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$1,161,802$548 / 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 94How 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 $623,000 on Oct 27, 2016

172 ESSEX CIR

PLACENTIA, CA 92870
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,119 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$623,000 · Oct 27, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,992 (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.$774,590 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$634,298
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$140,292
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$759,402

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.0.21
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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(2)

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

E
Topaz Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
H
El Dorado High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 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

172 Essex Cir 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Orange County
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Placentia 92870
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of 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
$474K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 60% of 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$1,161,802
CheaperTypical $1,089,955Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$548
CheaperTypical $586Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area2,119 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,825 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 172 Essex Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlacentia 92870Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,161,80260% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54832% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than2,119 ft²67% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac91% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than196836% of homes36% of homes

About 172 Essex Cir

How much is 172 Essex Cir, Placentia, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 172 Essex Cir, Placentia, CA is $1,161,802 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,094,579 to $1,229,025. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 172 Essex Cir, Placentia, CA last sell?

172 Essex Cir, Placentia, CA last sold on Oct 27, 2016 for $623,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 172 Essex Cir, Placentia, CA?

172 Essex Cir, Placentia, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,119 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 172 Essex Cir, Placentia, CA built?

172 Essex Cir, Placentia, CA was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 172 Essex Cir, Placentia, CA?

172 Essex Cir, Placentia, CA is assigned to Topaz Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; El Dorado High School (high), 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 172 Essex Cir, Placentia, CA compare to other homes in Placentia 92870?

Among the 13,725 homes in Placentia 92870, it is worth more than 60% of them ($1,161,802 against a typical $1,089,955), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($548 against a typical $586), it is bigger than 67% of them (2,119 ft² against a typical 1,825 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1968 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 52% 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 172 Essex Cir, Placentia, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Essex Cir, Placentia, CA was $8,992. The county assessed it at $774,590.

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