Fullerton, California: Houses and Condos in North Orange County

California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College bring a steady student and staff population. The downtown has restaurants, bars and a historic station served by Metrolink and Amtrak, which is unusual in Orange County, and Hillcrest Park overlooks the city. Disneyland and the Anaheim stadium district are minutes away. Buyers include academics, medical staff and families.

Many Fullerton homes date from the postwar decades, so budget for roofs, plumbing and seismic retrofitting, and get an independent inspection. For a condo, read the HOA reserve study and any pending special assessments. Annual tax follows Californian rules that reset the assessed value at your price. When you eventually sell as a foreign person, 15% FIRPTA withholding applies. See the US buying guide and mortgage page.

Near downtown and the station, buyers pay for walkability and rail access. The hills north of the centre offer views and larger lots, while the south and west lean toward condos and mid-century tract houses. Visit at rush hour and in the evening, since freeway noise and parking vary street by street.

Surrounding cities are Anaheim, Placentia, Brea, Buena Park, La Habra and Yorba Linda. Browse property for sale in the United States for more.