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$1,307,149$587 / 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 85How 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

281 S GLASSELL ST

ORANGE, CA 92866
0
Baths
2,225 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1904
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.1M low$1.5M high
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.$869,149
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$695,319
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.29%
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.$288,000
MIDWEST EQUITY MORTGAGE · recorded Nov 28, 2011
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.$150,000
CITIBANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,426 (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.$468,633 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$380,206
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$88,427
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$459,445

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.0.16
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
Palmyra Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.8 mi
H
Orange High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Yorba Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Orange Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92866These 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.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.276

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
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.16,324
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,503 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,881
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,660
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%

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

281 S Glassell 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 91% of homes in Old Towne Orange
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Old Towne Orange
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Orange 92866
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Old Towne Orange
  • Among the oldest homes in Orange County

What homes are worth in Orange 92866

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

This home
$395K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Orange 92866.

How it measures up in Orange 92866

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orange 92866.

Estimated value$1,307,149
CheaperTypical $1,039,674Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$587
CheaperTypical $686Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area2,225 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,529 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1904
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 281 S Glassell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Towne OrangeOrange 92866Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,307,14991% of homes88% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$58712% of homes24% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than2,225 ft²80% of homes85% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac70% of homes53% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than19046% of homes3% of homesalmost no homes

About 281 S Glassell St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 281 S Glassell St, Orange, CA is $1,307,149 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,108,210 to $1,506,088. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

281 S Glassell St, Orange, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

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

281 S Glassell St, Orange, CA has 2,225 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

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

281 S Glassell St, Orange, CA was built in 1904, making it 122 years old. The building has 1 story.

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

281 S Glassell St, Orange, CA is assigned to Palmyra Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Orange High School (high), rated C+; Yorba 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 281 S Glassell St, Orange, CA compare to other homes in Orange 92866?

Among the 3,389 homes in Orange 92866, it is worth more than 88% of them ($1,307,149 against a typical $1,039,674), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($587 against a typical $686), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,225 ft² against a typical 1,529 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1904 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 65% 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 Glassell St, Orange, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 S Glassell St, Orange, CA was $5,426. The county assessed it at $468,633.

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