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$1,028,200$668 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

21902 BIRCHWOOD

MISSION VIEJO, CA 92692
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,540 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.
4,200 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$1M
$965K low$1.1M high
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.$633,200
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$506,560
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.31%
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.$200,000
ORANGE COUNTYS CU · recorded Mar 26, 2025
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.$195,000
CITIBANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,920 (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.$461,769 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$183,722
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$278,047
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$386,882

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(3)

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
Trabuco Hills High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Melinda Heights Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.6 mi
M
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.8 mi

District: Saddleback Valley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92692These 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.56
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.237

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
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.47,688
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,026 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$135,048
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$157,612
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

21902 Birchwood 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 more per square foot than 73% of homes in Mission Viejo 92692
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Orange County

What homes are worth in Mission Viejo 92692

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

This home
$559K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Mission Viejo 92692.

How it measures up in Mission Viejo 92692

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mission Viejo 92692.

Estimated value$1,028,200
CheaperTypical $1,156,618Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$668
CheaperTypical $603Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,833 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size4,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 21902 Birchwood ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMission Viejo 92692Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,028,20037% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$66873% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,540 ft²36% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,200 ft²24% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than198654% of homes69% of homes

About 21902 Birchwood

How much is 21902 Birchwood, Mission Viejo, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21902 Birchwood, Mission Viejo, CA is $1,028,200 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $965,062 to $1,091,338. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21902 Birchwood, Mission Viejo, CA last sell?

21902 Birchwood, Mission Viejo, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 21902 Birchwood, Mission Viejo, CA?

21902 Birchwood, Mission Viejo, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,540 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 21902 Birchwood, Mission Viejo, CA built?

21902 Birchwood, Mission Viejo, CA was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 21902 Birchwood, Mission Viejo, CA?

21902 Birchwood, Mission Viejo, CA is assigned to Trabuco Hills High School (high), rated A+; Melinda Heights Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Rancho Santa Margarita 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 21902 Birchwood, Mission Viejo, CA compare to other homes in Mission Viejo 92692?

Among the 16,093 homes in Mission Viejo 92692, it is worth more than 37% of them ($1,028,200 against a typical $1,156,618), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($668 against a typical $603), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,540 ft² against a typical 1,833 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (4,200 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1986 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 45% 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 21902 Birchwood, Mission Viejo, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21902 Birchwood, Mission Viejo, CA was $3,920. The county assessed it at $461,769.

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