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$1,626,651$559 / 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 97How 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 $386,000 on Jul 28, 1999

856 CAREW DR

PLACENTIA, CA 92870
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,908 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.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.6M
$1.6M low$1.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$386,000 · Jul 28, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,414 (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.$1,500,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$982,537
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$517,463
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$593,263

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.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
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 W/Hot Tub/Spa

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 · 0.5 mi
M
Kraemer Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Valencia High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

856 Carew Dr 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 more than 97% of homes in Placentia 92870
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Orange County
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Placentia 92870
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Placentia 92870
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Placentia 92870

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
$442K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 97% 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$1,626,651
CheaperTypical $1,065,287Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$559
CheaperTypical $573Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area2,908 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,823 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 856 Carew Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlacentia 92870Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,626,65197% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$55943% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than2,908 ft²94% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac31% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than199482% of homes79% of homes

About 856 Carew Dr

How much is 856 Carew Dr, Placentia, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 856 Carew Dr, Placentia, CA is $1,626,651 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,574,600 to $1,678,702. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 856 Carew Dr, Placentia, CA last sell?

856 Carew Dr, Placentia, CA last sold on Jul 28, 1999 for $386,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 856 Carew Dr, Placentia, CA?

856 Carew Dr, Placentia, CA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,908 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 856 Carew Dr, Placentia, CA built?

856 Carew Dr, Placentia, CA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old.

What schools serve 856 Carew Dr, Placentia, CA?

856 Carew Dr, 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 856 Carew Dr, Placentia, CA compare to other homes in Placentia 92870?

Among the 13,724 homes in Placentia 92870, it is worth more than 97% of them ($1,626,651 against a typical $1,065,287), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($559 against a typical $573), it is bigger than 94% of them (2,908 ft² against a typical 1,823 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1994 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 79% 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 856 Carew Dr, Placentia, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Carew Dr, Placentia, CA was $7,414. The county assessed it at $1,500,000.

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