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538 West Water Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 Property Information

538 West Water Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 538 West Water Street, Anaheim
Zip code 92805
County Orange
Neighborhood The Colony

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 West Water Street, Anaheim

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Sale date 12/23/2019
Sale price $525,000
Arm's length
Property tax $6,524

Lot & Building Information for 538 West Water Street, Anaheim

Building sqft 1,106
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.137
Year built 1950
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (RS-2)

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Other Property Data for 538 West Water Street, Anaheim

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About 538 West Water Street, Anaheim

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 538 West Water Street, Anaheim, CA 92805?

538 West Water Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,106 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 West Water Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $574,162, the tax amount paid for 538 West Water Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 is $6,524.

When was 538 West Water Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 last sold and what was the last sale price?

538 West Water Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 was last sold in 12/23/2019 for $525,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 West Water Street, Anaheim

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/23/2019 $525,000

Title Documents for 538 West Water Street, Anaheim

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/13/2021 Trust Deed 06/01/2051
12/23/2019 Trust Deed
12/23/2019 Grant Deed
09/13/2016 Quitclaim Deed to A Revocable Trust
10/05/2012 Trust Deed 09/13/2032
09/13/2001 Deed
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Property Taxes for 538 West Water Street, Anaheim

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $6,524
Market value $574,162

Special Assessments for 538 West Water Street, Anaheim

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Description Special assessment Phone number
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Oc san regional sewer fee (714) 593-7281
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment History for 538 West Water Street, Anaheim

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 West Water Street, Anaheim, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $574,162 1.1363 $6,524 +5.45%
2024-2025 $562,904 1.0991 $6,187 +2.04%
2023-2024 $551,867 1.0987 $6,063 +1.13%
2022-2023 $541,047 1.1081 $5,995 -0.29%
2021-2022 $530,439 1.1335 $6,013 +0.37%

Permits for 538 West Water Street, Anaheim

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Issued Permit Type Status
04/26/2022
04/26/2022
       
       
       
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Anaheim residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$871,000
-3.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$579
-3.3% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,199,500
3.4% YoY

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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Franklin (Benjamin) Elementary School 4 Public K-6 633 0.05
Community School of Central Orange County NR Private K-8 0 0.26
Faith Christian Academy Of The Cma NR Private 1-12 14 0.39
Guide Academy NR Private K-7 20 0.45
Orange Grove Elementary School 4 Public K-6 575 0.53

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Community School of Central Orange County NR Private K-8 0 0.26
Faith Christian Academy NR Private 9 1 0.39
Faith Christian Academy Of The Cma NR Private 1-12 14 0.39
Guide Academy NR Private K-7 20 0.45
St. Catherine's Academy NR Private K-8 166 0.60

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Faith Christian Academy NR Private 9 1 0.39
Faith Christian Academy Of The Cma NR Private 1-12 14 0.39
Anaheim High School 5 Public 9-12 2,750 0.55
Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship) 4 Charter K-12 1,005 0.67
Fairmont Private Schools - Historic Anaheim Campus NR Private PK-12 1,835 0.97

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Neighbors for 538 West Water Street, Anaheim

Here are the neighbors for 538 West Water Street, Anaheim.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
704 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,118 02/24/2025
604 W Water St, Anaheim 1,106 07/26/2021
607 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,380 08/23/2017
629 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,318 07/10/2003
606 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,280 08/20/2025
705 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,098 01/06/2015 $397,000
700 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,757 12/15/2023 $869,000
701 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,808
614 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,279 12/27/2018
714 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,118 04/19/2006
615 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,118
619 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,452 06/13/2025
628 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,387 01/14/2022
709 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,518 10/21/2021
618 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,098 05/29/2019 $550,000
610 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,118 02/20/2018
622 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,199
611 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,098 01/03/2003
708 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,318 02/09/2004
623 S Janss St, Anaheim 1,118 09/02/2020

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