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$832,316$710 / 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 88How 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 $485,000 on Feb 5, 2016

525 MELODY LN

PLACENTIA, CA 92870
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,173 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$832K
$732K low$933K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$485,000 · Feb 5, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,029 (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.$585,619 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$517,348
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,271
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$574,137

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.14 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.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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

E
Ruby Drive Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
H
Valencia High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Kraemer Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 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

525 Melody Ln 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 79% of homes in Placentia 92870
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Placentia 92870
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Placentia 92870
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Placentia 92870
  • Older than 94% of homes in Placentia 92870

What homes are worth in Placentia 92870

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

This home
$472K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 21% 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.

Estimated value$832,316
CheaperTypical $1,089,278Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$710
CheaperTypical $586Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,173 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,832 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 525 Melody Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlacentia 92870Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$832,31621% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$71092% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,173 ft²13% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac29% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than19556% of homes12% of homes

About 525 Melody Ln

How much is 525 Melody Ln, Placentia, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 525 Melody Ln, Placentia, CA is $832,316 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $731,795 to $932,837. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 525 Melody Ln, Placentia, CA last sell?

525 Melody Ln, Placentia, CA last sold on Feb 5, 2016 for $485,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 525 Melody Ln, Placentia, CA?

525 Melody Ln, Placentia, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,173 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 525 Melody Ln, Placentia, CA built?

525 Melody Ln, Placentia, CA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 525 Melody Ln, Placentia, CA?

525 Melody Ln, Placentia, CA is assigned to Ruby Drive Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Valencia High School (high), rated A-; Kraemer Middle School (middle), 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 525 Melody Ln, Placentia, CA compare to other homes in Placentia 92870?

Among the 13,725 homes in Placentia 92870, it is worth more than 21% of them ($832,316 against a typical $1,089,278), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($710 against a typical $586), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,173 ft² against a typical 1,832 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1955 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 24% 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 525 Melody Ln, Placentia, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Melody Ln, Placentia, CA was $7,029. The county assessed it at $585,619.

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