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$961,623$866 / 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 94How 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

5531 SANTA RITA AVE

GARDEN GROVE, CA 92845
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,110 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
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

$962K
$903K low$1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,630 (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.$340,697 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$271,727
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,970
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$334,017

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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.11%
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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(2)

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.

M
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Patton Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.4 mi
H
Pacifica High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Garden Grove Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92845These 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.41
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.337

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,335
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,186 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$124,735
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146,385
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 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

5531 Santa Rita 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 67% of homes in Garden Grove 92845
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Garden Grove 92845
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Garden Grove 92845
  • Older than 82% of homes in Orange County

What homes are worth in Garden Grove 92845

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

This home
$638K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Garden Grove 92845.

How it measures up in Garden Grove 92845

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Garden Grove 92845.

Estimated value$961,623
CheaperTypical $1,015,547Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$866
CheaperTypical $648Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,110 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,486 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 5531 Santa Rita Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGarden Grove 92845Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$961,62333% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$86696% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,110 ft²7% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac59% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than195925% of homes18% of homes

About 5531 Santa Rita Ave

How much is 5531 Santa Rita Ave, Garden Grove, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5531 Santa Rita Ave, Garden Grove, CA is $961,623 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $902,528 to $1,020,718. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5531 Santa Rita Ave, Garden Grove, CA last sell?

5531 Santa Rita Ave, Garden Grove, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5531 Santa Rita Ave, Garden Grove, CA?

5531 Santa Rita Ave, Garden Grove, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,110 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 5531 Santa Rita Ave, Garden Grove, CA built?

5531 Santa Rita Ave, Garden Grove, CA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5531 Santa Rita Ave, Garden Grove, CA?

5531 Santa Rita Ave, Garden Grove, CA is assigned to Hilton D. Bell Intermediate School (middle), rated A+; Patton Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Pacifica High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Garden Grove Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5531 Santa Rita Ave, Garden Grove, CA compare to other homes in Garden Grove 92845?

Among the 5,389 homes in Garden Grove 92845, it is worth more than 33% of them ($961,623 against a typical $1,015,547), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($866 against a typical $648), it is bigger than 7% of them (1,110 ft² against a typical 1,486 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1959 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 36% 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 5531 Santa Rita Ave, Garden Grove, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5531 Santa Rita Ave, Garden Grove, CA was $4,630. The county assessed it at $340,697.

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