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$3,302,560$675 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $877,000 on Sep 20, 2002

5 MERRILL HL

LADERA RANCH, CA 92694
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
4,894 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.
0.33 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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$3.3M
$3.2M low$3.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$877,000 · Sep 20, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,425 (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.$1,347,397 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$398,433
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$948,964
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,320,978

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.0.33
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Pool W/Hot Tub/Spa

Transaction History(1)

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
Chaparral Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Ladera Ranch Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Tesoro High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Capistrano Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92694These 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.31
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 100.243

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.43%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,984
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,307 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$172,722
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$198,671
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 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

5 Merrill Hl 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 Flintridge
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Ladera Ranch 92694
  • Among the largest homes in Flintridge
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Flintridge

What homes are worth in Ladera Ranch 92694

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

This home
$638K$3.4M

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Ladera Ranch 92694.

How it measures up in Ladera Ranch 92694

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ladera Ranch 92694.

Estimated value$3,302,560
CheaperTypical $1,325,251Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$675
CheaperTypical $626Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area4,894 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,013 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 5 Merrill Hl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFlintridgeLadera Ranch 92694Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$3,302,560almost all homes98% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$67541% of homes72% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than4,894 ft²almost all homes98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac92% of homes92% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than200297% of homes30% of homes87% of homes

About 5 Merrill Hl

How much is 5 Merrill Hl, Ladera Ranch, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Merrill Hl, Ladera Ranch, CA is $3,302,560 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $3,163,389 to $3,441,731. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Merrill Hl, Ladera Ranch, CA last sell?

5 Merrill Hl, Ladera Ranch, CA last sold on Sep 20, 2002 for $877,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Merrill Hl, Ladera Ranch, CA?

5 Merrill Hl, Ladera Ranch, CA has 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 4,894 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 5 Merrill Hl, Ladera Ranch, CA built?

5 Merrill Hl, Ladera Ranch, CA was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.

What schools serve 5 Merrill Hl, Ladera Ranch, CA?

5 Merrill Hl, Ladera Ranch, CA is assigned to Chaparral Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Ladera Ranch Middle School (middle), rated A; Tesoro High School (high), rated A. All sit in Capistrano Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Merrill Hl, Ladera Ranch, CA compare to other homes in Ladera Ranch 92694?

Among the 12,011 homes in Ladera Ranch 92694, it is worth more than 98% of them ($3,302,560 against a typical $1,325,251), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($675 against a typical $626), it is bigger than 98% of them (4,894 ft² against a typical 2,013 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (2002 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 95% 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 5 Merrill Hl, Ladera Ranch, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Merrill Hl, Ladera Ranch, CA was $18,425. The county assessed it at $1,347,397.

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