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Last sold for $275,000 on Apr 29, 1998

438 COTTAM PL

PLACENTIA, CA 92870
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,156 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Apr 29, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,306 (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.$787,223 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$510,923
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$276,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$771,788

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.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.0.10
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
John O. Tynes Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.2 mi
M
Kraemer Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Valencia High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 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

438 Cottam Pl 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.

  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 89% 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.

Living area2,156 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,832 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 438 Cottam Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlacentia 92870Orange County
Living areabigger than2,156 ft²68% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac24% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than199889% of homes83% of homes

About 438 Cottam Pl

When did 438 Cottam Pl, Placentia, CA last sell?

438 Cottam Pl, Placentia, CA last sold on Apr 29, 1998 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 438 Cottam Pl, Placentia, CA?

438 Cottam Pl, Placentia, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,156 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 438 Cottam Pl, Placentia, CA built?

438 Cottam Pl, Placentia, CA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.

What schools serve 438 Cottam Pl, Placentia, CA?

438 Cottam Pl, Placentia, CA is assigned to John O. Tynes Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; 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 438 Cottam Pl, Placentia, CA compare to other homes in Placentia 92870?

Among the 13,724 homes in Placentia 92870, it is bigger than 68% of them (2,156 ft² against a typical 1,832 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1998 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 438 Cottam Pl, Placentia, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Cottam Pl, Placentia, CA was $9,306. The county assessed it at $787,223.

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