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12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 - Property report

Also known as: 12161 Nelson St

Property image for 12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840

Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1953

Acreage

0.166

Sale price

$995,000

General Information

Address

Primary address

12161 Nelson St
Garden Grove, CA 92840

Zip code

92840

County

Orange

Municipality

Garden Grove

Building

Property type

Single Family Residential

Building sq. ft.

1,119

Year built

1953

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Pool

Sales

Sale date

09/11/2026

Sale price

$995,000

Arm's length

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,464

Tax per sq. ft.

Zoning & use

Zoning

Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1)

Lot

Acreage

0.166

Area overview

Walk score

53 /100. Somewhat Walkable

Transit score

36 /100. Some Transit

Bike score

50 /100. Bikeable

Ownership

Ownership information for 12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA

Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
09/11/2026	$995,000	XXXXX XXXXXXX X XX	XXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
09/18/2026	Reconveyance Substitution Tr	XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/11/2026	Grant Deed	XXXXX XXXXXXX X XX	XXX XXX
09/11/2026	Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed	XXXXXX XXX	XXX XXX
09/11/2026	Affidavit	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXX
03/23/2026	Asgt Trust Deed	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
03/26/2025	Quitclaim Deed	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX
10/25/2021	Trust Deed	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/25/2021	Grant Deed	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
12/08/2020	Ucc - Term	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/04/2019	Asgt Trust Deed	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12161 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

$2,464

Current property tax

$2,382

Tax per sq. ft.

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$209,650

Land value

$132,477

Building value

$77,173

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Assessed value	Tax rate	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025-2026	$205,540	1.1753	$2,416	+1.89%
2024-2025	$201,510	1.1766	$2,371	+1.78%
2023-2024	$197,559	1.1792	$2,330	+2.12%
2022-2023	$193,686	1.1778	$2,281	+1.07%
2021-2022	$189,889	1.1888	$2,257	+1.35%
2020-2021	$187,942	1.18487	$2,227	+2.10%
2019-2020	$184,257	1.18372	$2,181	+2.10%
2018-2019	$180,645	1.1825	$2,136	+1.40%
2017-2018	$177,103	1.1895	$2,107	+5.55%
2016-2017	$173,631	1.1495	$1,996	+1.40%

Permits

Permit information for 12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

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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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

0.2

Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

Daily traffic map

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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	0.11
Chapman Montessori School	NR	Private	PK-K	21	0.45
Chapman Montessori School	NR	Private	PK-K	21	0.45
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary School	7	Public	K-6	310	0.46
St. Columban	NR	Private	PK-8	270	0.53
St. Columban	NR	Private	PK-8	270	0.53
Elmwood Academy	NR	Private	1-12	0	0.54
Faylane Elementary School	8	Public	K-6	460	0.60
Linton T. Simmons Elementary School	6	Public	K-6	283	0.60
Mark Twain Special Center	NR	Public	K-12	87	0.66

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School	7	Public	7-8	552	0.33
St. Columban	NR	Private	PK-8	270	0.53
Elmwood Academy	NR	Private	1-12	0	0.54
Mark Twain Special Center	NR	Public	K-12	87	0.66
Trinity Christian Schools	NR	Private	PK-12	84	0.71
Trinity Christian Schools	NR	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.72
Louis Lake Intermediate School	8	Public	7-8	461	0.78
St. Paul's Lutheran International Language School and Preschool	NR	Private	PK, 6-8	117	0.97
Adult Education	NR	Public		36	1.01
Izaak Walton Intermediate School	5	Public	7-8	506	1.40

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Elmwood Academy	NR	Private	1-12	0	0.54
Mark Twain Special Center	NR	Public	K-12	87	0.66
Trinity Christian Schools	NR	Private	PK-12	84	0.71
Trinity Christian Schools	NR	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.72
Garden Grove High School	8	Public	9-12	2,247	0.72
Adult Education	NR	Public		36	1.01
Hope Community School	NR	Private	9-12	0	1.02
Padre Pio Academy	NR	Private	K-12	43	1.07
Marie L. Hare High School	3	Public	7-12	258	1.63
Jordan Secondary Learning Center	NR	Public	12	106	1.69

Nearby ZIP codes for 12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA

90680, Orange County, CA 92655, Orange County, CA 92683, Orange County, CA 92703, Orange County, CA 92704, Orange County, CA 92801, Orange County, CA 92802, Orange County, CA 92804, Orange County, CA 92805, Orange County, CA 92806, Orange County, CA 92841, Orange County, CA 92865, Orange County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840?

The development at 12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 was built in 1953.

What is the total square footage of 12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840?

12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 has a total of 1,119 square feet.

When was 12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 last sold and what was the sale price?

12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 was last sold on 09/11/2026 for $995,000.

What is the assessed value of 12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840?

12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 is currently assessed at $209,650.

What are the property taxes for 12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840?

The property taxes for 12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 total $2,464.

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