Eastvale, Corona-Schools and new homes (Orange, Compton: neighborhoods, buyers, construction)

[apn15]

We are potential first time home-buyers looking to buy in Corona or Eastvale. Our budget is around 450-500k. We are currently in Orange County and my husband works in Brea. We are aware of the commute problem but we cannot afford a SFH in OC. What are some of the good neighborhoods in Eastvale and Corona where we can get a house for this budget with good schools. We are also looking for private schools in the area(preferably non-sectarian). Any heads up or information will be greatly appreciated.

[Outdoorfanatic1]

Originally Posted by apn15

We are potential first time home-buyers looking to buy in Corona or Eastvale. Our budget is around 450-500k. We are currently in Orange County and my husband works in Brea. We are aware of the commute problem but we cannot afford a SFH in OC. What are some of the good neighborhoods in Eastvale and Corona where we can get a house for this budget with good schools. We are also looking for private schools in the area(preferably non-sectarian). Any heads up or information will be greatly appreciated.

I'd look in Chino Hills or Southern Chino as well. Those can take the canyon to Brea.

Eastvale has the Corona/Norco school district & very good schools. So does Southern Chino/Chino Hills. Keep in mind the dairy smell/flies can be pretty heavy on the West side of Eastvale & Southern Chino.

South Corona is also VERY Nice (Sycamore Creek, Eagle Glen etc.) and boasts good schools

Fair warning thou the 91/15 interchange is pretty awful

[apn15]

Thank you for replying. We also thought of South Corona but do not know whether these neighborhoods have anything for the price range. We will check out Sycamore creek and Eagle glen.
Yes the smell and flies is the only reason why we would not consider Eastvale.
Chino hills was definitely an option but again price range. My husband has flexible timings and so we hope we can somehow manage the commute. We need more space for the kids and that's why the move and it's really very difficult to leave OC.

[Vic Romano]

There aren't too many bad places in Eastvale. The dairy smell is stronger west of Archibald and Schleisman but I'm guessing that farm will be gone in a year or so. And I think they are starting to grade on Schleisman and Hellman so the smell should be even less. I personally would prefer to be away from the Hamner side simply because it's a busy street with a lot of traffic. Anywhere west of Hamner and south of Limonite are best. You should be able to get a nice house for under $500k.

Chino Hills is a little more expensive, you will get a smaller house for the same price. The 91/15 is awful now because of construction, when they finish (I think before 2016) the traffic should flow better. But there will still be heavy traffic.

[LakeShow2010]

I haven't smelled anything in Eastvale in a long time. Maybe in the winter once in a while when its cool. But I guess it would smell closer to Archibald (westside of Eastvale) because of the diaries in Chino. I would suggest driving to Eastvale a few different times to check out the people, smell, etc. And also drive from Eastvale to Brea in the morning and after work to get a feel for the commute. Eastvale does allow you to bypass the 91/15 by cutting through Schleisman, but even that backs up in the morning unless you work off peak hours.

[Gandalara]

I haven't smelled anything in Eastvale in a long time.

Heh. The only good thing about a drought.
No moisture in the air. If we get a few really good wet days ...

[Outdoorfanatic1]

Originally Posted by apn15

Thank you for replying. We also thought of South Corona but do not know whether these neighborhoods have anything for the price range. We will check out Sycamore creek and Eagle glen.
Yes the smell and flies is the only reason why we would not consider Eastvale.
Chino hills was definitely an option but again price range. My husband has flexible timings and so we hope we can somehow manage the commute. We need more space for the kids and that's why the move and it's really very difficult to leave OC.

Sycamore Creek should be in your price range. It's newer & very family oriented. So should Eagle Glen. Dos Lagos is also very nice BUT there are no schools directly in Dos Lagos so you need to cross the freeway to get to schools which can be annoying

Like others have said the smell isn't bad east of Archibald, West of Archibald is where most of the new homes are thou.

[apn15]

So we have finally zeroed in on Corona and will start looking actively this June.
Any suggestions on good neighborhoods other than Sycamore Creek and Eagle glen.
Does Corona have good private non-sectarian schools and how are the public schools?

[AngieFromLA]

I wouldn't send my kids to school in any community in the IE besides Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Lake Arrowhead, or Chino Hills. Those are the only nice cities with NO bad areas at all. The thing about the IE is that its very patchy, you can live in a great community two blocks from "Compton in the Desert" which means your kids will likely go to school with those kids from the hood two blocks over.

[Vic Romano]

Originally Posted by AngieFromLA

I wouldn't send my kids to school in any community in the IE besides Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Lake Arrowhead, or Chino Hills. Those are the only nice cities with NO bad areas at all. The thing about the IE is that its very patchy, you can live in a great community two blocks from "Compton in the Desert" which means your kids will likely go to school with those kids from the hood two blocks over.

Haven't been to Eastvale or South Corona, have you?