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$528,580$272 / 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 95How 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 $285,000 on Jul 21, 2017

5521 DRIFTWOOD PL

PALMDALE, CA 93552
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,946 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$529K
$504K low$553K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · Jul 21, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,463 (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.$342,013 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$77,524
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$264,489
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$335,315

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.10 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
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

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
Shadow Hills Engineering & Design Magnet AcademyD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Quail Valley Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
William J. (Pete) Knight High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Palmdale Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93552These 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.28
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.527

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,746
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.901 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,070
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,944
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.9 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

5521 Driftwood Pl 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 89% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Palmdale 93552
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Los Angeles County

What homes are worth in Palmdale 93552

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

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$365K$660K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Palmdale 93552.

How it measures up in Palmdale 93552

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palmdale 93552.

Estimated value$528,580
CheaperTypical $496,498Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$272
CheaperTypical $277Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,946 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,780 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 5521 Driftwood Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalmdale 93552Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$528,58068% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27247% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,946 ft²58% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac24% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than199045% of homes87% of homes

About 5521 Driftwood Pl

How much is 5521 Driftwood Pl, Palmdale, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5521 Driftwood Pl, Palmdale, CA is $528,580 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $503,709 to $553,451. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5521 Driftwood Pl, Palmdale, CA last sell?

5521 Driftwood Pl, Palmdale, CA last sold on Jul 21, 2017 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5521 Driftwood Pl, Palmdale, CA?

5521 Driftwood Pl, Palmdale, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,946 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 5521 Driftwood Pl, Palmdale, CA built?

5521 Driftwood Pl, Palmdale, CA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

What schools serve 5521 Driftwood Pl, Palmdale, CA?

5521 Driftwood Pl, Palmdale, CA is assigned to Shadow Hills Engineering & Design Magnet Academy (middle), rated D; Quail Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated D; William J. (Pete) Knight High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Palmdale Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5521 Driftwood Pl, Palmdale, CA compare to other homes in Palmdale 93552?

Among the 10,474 homes in Palmdale 93552, it is worth more than 68% of them ($528,580 against a typical $496,498), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($272 against a typical $277), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,946 ft² against a typical 1,780 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1990 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 11% 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 5521 Driftwood Pl, Palmdale, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5521 Driftwood Pl, Palmdale, CA was $5,463. The county assessed it at $342,013.

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