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$825,863$601 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $825,000 on May 21, 2026

169 SANDCASTLE

ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,375 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.
3,237 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
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

$826K
$767K low$885K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$825,000 · May 21, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,948 (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.$304,125 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$117,550
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$186,575
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$298,162

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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

H
Aliso Niguel High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Wood Canyon Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Don Juan Avila Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Capistrano Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92656These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.293

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.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
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.52,065
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,206 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,259
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$153,003
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°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

169 Sandcastle 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 77% of homes in Orange County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Orange County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Orange County

What homes are worth in Aliso Viejo 92656

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

This home
$486K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Aliso Viejo 92656.

How it measures up in Aliso Viejo 92656

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Aliso Viejo 92656.

Estimated value$825,863
CheaperTypical $922,839Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$601
CheaperTypical $623Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,375 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,494 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size3,237 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,615 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 169 Sandcastle ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAliso Viejo 92656Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$825,86338% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60134% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,375 ft²45% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,237 ft²35% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than198933% of homes74% of homes

About 169 Sandcastle

How much is 169 Sandcastle, Aliso Viejo, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 169 Sandcastle, Aliso Viejo, CA is $825,863 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $766,937 to $884,789. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 169 Sandcastle, Aliso Viejo, CA last sell?

169 Sandcastle, Aliso Viejo, CA last sold on May 21, 2026 for $825,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 169 Sandcastle, Aliso Viejo, CA?

169 Sandcastle, Aliso Viejo, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,375 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 169 Sandcastle, Aliso Viejo, CA built?

169 Sandcastle, Aliso Viejo, CA was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 169 Sandcastle, Aliso Viejo, CA?

169 Sandcastle, Aliso Viejo, CA is assigned to Aliso Niguel High School (high), rated A; Wood Canyon Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Don Juan Avila Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Capistrano Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 169 Sandcastle, Aliso Viejo, CA compare to other homes in Aliso Viejo 92656?

Among the 15,273 homes in Aliso Viejo 92656, it is worth more than 38% of them ($825,863 against a typical $922,839), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($601 against a typical $623), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,375 ft² against a typical 1,494 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (3,237 ft² against a typical 3,615 ft²) and it is newer than 33% of them (1989 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 23% 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 169 Sandcastle, Aliso Viejo, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 169 Sandcastle, Aliso Viejo, CA was $2,948. The county assessed it at $304,125.

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