of Irvine, between Jeffrey Road and Sand Canyon Avenue, at Trabuco Road and Irvine Boulevard.

What school district covers Woodbury?

• Woodbury residents are within the highly acclaimed Irvine Unified School District.  Children in the Village of Woodbury attend Woodbury Elementary School, Sierra Vista Middle School, and Irvine High School.

How many parks are within Woodbury?

• The Village of Woodbury is planned to include 16 neighborhood parks.  At the heart of the village is The Commons, a 30-acre central gathering place with an amazing collection of recreational amenities and a large community building.  Woodbury also boasts a 10-acre community park which offers baseball diamonds, basketball courts, a soccer field, a tot lot and a community building.

How large is the retail site at Woodbury?

• Woodbury Town Center, now open, encompasses approximately 450,000 square feet. 

What kind of stores are at the Woodbury Town Center?

• The center offers a wide variety of restaurants and services including: Home Depot, Ralphs Fresh Fare, Trader Joe’s, LA Fitness, Starbucks Coffee, Hoag Health Center, Jalapeno’s Mexican Restaurant and The Nail & Spa Company.  For a complete directory list of the center, please click here.

At completion, how many residences will the Village of Woodbury include?

• Envisioned to include up to approximately 4,270 residences, Woodbury will be comprised of a wide range of housing options including single-family detached, attached homes and apartments.

Where is Portola Springs located?

• Portola Springs is located in the City of Irvine, on both sides of Portola Parkway at the Laguna Freeway (133) and the Foothill Transportation Corridor (241).

What school district covers Portola Springs?

• Portola Springs residents are within the highly acclaimed Irvine Unified School District.  Children in the Village of Portola Springs attend Westwood Basics Plus, Sierra Vista Middle School, and Northwood High School.

How many parks are within the Village of Portola Springs?

• Upon completion, Portola Springs is planned to include 18 private parks as well as a public 25-acre Community Park.  Silverado Park and Lomas Valley Park, now open, are the village’s premier parks and offer everything from tennis courts to tot lots and swimming pools.  Residents of Portola Springs have a variety of ways to enjoy the outdoors with over 100 acres of pristine open space, including a network of trails that connect neighborhoods with village parks and the Lomas Ridge.  

Will there be a retail shopping center for Portola Springs?

• Portola Springs Village Center is planned to be approximately 125,000 square feet.  Until the center is completed, Portola Springs residents can enjoy the nearby Woodbury Town Center, just down the street.

Where is Woodbury East located?

• The Village of Woodbury East is located Northeast of I-5 off of Sand Canyon and Towngate.  The length of the village runs from Trabuco up to Irvine Boulevard.  The village is conveniently located across the street from the Woodbury Town Center.

What school district covers Woodbury East?

• Woodbury East residents are within the highly acclaimed Irvine Unified School District.  Children in the Village of Woodbury East will attend Woodbury Elementary School, Sierra Vista Middle School, and Irvine High School.

Is Woodbury East part of the neighboring Village of Woodbury?

• No, Woodbury East will be its own separate village.  It will maintain its own HOA as well as its own village amenities.

When will Woodbury East open?

• Woodbury East is planned to open in 2009.

Where is Orchard Hills located?

• The Village of Orchard Hills is north of Portola Parkway at the Eastern Transportation Corridor (261) and Jeffrey Road.

What school district will cover Orchard Hills?

• Orchard Hills is part of the Irvine and Tustin Unified School Districts.

When will Orchard Hills open?

• Orchard Hills is anticipated to open in 2011.

Will there be retail shopping in Orchard Hills?

• The Orchard Hills Village Center® is currently open and includes an array of shops and services, including Pavilions, La Sirena Grill, Chicos, Bellagio Spa and Salon, and Wells Fargo Bank.  For a complete directory list for the center, click here.

Where is Laguna Crossing located? 

• The village is located off Laguna Canyon Road and the San Diego (I-405) Freeway.

When will the village open?

• Laguna Crossing is anticipated to open in 2010.

What’s a FICO score

• As you receive and use credit, you develop a credit history that is “scored” by the three main credit bureaus. Each credit bureau determines your credit score according to an industry-standard methodology known as FICO, an acronym of Fair Isaac Credit Organization. The higher your FICO score, the more favorable your interest rate and other terms of the loan will be.

How can I improve my FICO score?

• Make sure you pay your bills on time, improve your debt-to-income ratio, remain below your credit limit and pay off your debt rather than shuffling it around. In time, you will see your credit score improve.

Should I get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a home loan?

• Absolutely. Getting pre-qualified and pre-approved for your loan is critical for many reasons. It can help you narrow your home search to save time, and help you get a clearer picture financially.  It can give you a clearer picture of your finances, and help you narrow your home search to save time.

What are the tax advantages of owning a home?

• The tax advantages of owning a home are substantial. Interest paid on your mortgage is deductible, which is especially significant during the initial years of certain loans because the majority of the monthly payment constitutes interest over principal. Interest paid on a home equity loan or line of credit may also be deductible, as are property taxes.

What are the advantages of owning instead of renting?

• On the practical side, you’re investing in your family’s future with a proven strategy to build wealth. The tax advantages alone appeal to most homebuyers, as mortgage interest and property taxes are deductible. The potential for home equity is another highly motivating factor. Instead of paying rent to someone else every month, you’re investing in your future. Homeownership also instills peace of mind, a sense of permanence and stability, and pride of ownership.