At a Glance
Los Rios Historic District Facts
- Location
- San Juan Capistrano, California
- Historic status
- National Register of Historic Places
- Oldest adobes
- Around 1794
- School district
- Capistrano Unified
- Homes sold, last 12 months
- 0
Home figures from CRMLS sales and listings as of .
About Los Rios Historic District
Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano is known as the oldest residential street in California, and the district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Adobes were first built here around 1794, and three survive: the Silvas, Rios and Montanez Adobes.
Housing Stock
Homes are small and few, mostly historic adobes and board-and-batten houses under 1,000 square feet, set back on lushly planted lots along a narrow street without sidewalks. The Rios Adobe has been lived in by descendants of its original family. Sales are rare, and historic rules shape any change.
Lifestyle & Amenities
The street sits in the heart of historic San Juan Capistrano, a short walk from the Mission and the downtown shops and restaurants, with cafes and small shops in some of the historic houses.
Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Historic Adobes
The three surviving adobes from the Mission era.
Board-and-Batten Houses
Later homes that contribute to the district.
Relocated Historic Homes
Houses moved to the street, including the O'Neill Museum.
What Sets the Market Apart
- Sales are rare, so each one sets its own value.
- Historic district rules shape any change to a property.
- Walkability to the Mission and downtown is part of every home's appeal.
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