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$626,102$1,565 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $155,000 on Apr 1, 2009

491 S HEWES ST

ORANGE, CA 92869
1
Beds
1
Baths
400 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.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$626K
$521K low$731K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Apr 1, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,445 (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.$203,584 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$190,622
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,962
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$199,593

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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(14)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Jordan Academy of Language & Computer ScienceB-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.2 mi
H
El Modena High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Santiago Charter Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Santiago Charter Middle District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92869These 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.58
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 100.289

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
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.36,047
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,081 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$135,929
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$166,795
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°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%

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How this home compares

491 S Hewes 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 less than 93% of homes in Orange 92869
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Orange 92869
  • Among the smallest homes in Orange 92869
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Orange 92869
  • Among the oldest homes in Orange 92869

What homes are worth in Orange 92869

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

This home
$485K$3.4M

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Orange 92869.

How it measures up in Orange 92869

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orange 92869.

Estimated value$626,102
CheaperTypical $1,191,576Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1565
CheaperTypical $625Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,865 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 491 S Hewes St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrange 92869Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$626,1027% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1565almost all homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than400 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac10% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than1929almost no homes2% of homes

About 491 S Hewes St

How much is 491 S Hewes St, Orange, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 491 S Hewes St, Orange, CA is $626,102 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $521,176 to $731,028. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 491 S Hewes St, Orange, CA last sell?

491 S Hewes St, Orange, CA last sold on Apr 1, 2009 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 8 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 491 S Hewes St, Orange, CA?

491 S Hewes St, Orange, CA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 400 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 491 S Hewes St, Orange, CA built?

491 S Hewes St, Orange, CA was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 491 S Hewes St, Orange, CA?

491 S Hewes St, Orange, CA is assigned to Jordan Academy of Language & Computer Science (elementary), rated B-; El Modena High School (high), rated B; Santiago Charter Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Santiago Charter Middle District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 491 S Hewes St, Orange, CA compare to other homes in Orange 92869?

Among the 10,937 homes in Orange 92869, it is worth more than 7% of them ($626,102 against a typical $1,191,576), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($1565 against a typical $625), it is bigger than almost none of them (400 ft² against a typical 1,865 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1929 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 10% 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 491 S Hewes St, Orange, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 491 S Hewes St, Orange, CA was $2,445. The county assessed it at $203,584.

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