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12081 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 - Property report

Also known as: 12081 Nelson St

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1955

Acreage

0.165

Sale price

$505,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12081 Nelson St
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Zip code
92840
County
Orange
Municipality
Garden Grove

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
1,996
Year built
1955
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
05/31/2007
Sale price
$505,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,536
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.165

Area overview

Walk score
61 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
35 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable

Ownership information for 12081 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 12081 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/31/2007 $505,000 XXXXXX X X & X X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
05/19/2022 Ucc - Cont XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX X XXX
05/27/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/27/2020 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XX
06/07/2017 Notice Contract XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXX
06/07/2017 Ucc - F S XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX X XXX
08/26/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XX
03/04/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X
06/09/2015 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/08/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX X
03/03/2008 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 12081 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$8,536
Current property tax
$8,453
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$726,249
Land value
$547,223
Building value
$179,026

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $712,009 1.1753 $8,368 +1.89%
2024-2025 $698,049 1.1766 $8,213 +1.78%
2023-2024 $684,362 1.1792 $8,070 +2.12%
2022-2023 $670,944 1.1778 $7,902 +1.05%
2021-2022 $657,789 1.1888 $7,820 +1.37%
2020-2021 $651,045 1.18487 $7,714 +2.10%
2019-2020 $638,280 1.18372 $7,555 +2.11%
2018-2019 $625,765 1.1825 $7,400 +1.48%
2017-2018 $613,000 1.1895 $7,292 +11.97%
2016-2017 $566,509 1.1495 $6,512 +1.40%

Permit information for 12081 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Garden Grove residential market stats

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Median sale price

$955,000

3.8% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$634

-3.8% Y-o-Y

Orange county median sale price

$1,199,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ethel M. Evans Elementary School 7 Public K-6 416 0.19
Chapman Montessori School NR Private PK-K 21 0.40
Chapman Montessori School NR Private PK-K 21 0.40
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary School 7 Public K-6 310 0.47
Linton T. Simmons Elementary School 6 Public K-6 283 0.52
Faylane Elementary School 8 Public K-6 460 0.54
Elmwood Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.58
St. Columban NR Private PK-8 270 0.61
St. Columban NR Private PK-8 270 0.61
Mark Twain Special Center NR Public K-12 87 0.62
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School 7 Public 7-8 552 0.40
Elmwood Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.58
St. Columban NR Private PK-8 270 0.61
Mark Twain Special Center NR Public K-12 87 0.62
Louis Lake Intermediate School 8 Public 7-8 461 0.70
Trinity Christian Schools NR Private PK-12 84 0.78
Trinity Christian Schools NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.79
St. Paul's Lutheran International Language School and Preschool NR Private PK, 6-8 117 1.04
Adult Education NR Public 36 1.08
Izaak Walton Intermediate School 5 Public 7-8 506 1.41
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Elmwood Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.58
Mark Twain Special Center NR Public K-12 87 0.62
Trinity Christian Schools NR Private PK-12 84 0.78
Garden Grove High School 8 Public 9-12 2,247 0.79
Trinity Christian Schools NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.79
Hope Community School NR Private 9-12 0 0.97
Padre Pio Academy NR Private K-12 43 1.07
Adult Education NR Public 36 1.08
Marie L. Hare High School 3 Public 7-12 258 1.63
Loara High School 5 Public 9-12 1,650 1.69

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 12081 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840?

The development at 12081 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 12081 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840?

12081 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 has a total of 1,996 square feet.

When was 12081 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 last sold and what was the sale price?

12081 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 was last sold on 05/31/2007 for $505,000.

What is the assessed value of 12081 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840?

12081 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 is currently assessed at $712,009.

What are the property taxes for 12081 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840?

The property taxes for 12081 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 total $8,368.

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