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$613,272$660 / 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 93How 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 $221,000 on Jun 29, 2010

5501 WESTERN AVE

BUENA PARK, CA 90621
2
Beds
1
Baths
929 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$613K
$572K low$655K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$221,000 · Jun 29, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,649 (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.$290,969 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$241,759
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$49,210
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$285,264

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.26 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

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.0.17
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

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(2)

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

M
Gordon H. Beatty Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Charles G. Emery Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Buena Park High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Buena Park Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90621These 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.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.342

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.36,183
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,629 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,004
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,100
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.13 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

5501 Western Ave 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 94% of homes in Buena Park 90621
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Buena Park 90621
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Buena Park 90621
  • Older than 96% of homes in Orange County

What homes are worth in Buena Park 90621

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

This home
$551K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Buena Park 90621.

How it measures up in Buena Park 90621

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buena Park 90621.

Estimated value$613,272
CheaperTypical $846,854Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$660
CheaperTypical $543Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area929 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,625 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 5501 Western Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuena Park 90621Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$613,2726% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$66085% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than929 ft²6% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac59% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than194713% of homes4% of homes

About 5501 Western Ave

How much is 5501 Western Ave, Buena Park, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5501 Western Ave, Buena Park, CA is $613,272 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $571,681 to $654,863. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5501 Western Ave, Buena Park, CA last sell?

5501 Western Ave, Buena Park, CA last sold on Jun 29, 2010 for $221,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5501 Western Ave, Buena Park, CA?

5501 Western Ave, Buena Park, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 929 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 5501 Western Ave, Buena Park, CA built?

5501 Western Ave, Buena Park, CA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5501 Western Ave, Buena Park, CA?

5501 Western Ave, Buena Park, CA is assigned to Gordon H. Beatty Middle School (middle), rated B+; Charles G. Emery Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Buena Park High School (high), rated C. All sit in Buena Park Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5501 Western Ave, Buena Park, CA compare to other homes in Buena Park 90621?

Among the 6,304 homes in Buena Park 90621, it is worth more than 6% of them ($613,272 against a typical $846,854), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($660 against a typical $543), it is bigger than 6% of them (929 ft² against a typical 1,625 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1947 against a typical 1967). 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 5501 Western Ave, Buena Park, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5501 Western Ave, Buena Park, CA was $3,649. The county assessed it at $290,969.

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