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$1,999,857$554 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,550,000 on Jul 7, 2021

1542 VALENCIA AVE

PLACENTIA, CA 92870
5
Beds
2
Baths
3,611 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.
0.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$2M
$1.9M low$2.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,550,000 · Jul 7, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,457 (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.$1,677,769 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,457,959
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$219,810
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,644,872

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.0.57
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning 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(9)

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.

H
El Dorado High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Charles Wagner Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.2 mi
M
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92870These 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.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.364

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,456
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,618 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$104,439
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,532
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 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

1542 Valencia Ave 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Placentia 92870
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Orange County
  • Among the largest homes in Placentia 92870
  • Among the largest lots in Placentia 92870
  • Among the oldest homes in Placentia 92870

What homes are worth in Placentia 92870

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

This home
$447K$1.7M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Placentia 92870.

How it measures up in Placentia 92870

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Placentia 92870.

Estimated value$1,999,857
CheaperTypical $1,067,396Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$554
CheaperTypical $574Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area3,611 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,833 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.57 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 1542 Valencia Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlacentia 92870Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,999,857almost all homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$55440% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than3,611 ft²almost all homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.57 acalmost all homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than1908almost no homesalmost no homes

About 1542 Valencia Ave

How much is 1542 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1542 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA is $1,999,857 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,942,366 to $2,057,348. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1542 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA last sell?

1542 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA last sold on Jul 7, 2021 for $1,550,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1542 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA?

1542 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,611 square feet of living space and a 0.57-acre lot.

When was 1542 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA built?

1542 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1542 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA?

1542 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA is assigned to El Dorado High School (high), rated A; Charles Wagner Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1542 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA compare to other homes in Placentia 92870?

Among the 13,724 homes in Placentia 92870, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,999,857 against a typical $1,067,396), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($554 against a typical $574), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,611 ft² against a typical 1,833 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.57 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1908 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 87% 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 1542 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1542 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA was $18,457. The county assessed it at $1,677,769.

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