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$856,535$777 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $828,500 on Sep 27, 2022

242 S JAMES ST

ORANGE, CA 92869
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,102 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$857K
$769K low$944K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$828,500 · Sep 27, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,531 (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.$878,721 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$819,865
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,856
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$861,492

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.14
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
El Modena High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
La Veta Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.7 mi
M
Santiago Charter Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Orange Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92869These 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.58
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.289

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
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.36,047
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,081 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$135,929
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$166,795
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°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%

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How this home compares

242 S James 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.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Orange 92869
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Orange 92869
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Orange 92869
  • Older than 89% of homes in Orange 92869

What homes are worth in Orange 92869

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

This home
$488K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Orange 92869.

How it measures up in Orange 92869

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orange 92869.

Estimated value$856,535
CheaperTypical $1,188,441Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$777
CheaperTypical $624Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,102 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,879 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 242 S James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrange 92869Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$856,53524% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$77790% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than1,102 ft²13% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac25% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than196011% of homes20% of homes

About 242 S James St

How much is 242 S James St, Orange, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 S James St, Orange, CA is $856,535 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $769,073 to $943,997. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 S James St, Orange, CA last sell?

242 S James St, Orange, CA last sold on Sep 27, 2022 for $828,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 S James St, Orange, CA?

242 S James St, Orange, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,102 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 242 S James St, Orange, CA built?

242 S James St, Orange, CA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 S James St, Orange, CA?

242 S James St, Orange, CA is assigned to El Modena High School (high), rated A-; La Veta Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Santiago Charter Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Orange Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 S James St, Orange, CA compare to other homes in Orange 92869?

Among the 10,937 homes in Orange 92869, it is worth more than 24% of them ($856,535 against a typical $1,188,441), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($777 against a typical $624), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,102 ft² against a typical 1,879 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1960 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 26% 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 S James St, Orange, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 S James St, Orange, CA was $9,531. The county assessed it at $878,721.

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