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$1,818,538$750 / 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 97How 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 $1,260,000 on Oct 20, 2017

48 RUTHERFORD

IRVINE, CA 92602
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,424 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.
2002
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

$1.8M
$1.8M low$1.9M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,260,000 · Oct 20, 2017
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.$810,538
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$648,430
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.49%
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.$1,008,000
US BANK NA · 3% 1 · recorded Oct 20, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,705 (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.$1,462,335 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,068,931
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$393,404
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,433,662

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.18 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.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

H
Beckman High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Hicks Canyon Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 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.Yes

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

48 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 more than 86% of homes in Orange County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Northpark Square
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Northpark Square
  • Newer than 87% 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
$721K$5.8M

This home is worth more than 48% 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$1,818,538
CheaperTypical $1,859,363Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$750
CheaperTypical $782Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area2,424 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,405 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 48 Rutherford ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthpark SquareIrvine 92602Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,818,53871% of homes48% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$75082% of homes43% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than2,424 ft²59% of homes52% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac91% of homes85% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than200287% of homes54% of homes87% of homes

About 48 Rutherford

How much is 48 Rutherford, Irvine, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 48 Rutherford, Irvine, CA is $1,818,538 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,760,079 to $1,876,998. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 48 Rutherford, Irvine, CA last sell?

48 Rutherford, Irvine, CA last sold on Oct 20, 2017 for $1,260,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 48 Rutherford, Irvine, CA?

48 Rutherford, Irvine, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,424 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 48 Rutherford, Irvine, CA built?

48 Rutherford, Irvine, CA was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.

What schools serve 48 Rutherford, Irvine, CA?

48 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 48 Rutherford, Irvine, CA compare to other homes in Irvine 92602?

Among the 8,271 homes in Irvine 92602, it is worth more than 48% of them ($1,818,538 against a typical $1,859,363), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($750 against a typical $782), it is bigger than 52% of them (2,424 ft² against a typical 2,405 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (2002 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 86% 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 48 Rutherford, Irvine, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Rutherford, Irvine, CA was $16,705. The county assessed it at $1,462,335.

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