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$1,021,294$544 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $569,000 on May 4, 2005

242 S MCCARRON ST

PLACENTIA, CA 92870
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,878 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.
3,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1M
$964K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$569,000 · May 4, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,517 (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.$814,129 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$520,137
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$293,992
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$798,166

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.1 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

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.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
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(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Van Buren Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.2 mi
M
Kraemer Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Valencia High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 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 S Mccarron 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 more than 80% of homes in Atwood
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Orange County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Atwood
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 77% 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
$447K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 44% 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$1,021,294
CheaperTypical $1,071,440Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$544
CheaperTypical $574Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,878 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,833 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size3,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 242 S Mccarron St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAtwoodPlacentia 92870Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,021,29480% of homes44% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54449% of homes35% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,878 ft²69% of homes53% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,500 ft²48% of homes15% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than198951% of homes77% of homes74% of homes

About 242 S Mccarron St

How much is 242 S Mccarron St, Placentia, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 S Mccarron St, Placentia, CA is $1,021,294 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $964,317 to $1,078,271. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 S Mccarron St, Placentia, CA last sell?

242 S Mccarron St, Placentia, CA last sold on May 4, 2005 for $569,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 S Mccarron St, Placentia, CA?

242 S Mccarron St, Placentia, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,878 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 242 S Mccarron St, Placentia, CA built?

242 S Mccarron St, Placentia, CA was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

What schools serve 242 S Mccarron St, Placentia, CA?

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

How does 242 S Mccarron St, Placentia, CA compare to other homes in Placentia 92870?

Among the 13,724 homes in Placentia 92870, it is worth more than 44% of them ($1,021,294 against a typical $1,071,440), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($544 against a typical $574), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,878 ft² against a typical 1,833 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (3,500 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1989 against a typical 1972). 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 242 S Mccarron St, Placentia, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 S Mccarron St, Placentia, CA was $9,517. The county assessed it at $814,129.

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