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$1,578,246$710 / 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 $349,500 on Aug 14, 1998

18972 MONTECITO DR

YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,222 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$1.6M
$1.5M low$1.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$349,500 · Aug 14, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,380 (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.$558,865 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$369,245
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$189,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$547,907

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.0.35
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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(6)

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
Linda Vista Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Esperanza High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Yorba Linda Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92886These 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.50
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.432

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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
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.48,885
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,397 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$136,010
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$170,744
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 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

18972 Montecito Dr 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 75% of homes in Orange County
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Yorba Linda 92886
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Orange County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Yorba Linda 92886

What homes are worth in Yorba Linda 92886

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

This home
$583K$3.7M

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Yorba Linda 92886.

How it measures up in Yorba Linda 92886

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Yorba Linda 92886.

Estimated value$1,578,246
CheaperTypical $1,355,182Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$710
CheaperTypical $639Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area2,222 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,180 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 18972 Montecito Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeYorba Linda 92886Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,578,24666% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$71077% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than2,222 ft²52% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac80% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than19627% of homes24% of homes

About 18972 Montecito Dr

How much is 18972 Montecito Dr, Yorba Linda, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18972 Montecito Dr, Yorba Linda, CA is $1,578,246 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,467,412 to $1,689,080. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18972 Montecito Dr, Yorba Linda, CA last sell?

18972 Montecito Dr, Yorba Linda, CA last sold on Aug 14, 1998 for $349,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 18972 Montecito Dr, Yorba Linda, CA?

18972 Montecito Dr, Yorba Linda, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,222 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 18972 Montecito Dr, Yorba Linda, CA built?

18972 Montecito Dr, Yorba Linda, CA was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18972 Montecito Dr, Yorba Linda, CA?

18972 Montecito Dr, Yorba Linda, CA is assigned to Linda Vista Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Esperanza High School (high), rated A-; Yorba Linda 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 18972 Montecito Dr, Yorba Linda, CA compare to other homes in Yorba Linda 92886?

Among the 16,669 homes in Yorba Linda 92886, it is worth more than 66% of them ($1,578,246 against a typical $1,355,182), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($710 against a typical $639), it is bigger than 52% of them (2,222 ft² against a typical 2,180 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1962 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Orange 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 18972 Montecito Dr, Yorba Linda, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 18972 Montecito Dr, Yorba Linda, CA was $6,380. The county assessed it at $558,865.

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