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$1,226,212$532 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

12842 HERITAGE PL

CERRITOS, CA 90703
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,304 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.2M low$1.3M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,683 (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.$536,867 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$159,294
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$377,573
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$526,363

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Tile
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Leal Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.2 mi
H
Cerritos High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Tetzlaff Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Abc Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90703These 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.20
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.339

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.47,961
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,449 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,200
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146,496
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.13 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

12842 Heritage Pl 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 more than 78% of homes in Cerritos 90703
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Cerritos 90703
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Cerritos 90703
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Cerritos 90703
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Cerritos 90703

What homes are worth in Cerritos 90703

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

This home
$501K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Cerritos 90703.

How it measures up in Cerritos 90703

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cerritos 90703.

Estimated value$1,226,212
CheaperTypical $1,054,860Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$532
CheaperTypical $575Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area2,304 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,733 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 12842 Heritage Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCerritos 90703Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,226,21278% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53235% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than2,304 ft²79% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac95% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than198494% of homes80% of homes

About 12842 Heritage Pl

How much is 12842 Heritage Pl, Cerritos, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12842 Heritage Pl, Cerritos, CA is $1,226,212 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,165,263 to $1,287,161. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12842 Heritage Pl, Cerritos, CA last sell?

12842 Heritage Pl, Cerritos, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12842 Heritage Pl, Cerritos, CA?

12842 Heritage Pl, Cerritos, CA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,304 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 12842 Heritage Pl, Cerritos, CA built?

12842 Heritage Pl, Cerritos, CA was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12842 Heritage Pl, Cerritos, CA?

12842 Heritage Pl, Cerritos, CA is assigned to Leal Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Cerritos High School (high), rated A; Tetzlaff Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Abc Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12842 Heritage Pl, Cerritos, CA compare to other homes in Cerritos 90703?

Among the 15,328 homes in Cerritos 90703, it is worth more than 78% of them ($1,226,212 against a typical $1,054,860), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($532 against a typical $575), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,304 ft² against a typical 1,733 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (1984 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 75% 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 12842 Heritage Pl, Cerritos, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12842 Heritage Pl, Cerritos, CA was $6,683. The county assessed it at $536,867.

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