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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential

228 S MELROSE ST

PLACENTIA, CA 92870
0
Baths
1,626 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,271 (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.$507,134 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$448,164
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,970
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$497,191

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Kraemer Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Valencia High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Ruby Drive Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 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

228 S Melrose St 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 oldest 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.

Living area1,626 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,832 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 228 S Melrose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlacentia 92870Orange County
Living areabigger than1,626 ft²37% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac38% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than1921almost no homesalmost no homes

About 228 S Melrose St

When did 228 S Melrose St, Placentia, CA last sell?

228 S Melrose St, Placentia, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 S Melrose St, Placentia, CA?

228 S Melrose St, Placentia, CA has 1,626 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 228 S Melrose St, Placentia, CA built?

228 S Melrose St, Placentia, CA was built in 1921, making it 105 years old.

What schools serve 228 S Melrose St, Placentia, CA?

228 S Melrose St, Placentia, CA is assigned to Kraemer Middle School (middle), rated A; Valencia High School (high), rated A-; Ruby Drive Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 S Melrose St, Placentia, CA compare to other homes in Placentia 92870?

Among the 13,725 homes in Placentia 92870, it is bigger than 37% of them (1,626 ft² against a typical 1,832 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1921 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 228 S Melrose St, Placentia, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 S Melrose St, Placentia, CA was $6,271. The county assessed it at $507,134.

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