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$846,064$568 / 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

242 PREAKNESS DR

PLACENTIA, CA 92870
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,489 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.
2,530 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$846K
$816K low$876K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,061 (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.$288,102 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$111,239
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$176,863
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$282,453

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.0.06
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Glenview Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi
H
Esperanza High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Orange County School of Computer Science at Bernardo YorbaB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 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

242 Preakness 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 less than 75% of homes in Placentia 92870
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Orange County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Placentia 92870
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Placentia 92870

What homes are worth in Placentia 92870

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

This home
$459K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 25% of 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.

Estimated value$846,064
CheaperTypical $1,056,898Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$568
CheaperTypical $574Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,489 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,825 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size2,530 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 242 Preakness Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAtwoodPlacentia 92870Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$846,06451% of homes25% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56849% of homes46% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,489 ft²56% of homes30% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,530 ft²20% of homes11% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than198139% of homes72% of homes62% of homes

About 242 Preakness Dr

How much is 242 Preakness Dr, Placentia, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Preakness Dr, Placentia, CA is $846,064 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $815,863 to $876,265. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Preakness Dr, Placentia, CA last sell?

242 Preakness Dr, Placentia, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Preakness Dr, Placentia, CA?

242 Preakness Dr, Placentia, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,489 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 242 Preakness Dr, Placentia, CA built?

242 Preakness Dr, Placentia, CA was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Preakness Dr, Placentia, CA?

242 Preakness Dr, Placentia, CA is assigned to Glenview Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Esperanza High School (high), rated A-; Orange County School of Computer Science at Bernardo Yorba (middle), rated B+. All sit in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Preakness Dr, Placentia, CA compare to other homes in Placentia 92870?

Among the 13,725 homes in Placentia 92870, it is worth more than 25% of them ($846,064 against a typical $1,056,898), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($568 against a typical $574), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,489 ft² against a typical 1,825 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (2,530 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1981 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 25% 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 242 Preakness Dr, Placentia, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Preakness Dr, Placentia, CA was $4,061. The county assessed it at $288,102.

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