Shady Canyon is Irvine's most exclusive address, a guard-gated canyon community of approximately 400 custom estates built in Tuscan and Spanish architectural styles on large lots within 800 acres of privately held land. The community is centered around the private Shady Canyon Golf Club, designed by Tom Fazio, and surrounded by an additional 16,000 acres of natural sanctuary. Home prices range from $3 million to $15 million, with a median near $9.1 million per Homes.com. The buyer profile is high-net-worth individuals seeking maximum privacy and custom estate living.