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$1,095,066$618 / ft²
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1280 WINDMILL RD

LADERA RANCH, CA 92694
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
1,772 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,612 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$983K low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,477 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,065,358 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$601,621
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$463,737
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,044,469

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Esencia Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Esencia Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Tesoro High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi

District: Capistrano Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92694These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.31
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.243

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.43%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,984
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,307 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$172,722
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$198,671
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

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How this home compares

1280 Windmill Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 69% of homes in Ladera Ranch 92694
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Ladera Ranch 92694
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Ladera Ranch 92694
  • Among the newest homes in Rancho Mission Viejo

What homes are worth in Ladera Ranch 92694

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$718K$3.6M

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Ladera Ranch 92694.

How it measures up in Ladera Ranch 92694

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ladera Ranch 92694.

Estimated value$1,095,066
CheaperTypical $1,360,783Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$618
CheaperTypical $645Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area1,772 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,005 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size1,612 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 1280 Windmill Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRancho Mission ViejoLadera Ranch 92694Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,095,06636% of homes31% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61840% of homes37% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,772 ft²43% of homes35% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,612 ft²4% of homes2% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 1280 Windmill Rd

How much is 1280 Windmill Rd, Ladera Ranch, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1280 Windmill Rd, Ladera Ranch, CA is $1,095,066 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $983,037 to $1,207,095. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1280 Windmill Rd, Ladera Ranch, CA last sell?

1280 Windmill Rd, Ladera Ranch, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1280 Windmill Rd, Ladera Ranch, CA?

1280 Windmill Rd, Ladera Ranch, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 1,772 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 1280 Windmill Rd, Ladera Ranch, CA built?

1280 Windmill Rd, Ladera Ranch, CA was built in 2024, making it 2 years old.

What schools serve 1280 Windmill Rd, Ladera Ranch, CA?

1280 Windmill Rd, Ladera Ranch, CA is assigned to Esencia Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Esencia Middle School (middle), rated A+; Tesoro High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Capistrano Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1280 Windmill Rd, Ladera Ranch, CA compare to other homes in Ladera Ranch 92694?

Among the 12,011 homes in Ladera Ranch 92694, it is worth more than 31% of them ($1,095,066 against a typical $1,360,783), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($618 against a typical $645), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,772 ft² against a typical 2,005 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (1,612 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 48% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1280 Windmill Rd, Ladera Ranch, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1280 Windmill Rd, Ladera Ranch, CA was $19,477. The county assessed it at $1,065,358.

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