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$1,942,326$533 / 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 91How 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 $595,000 on Dec 15, 1994

1838 VALENCIA AVE

PLACENTIA, CA 92870
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,641 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.9M
$1.8M 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.$595,000 · Dec 15, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,821 (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.$742,665 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$256,673
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$485,992
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$728,103

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.7 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
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Pool W/Hot Tub/Spa

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.

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 · 0.3 mi
E
Charles Wagner Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.7 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

1838 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 85% of homes in Orange County
  • Among the largest homes in Placentia 92870
  • Among the largest lots in Placentia 92870
  • Newer than 95% 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
$476K$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$1,942,326
CheaperTypical $1,087,004Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$533
CheaperTypical $586Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area3,641 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,825 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 1838 Valencia Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlacentia 92870Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,942,326almost all homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53325% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than3,641 ft²almost all homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 acalmost all homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than200395% of homes89% of homes

About 1838 Valencia Ave

How much is 1838 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1838 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA is $1,942,326 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,759,000 to $2,125,652. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1838 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA last sell?

1838 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA last sold on Dec 15, 1994 for $595,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1838 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA?

1838 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,641 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 1838 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA built?

1838 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.

What schools serve 1838 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA?

1838 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 1838 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA compare to other homes in Placentia 92870?

Among the 13,725 homes in Placentia 92870, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,942,326 against a typical $1,087,004), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($533 against a typical $586), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,641 ft² against a typical 1,825 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2003 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 85% 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 1838 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1838 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA was $8,821. The county assessed it at $742,665.

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