Valencia, CA Real Estate — Buy or Sell Your Home

Valencia is where the Santa Clarita Valley's master-planned story began — developed by Newhall Land and famously nicknamed "Awesometown." One of the four communities that formed the City of Santa Clarita in 1987, Valencia is known for its pioneering paseo pathway system, village-style neighborhoods like Old Orchard and Bridgeport, and top-ranked schools. I'm Mariness Chata, Broker Associate and REALTOR® with 26+ years in the valley — and I'm never too busy for you.

Parks, Trails & Outdoor Living

Valencia invented the paseo: miles of interconnected, car-free pedestrian and bike paths linking neighborhoods to parks, schools, and shopping. Highlights include Valencia Summit Park with its 2.5-mile paved trail, Valencia Glen Park, Heritage Park, West Creek Park, Northbridge Park, and Bridgeport Park with its 15-acre lake. Named trail segments include the 4-mile Iron Horse Trailhead, the 8.3-mile South Fork Trail, and the 7.8-mile San Francisquito Creek Trail loop. Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor are right here in Valencia, and Castaic Lake is a short drive for boating and fishing.

Schools

Southern Valencia feeds the Newhall School District and northern Valencia the Saugus Union district for elementary grades; high schools belong to the William S. Hart Union High School District. Standouts include West Creek Academy, Valencia High School, Rio Norte Junior High, and Arroyo Seco Junior High — consistently strong statewide performers.

Safety

Valencia shares Santa Clarita's standout safety record — overall crime about 56% below the national average — and local crime indices run well below the U.S. average. It's considered one of the safest master-planned areas in Los Angeles County.

Jobs & Industry

The Valencia Commerce Center — 900+ acres with 130+ buildings — is the valley's second-largest business park and home to corporate operations like DrinkPAK, Sunkist, Logix Federal Credit Union, and Vallarta Supermarkets' headquarters. Target industries include aerospace & defense, medical devices, and entertainment.

New Construction

Valencia by FivePoint is the valley's flagship new-home community: Lennar collections (Outlook townhomes, Coral, Jewel, Opal, Ruby) and KB Home's Iris, plus Toll Brothers' Skylar II — new construction from townhomes to luxury homes.

Why People Love Living Here

Paseos, top schools, abundant parks, and a real town center (Valencia Town Center) give Valencia a complete, walkable-by-SCV-standards lifestyle. Niche ranked Santa Clarita the 5th best California city to buy a house in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions About Valencia

Q: Is Valencia its own city?

A: No — it's a neighborhood within the City of Santa Clarita, one of four communities that merged to incorporate the city in 1987.

Q: Is Valencia CA safe?

A: Yes — crime runs well below the national average, in line with Santa Clarita's top safety rankings.

Q: What is Valencia CA known for?

A: Its pioneering paseo pathway system, Six Flags Magic Mountain, master-planned villages, and corporate headquarters.

Q: Is Valencia a good place to live?

A: Yes — master-planned living, top schools, extensive trails, and strong home values.

Ready to make a move in Valencia? Call Mariness Chata at (661) 317-3332.