Neighborhood Spotlight: Cypress, CA

Famously known as the home of golf champ Tiger Woods, Cypress has much more to offer than its celebrity hometown hero. This Orange County bedroom community is a residential haven and offers homeowners a wealth of amenities, making it one of the most desirable suburbs in Southern California.

Cypress at a glance

Cypress is a small community in Orange County located approximately 25 miles from Los Angeles. It is bordered by La Palma, Garden Grove, Los Alamitos, Stanton, and Anaheim. It has a population of about 48,000 and lies just eight short miles from the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. The city has a dense suburban feel and has many cultural and recreational opportunities including wonderful restaurants, great coffee shops, and superb public parks.

Cypress real estate

Cypress is primarily residential, and it has long attracted families because of its diversity, safe streets, and top-quality schools. The median home price in Cypress is approximately $557,500. There are a wide range of home styles available in Cypress. Here you’ll find single-family detached homes, rowhouses, duplexes, high-rise condos, and apartments. Most of the housing stock in Cypress was built after World War II through the 1960s, so you’ll find many ranch- and cape-style homes with three or four bedrooms.

Cypress history

The modern history of Cypress began when Manuel Nieto purchased the land that is now the city. In 1804 Nieto died the wealthiest man in California, and in 1833 his sons distributed the land to their heirs. In the 1800s ranching was prominent in the area and included the largest cattle empire in Southern California, owned by Able Stearns. After a devastating flood followed by a severe drought, Stearns sold parcels of his land creating the first subdivision. As more people moved to the area, Cypress trees were planted as windbreaks. In 1956 the area was incorporated and named “Dairy City” which was later changed in 1957 to Cypress. Today, Cypress is a thriving residential community.

Cypress amenities

The city of Cypress hosts many wonderful events every year including Movies on the Green, Summer Concert Series, a winter festival, Halloween Festival, and The Cypress Community Festival. The Community Festival celebrates the founding of the city and is one of the biggest single-day events in Southern California. The festivities include a 5K/10K Run/Walk, pancake breakfast, crafts, food, car show, beer garden, business expo, a salsa competition, chili cook-off, rides, games, and live performances.

For those who love the thrill of horseracing, Cypress is home to the Los Alamitos Race Course. Cypress is also very close to several world-class attractions including Disneyland, Angel Stadium, and Knott’s Berry Farm. And, of course, the Pacific Ocean is just a stone’s throw away where you can enjoy a huge range of seaside adventures including sunset beach strolls, swimming, snorkeling, beach volleyball, whale-watching, and much more.

Cypress schools

Students in Cypress are served by the Anaheim Union High School District and the Cypress School District. There are many very highly rated schools in Cypress including Oxford Academy, Jack L. Weaver Elementary School, Richard Henry Lee Elementary School, and Francis Hopkinson Elementary School. The city is also home to Cypress College.

Explore Cypress today

Are you ready to find out why Cypress continues to be one of the best suburbs in which to live in California? Then view available properties in Cypress and schedule your private showing today!