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$969,728$653 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $835,000 on Mar 12, 2024

851 SAINT LUCIA WAY

PLACENTIA, CA 92870
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,486 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.
2,400 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$970K
$913K low$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.$835,000 · Mar 12, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,896 (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.$868,734 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$711,512
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$157,222
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$851,700

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.0.06
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.Central
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.Pool (Unspecified), Heated

Transaction History(8)

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
Van Buren Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.6 mi
M
Kraemer Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Valencia High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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.52,456
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%

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How this home compares

851 Saint Lucia Way 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Placentia 92870
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Placentia 92870
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Orange County

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
$447K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 38% 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$969,728
CheaperTypical $1,067,962Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$653
CheaperTypical $573Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,486 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,832 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size2,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 851 Saint Lucia Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlacentia 92870Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$969,72838% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$65383% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,486 ft²30% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,400 ft²10% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than197663% of homes53% of homes

About 851 Saint Lucia Way

How much is 851 Saint Lucia Way, Placentia, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 851 Saint Lucia Way, Placentia, CA is $969,728 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $913,361 to $1,026,095. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 851 Saint Lucia Way, Placentia, CA last sell?

851 Saint Lucia Way, Placentia, CA last sold on Mar 12, 2024 for $835,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 851 Saint Lucia Way, Placentia, CA?

851 Saint Lucia Way, Placentia, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,486 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 851 Saint Lucia Way, Placentia, CA built?

851 Saint Lucia Way, Placentia, CA was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 851 Saint Lucia Way, Placentia, CA?

851 Saint Lucia Way, Placentia, CA is assigned to Van Buren Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Kraemer Middle School (middle), rated B+; Valencia High School (high), 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 851 Saint Lucia Way, Placentia, CA compare to other homes in Placentia 92870?

Among the 13,724 homes in Placentia 92870, it is worth more than 38% of them ($969,728 against a typical $1,067,962), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($653 against a typical $573), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,486 ft² against a typical 1,832 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (2,400 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1976 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 41% 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 851 Saint Lucia Way, Placentia, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 851 Saint Lucia Way, Placentia, CA was $9,896. The county assessed it at $868,734.

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