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$1,355,634$683 / 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
Last sold for $545,500 on Jun 27, 2003

26 RUTHERFORD

IRVINE, CA 92602
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,986 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
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

$1.4M
$1.3M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$545,500 · Jun 27, 2003
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.$925,634
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$740,507
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.23%
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.$275,000
HSBC MORTGAGE CORP (USA) · recorded Jun 27, 2003
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.$155,000
CATHAY BANK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,933 (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.$805,654 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$517,738
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$287,916
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$789,857

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.6 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.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.0.11
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Beckman High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Hicks Canyon Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Orchard Hills SchoolA+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Tustin Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92602These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.253

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,153
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,290 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$137,403
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,530
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.No

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

26 Rutherford 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 73% of homes in Irvine 92602
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Irvine 92602
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Irvine 92602
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Northpark Square

What homes are worth in Irvine 92602

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

This home
$748K$6M

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Irvine 92602.

How it measures up in Irvine 92602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Irvine 92602.

Estimated value$1,355,634
CheaperTypical $1,867,835Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$683
CheaperTypical $783Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,986 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,405 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 26 Rutherford ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthpark SquareIrvine 92602Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,355,63439% of homes27% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$68362% of homes29% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,986 ft²34% of homes32% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac47% of homes49% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than200393% of homes55% of homes88% of homes

About 26 Rutherford

How much is 26 Rutherford, Irvine, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26 Rutherford, Irvine, CA is $1,355,634 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,267,632 to $1,443,636. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26 Rutherford, Irvine, CA last sell?

26 Rutherford, Irvine, CA last sold on Jun 27, 2003 for $545,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 26 Rutherford, Irvine, CA?

26 Rutherford, Irvine, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,986 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 26 Rutherford, Irvine, CA built?

26 Rutherford, Irvine, CA was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.

What schools serve 26 Rutherford, Irvine, CA?

26 Rutherford, Irvine, CA is assigned to Beckman High School (high), rated A+; Hicks Canyon Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Orchard Hills School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Tustin Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26 Rutherford, Irvine, CA compare to other homes in Irvine 92602?

Among the 8,271 homes in Irvine 92602, it is worth more than 27% of them ($1,355,634 against a typical $1,867,835), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($683 against a typical $783), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,986 ft² against a typical 2,405 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (2003 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 68% 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 26 Rutherford, Irvine, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Rutherford, Irvine, CA was $9,933. The county assessed it at $805,654.

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