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$1,049,980$584 / 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 $245,000 on Mar 3, 1998

542 E ROCKAWAY DR

PLACENTIA, CA 92870
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,799 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.
3,675 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
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

$1M
$1M low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$245,000 · Mar 3, 1998
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.$814,980
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$651,984
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.24%
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.$235,000
PINNACLE CAPITAL MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Mar 28, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,054 (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.$402,704 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$133,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$268,824
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$394,808

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.0.08
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(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.

H
El Dorado High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Charles Wagner Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 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.52,457
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%

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

542 E Rockaway Dr 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 78% 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
$442K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 44% 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$1,049,980
CheaperTypical $1,088,137Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$584
CheaperTypical $578Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,799 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,834 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size3,675 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 542 E Rockaway Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlacentia 92870Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,049,98044% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$58453% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,799 ft²48% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,675 ft²16% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than199278% of homes77% of homes

About 542 E Rockaway Dr

How much is 542 E Rockaway Dr, Placentia, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 E Rockaway Dr, Placentia, CA is $1,049,980 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,021,778 to $1,078,182. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 E Rockaway Dr, Placentia, CA last sell?

542 E Rockaway Dr, Placentia, CA last sold on Mar 3, 1998 for $245,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 542 E Rockaway Dr, Placentia, CA?

542 E Rockaway Dr, Placentia, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,799 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 542 E Rockaway Dr, Placentia, CA built?

542 E Rockaway Dr, Placentia, CA was built in 1992, making it 34 years old.

What schools serve 542 E Rockaway Dr, Placentia, CA?

542 E Rockaway Dr, Placentia, CA is assigned to El Dorado High School (high), rated A; Charles Wagner Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Col. J. K. Tuffree 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 542 E Rockaway Dr, Placentia, CA compare to other homes in Placentia 92870?

Among the 13,724 homes in Placentia 92870, it is worth more than 44% of them ($1,049,980 against a typical $1,088,137), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($584 against a typical $578), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,799 ft² against a typical 1,834 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (3,675 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (1992 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 48% 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 542 E Rockaway Dr, Placentia, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 E Rockaway Dr, Placentia, CA was $5,054. The county assessed it at $402,704.

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