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$1,468,454$1,304 / 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
Last sold for $750,000 on May 1, 2014

281 S BATAVIA ST

ORANGE, CA 92868
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,126 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.4M low$1.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$750,000 · May 1, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,144 (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.$937,780 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$759,706
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$178,074
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$919,393

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.0.18
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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
West Orange Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Portola Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Orange High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Orange Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92868These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.287

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.27,506
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,039 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,775
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,857
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

281 S Batavia 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Orange 92868
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Orange 92868
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Orange 92868
  • Older than 98% of homes in Orange County

What homes are worth in Orange 92868

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

This home
$372K$1.4M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Orange 92868.

How it measures up in Orange 92868

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orange 92868.

Estimated value$1,468,454
CheaperTypical $812,746Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$1304
CheaperTypical $614Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,126 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,308 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 281 S Batavia St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Towne OrangeOrange 92868Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,468,45493% of homesalmost all homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$130495% of homesalmost all homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,126 ft²35% of homes28% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac88% of homes90% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than193958% of homes7% of homes2% of homes

About 281 S Batavia St

How much is 281 S Batavia St, Orange, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 S Batavia St, Orange, CA is $1,468,454 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,403,942 to $1,532,966. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 S Batavia St, Orange, CA last sell?

281 S Batavia St, Orange, CA last sold on May 1, 2014 for $750,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 S Batavia St, Orange, CA?

281 S Batavia St, Orange, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,126 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 281 S Batavia St, Orange, CA built?

281 S Batavia St, Orange, CA was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 S Batavia St, Orange, CA?

281 S Batavia St, Orange, CA is assigned to West Orange Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Portola Middle School (middle), rated D+; Orange High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Orange Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 S Batavia St, Orange, CA compare to other homes in Orange 92868?

Among the 4,041 homes in Orange 92868, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,468,454 against a typical $812,746), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($1304 against a typical $614), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,126 ft² against a typical 1,308 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1939 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 71% 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 S Batavia St, Orange, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 S Batavia St, Orange, CA was $10,144. The county assessed it at $937,780.

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