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$1,393,873$702 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $640,000 on Sep 25, 2003

21 RUTHERFORD

IRVINE, CA 92602
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,986 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
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

$1.4M
$1.3M low$1.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$640,000 · Sep 25, 2003
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$793,173
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$634,538
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.33%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$322,700
SHEA MORTGAGE INC · recorded Sep 25, 2003
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$278,000
CASHCALL INC

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,157 (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.$927,991 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$649,596
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$278,395
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$909,796

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.0.13
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Beckman High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Hicks Canyon Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Orchard Hills SchoolA+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Tustin Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92602These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.253

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,153
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,290 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$137,403
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,530
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

21 Rutherford 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 71% of homes in Irvine 92602
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Orange County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Irvine 92602
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Orange County

What homes are worth in Irvine 92602

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

This home
$751K$6M

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Irvine 92602.

How it measures up in Irvine 92602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Irvine 92602.

Estimated value$1,393,873
CheaperTypical $1,868,000Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$702
CheaperTypical $782Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,986 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,405 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 21 Rutherford ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthpark SquareIrvine 92602Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,393,87340% of homes29% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$70268% of homes32% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,986 ft²34% of homes32% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac68% of homes64% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than200149% of homes46% of homes86% of homes

About 21 Rutherford

How much is 21 Rutherford, Irvine, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 Rutherford, Irvine, CA is $1,393,873 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,288,324 to $1,499,422. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 Rutherford, Irvine, CA last sell?

21 Rutherford, Irvine, CA last sold on Sep 25, 2003 for $640,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 21 Rutherford, Irvine, CA?

21 Rutherford, Irvine, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,986 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 21 Rutherford, Irvine, CA built?

21 Rutherford, Irvine, CA was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

What schools serve 21 Rutherford, Irvine, CA?

21 Rutherford, Irvine, CA is assigned to Beckman High School (high), rated A+; Hicks Canyon Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Orchard Hills School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Tustin Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21 Rutherford, Irvine, CA compare to other homes in Irvine 92602?

Among the 8,271 homes in Irvine 92602, it is worth more than 29% of them ($1,393,873 against a typical $1,868,000), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($702 against a typical $782), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,986 ft² against a typical 2,405 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (2001 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 71% 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 21 Rutherford, Irvine, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Rutherford, Irvine, CA was $11,157. The county assessed it at $927,991.

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