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12272 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 - Property report

Also known as: 12272 Nelson St

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1953

Acreage

0.21

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12272 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.
1,554
Year built
1953
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$814
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.21

Area overview

Walk score
63 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
36 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable

Ownership information for 12272 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA

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

Sales history for 12272 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/06/2018 Addend NT Assmt XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/23/2018 Release XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX
08/14/2018 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/14/2018 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/14/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXX X XX
08/14/2018 Affidavit XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/14/2018 Release XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X
07/19/2018 Mechanic Lien XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
08/03/2017 NT Assessment
Payment Contr Assmt
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
08/15/1997 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX

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D: Document date

Property taxes for 12272 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA

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Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$814
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$69,269
Land value
$26,790
Building value
$42,479

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $67,911 1.1753 $798 +1.89%
2024-2025 $66,580 1.1766 $783 +1.77%
2023-2024 $65,275 1.1792 $770 +2.12%
2022-2023 $63,996 1.1778 $754 +1.04%
2021-2022 $62,742 1.1888 $746 +1.39%
2020-2021 $62,099 1.18487 $736 +2.10%
2019-2020 $60,882 1.18372 $721 +2.10%
2018-2019 $59,689 1.1825 $706 +1.40%
2017-2018 $58,519 1.1895 $696 +5.54%
2016-2017 $57,372 1.1495 $660 +1.40%

Permit information for 12272 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA

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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
0.2
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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 0.03
St. Columban NR Private PK-8 270 0.41
St. Columban NR Private PK-8 270 0.41
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary School 7 Public K-6 310 0.43
Elmwood Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.46
Chapman Montessori School NR Private PK-K 21 0.52
Chapman Montessori School NR Private PK-K 21 0.52
Mark Twain Special Center NR Public K-12 87 0.71
Faylane Elementary School 8 Public K-6 460 0.71
Linton T. Simmons Elementary School 6 Public K-6 283 0.72
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School 7 Public 7-8 552 0.21
St. Columban NR Private PK-8 270 0.41
Elmwood Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.46
Trinity Christian Schools NR Private PK-12 84 0.60
Trinity Christian Schools NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.60
Mark Twain Special Center NR Public K-12 87 0.71
St. Paul's Lutheran International Language School and Preschool NR Private PK, 6-8 117 0.87
Louis Lake Intermediate School 8 Public 7-8 461 0.89
Adult Education NR Public 36 0.90
Izaak Walton Intermediate School 5 Public 7-8 506 1.37
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Elmwood Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.46
Trinity Christian Schools NR Private PK-12 84 0.60
Trinity Christian Schools NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.60
Garden Grove High School 8 Public 9-12 2,247 0.61
Mark Twain Special Center NR Public K-12 87 0.71
Adult Education NR Public 36 0.90
Padre Pio Academy NR Private K-12 43 1.11
Hope Community School NR Private 9-12 0 1.13
Jordan Secondary Learning Center NR Public 12 106 1.59
Marie L. Hare High School 3 Public 7-12 258 1.68

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 12272 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840?

The development at 12272 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 was built in 1953.

What is the total square footage of 12272 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840?

12272 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 has a total of 1,554 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 12272 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840?

12272 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 is currently assessed at $67,911.

What are the property taxes for 12272 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840?

The property taxes for 12272 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 total $798.

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