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$1,838,521$609 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $1,240,000 on Jul 15, 2005

9196 MCELWEE RIVER CIR

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,020 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.8M
$1.7M low$2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,240,000 · Jul 15, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,621 (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.$1,737,736 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,456,647
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$281,089
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,703,663

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.0.18
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.Tile
HeatingThe type of heating system 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.Yes

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
Roch Courreges Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Fountain Valley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Harry C. Fulton Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Huntington Beach Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92708These 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.69
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 100.322

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.58,405
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,316 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,626
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,650
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.13 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

9196 Mcelwee River Cir 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 96% of homes in Fountain Valley 92708
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Fountain Valley 92708
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Fountain Valley 92708
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Fountain Valley 92708

What homes are worth in Fountain Valley 92708

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

This home
$552K$2M

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Fountain Valley 92708.

How it measures up in Fountain Valley 92708

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fountain Valley 92708.

Estimated value$1,838,521
CheaperTypical $1,282,267Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$609
CheaperTypical $647Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area3,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,872 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 9196 Mcelwee River Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFountain Valley 92708Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,838,52196% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60936% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than3,020 ft²94% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac89% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than197786% of homes57% of homes

About 9196 Mcelwee River Cir

How much is 9196 Mcelwee River Cir, Fountain Valley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9196 Mcelwee River Cir, Fountain Valley, CA is $1,838,521 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,709,355 to $1,967,687. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9196 Mcelwee River Cir, Fountain Valley, CA last sell?

9196 Mcelwee River Cir, Fountain Valley, CA last sold on Jul 15, 2005 for $1,240,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 9196 Mcelwee River Cir, Fountain Valley, CA?

9196 Mcelwee River Cir, Fountain Valley, CA has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,020 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 9196 Mcelwee River Cir, Fountain Valley, CA built?

9196 Mcelwee River Cir, Fountain Valley, CA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 9196 Mcelwee River Cir, Fountain Valley, CA?

9196 Mcelwee River Cir, Fountain Valley, CA is assigned to Roch Courreges Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Fountain Valley High School (high), rated A; Harry C. Fulton Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Huntington Beach Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9196 Mcelwee River Cir, Fountain Valley, CA compare to other homes in Fountain Valley 92708?

Among the 16,387 homes in Fountain Valley 92708, it is worth more than 96% of them ($1,838,521 against a typical $1,282,267), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($609 against a typical $647), it is bigger than 94% of them (3,020 ft² against a typical 1,872 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1977 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 83% 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 9196 Mcelwee River Cir, Fountain Valley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9196 Mcelwee River Cir, Fountain Valley, CA was $18,621. The county assessed it at $1,737,736.

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