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$860,228$1,458 / ft²
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78B SURFSIDE AVE

SURFSIDE, CA 90743
2
Beds
1
Baths
590 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.
925 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1931
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$860K
$772K low$948K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,930 (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.$80,543 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$73,189
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,354
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,964

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.0.02
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.

E
McGaugh Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Los Alamitos High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi
M
McAuliffe Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 mi

District: Los Alamitos Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90743These 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.186
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 100.437

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.1%
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.178
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,078 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$117,092
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,200
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°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

78b Surfside 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 96% of homes in Surfside 90743
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Orange County
  • Among the smallest homes in Orange County
  • Among the smallest lots in Orange County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Orange County

What homes are worth in Surfside 90743

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

This home
$759K$6M

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Surfside 90743.

How it measures up in Surfside 90743

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Surfside 90743.

Estimated value$860,228
CheaperTypical $2,214,261Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1458
CheaperTypical $1304Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area590 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,716 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size925 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 78b Surfside Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSurfside 90743Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$860,2284% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$145860% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than590 ft²8% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than925 ft²32% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than193120% of homes2% of homes

About 78b Surfside Ave

How much is 78b Surfside Ave, Surfside, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78b Surfside Ave, Surfside, CA is $860,228 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $772,405 to $948,051. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78b Surfside Ave, Surfside, CA last sell?

78b Surfside Ave, Surfside, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78b Surfside Ave, Surfside, CA?

78b Surfside Ave, Surfside, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 590 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 78b Surfside Ave, Surfside, CA built?

78b Surfside Ave, Surfside, CA was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78b Surfside Ave, Surfside, CA?

78b Surfside Ave, Surfside, CA is assigned to McGaugh Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Los Alamitos High School (high), rated A+; McAuliffe Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Los Alamitos Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78b Surfside Ave, Surfside, CA compare to other homes in Surfside 90743?

Among the 253 homes in Surfside 90743, it is worth more than 4% of them ($860,228 against a typical $2,214,261), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($1458 against a typical $1304), it is bigger than 8% of them (590 ft² against a typical 1,716 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (925 ft² against a typical 1,133 ft²) and it is newer than 20% of them (1931 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 31% 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 78b Surfside Ave, Surfside, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78b Surfside Ave, Surfside, CA was $1,930. The county assessed it at $80,543.

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