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$1,496,482$791 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $939,000 on Jul 23, 2015

21281 HILLSIDE CT

LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,892 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.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.4M low$1.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$939,000 · Jul 23, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,330 (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.$531,107 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$130,295
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$400,812
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$520,694

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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Pool W/Hot Tub/Spa

Transaction History(7)

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
Lake Forest Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.8 mi
H
El Toro High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Serrano Intermediate SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.5 mi

District: Saddleback Valley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92630These 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.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.241

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
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.63,840
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,834 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$118,504
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$145,211
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 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

21281 Hillside Ct 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 86% of homes in Rancho de Los Alisos
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Rancho de Los Alisos
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Lake Forest 92630
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Rancho de Los Alisos

What homes are worth in Lake Forest 92630

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

This home
$419K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Lake Forest 92630.

How it measures up in Lake Forest 92630

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake Forest 92630.

Estimated value$1,496,482
CheaperTypical $1,165,281Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$791
CheaperTypical $622Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,892 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,779 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 21281 Hillside Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRancho de Los AlisosLake Forest 92630Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,496,48286% of homes83% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$79197% of homes94% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,892 ft²64% of homes56% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac82% of homes93% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than198793% of homes80% of homes70% of homes

About 21281 Hillside Ct

How much is 21281 Hillside Ct, Lake Forest, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21281 Hillside Ct, Lake Forest, CA is $1,496,482 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,437,710 to $1,555,254. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21281 Hillside Ct, Lake Forest, CA last sell?

21281 Hillside Ct, Lake Forest, CA last sold on Jul 23, 2015 for $939,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 21281 Hillside Ct, Lake Forest, CA?

21281 Hillside Ct, Lake Forest, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,892 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 21281 Hillside Ct, Lake Forest, CA built?

21281 Hillside Ct, Lake Forest, CA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old.

What schools serve 21281 Hillside Ct, Lake Forest, CA?

21281 Hillside Ct, Lake Forest, CA is assigned to Lake Forest Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; El Toro High School (high), rated B+; Serrano Intermediate School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21281 Hillside Ct, Lake Forest, CA compare to other homes in Lake Forest 92630?

Among the 20,537 homes in Lake Forest 92630, it is worth more than 83% of them ($1,496,482 against a typical $1,165,281), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($791 against a typical $622), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,892 ft² against a typical 1,779 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1987 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 72% 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 21281 Hillside Ct, Lake Forest, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21281 Hillside Ct, Lake Forest, CA was $5,330. The county assessed it at $531,107.

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