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$1,453,529$654 / 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 91How 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 $1,405,000 on Jan 23, 2025

281 RUBY RD

RANCHO MISSION VIEJO, CA 92694
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,223 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.
2,031 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
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

$1.5M
$1.3M low$1.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,405,000 · Jan 23, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,868 (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.$1,433,014 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$862,407
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$570,607
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$936,056

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.0.05
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Esencia Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Esencia Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Tesoro High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi

District: Capistrano Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92694These 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.31
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 100.243

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.43%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,984
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,307 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$172,722
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$198,671
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 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

281 Ruby Rd 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 74% of homes in Rancho Mission Viejo
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Rancho Mission Viejo
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Rancho Mission Viejo
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Ladera Ranch 92694
  • Among the newest homes in Rancho Mission Viejo

What homes are worth in Ladera Ranch 92694

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

This home
$640K$3.4M

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Ladera Ranch 92694.

How it measures up in Ladera Ranch 92694

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ladera Ranch 92694.

Estimated value$1,453,529
CheaperTypical $1,324,085Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$654
CheaperTypical $626Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area2,223 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,005 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size2,031 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 281 Ruby Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRancho Mission ViejoLadera Ranch 92694Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,453,52974% of homes57% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$65469% of homes62% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than2,223 ft²72% of homes60% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,031 ft²8% of homes3% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 281 Ruby Rd

How much is 281 Ruby Rd, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Ruby Rd, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA is $1,453,529 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,320,646 to $1,586,412. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Ruby Rd, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA last sell?

281 Ruby Rd, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA last sold on Jan 23, 2025 for $1,405,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Ruby Rd, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA?

281 Ruby Rd, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,223 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 281 Ruby Rd, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA built?

281 Ruby Rd, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA was built in 2024, making it 2 years old.

What schools serve 281 Ruby Rd, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA?

281 Ruby Rd, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA is assigned to Esencia Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Esencia Middle School (middle), rated A+; Tesoro High School (high), rated A. All sit in Capistrano Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Ruby Rd, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA compare to other homes in Ladera Ranch 92694?

Among the 12,011 homes in Ladera Ranch 92694, it is worth more than 57% of them ($1,453,529 against a typical $1,324,085), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($654 against a typical $626), it is bigger than 60% of them (2,223 ft² against a typical 2,005 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (2,031 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 72% 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 281 Ruby Rd, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Ruby Rd, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA was $18,868. The county assessed it at $1,433,014.

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