| Primary address | 285 South James Street, Orange |
| Zip code | 92869 |
| County | Orange |
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| Sale date | 12/24/2025 |
| Sale price | $945,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $9,037 |
| Building sqft | 1,102 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential (1) |
| Acreage | 0.145
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| Year built | 1960 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R-1-6) |
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285 South James Street, Orange, CA 92869 was built in 1960 and has a total of 1,102 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 285 South James Street, Orange, CA 92869 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $853,128, the tax amount paid for 285 South James Street, Orange, CA 92869 is $9,037.
When was 285 South James Street, Orange, CA 92869 last sold and what was the last sale price?285 South James Street, Orange, CA 92869 was last sold in 12/24/2025 for $945,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 285 South James Street, Orange, CA 92869. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $9,037 |
| Market value | $853,128 |
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 | Register | (800) 273-5167 |
| MWD water stdby CHG | Register | (866) 807-6864 |
| Oc san regional sewer fee | Register | (714) 593-7281 |
| Vector control CHG | Register | (800) 273-5167 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 285 South James Street, Orange, 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 | $853,128 | 1.0593 | $9,037 | +2.18% |
| 2024-2025 | $836,400 | 1.0574 | $8,844 | +1291.50% |
| 2023-2024 | $60,216 | 1.0555 | $636 | +1.91% |
| 2022-2023 | $59,036 | 1.0564 | $624 | +2.91% |
| 2021-2022 | $57,879 | 1.0466 | $606 | +0.96% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 285 South James Street, Orange to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson Magnet School | 8 | Public | K-8 | 848 | 0.17 |
| Brighten School & Arts Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.46 |
| Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science | 6 | Public | K-6 | 406 | 0.51 |
| Prospect Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-6 | 375 | 0.61 |
| Esplanade Elementary School | 4 | Public | K-6 | 293 | 0.68 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson Magnet School | 8 | Public | K-8 | 848 | 0.17 |
| Brighten School & Arts Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.46 |
| Eldorado Emerson Private School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 99 | 0.70 |
| Orange County Classical Academy | 8 | Charter | K-12 | 529 | 0.70 |
| Spirit Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 110 | 0.70 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Modena High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 2,040 | 0.37 |
| Brighten School & Arts Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.46 |
| Eldorado Emerson Private School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 99 | 0.70 |
| Orange County Classical Academy | 8 | Charter | K-12 | 529 | 0.70 |
| Spirit Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 110 | 0.70 |
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Here are the neighbors for 285 South James Street, Orange.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226 S Thomas St, Orange | 1,158 | 10/12/2021 | |
| 215 S James St, Orange | 1,102 | 02/11/2025 | |
| 191 S James St, Orange | 1,102 | 04/05/2023 | |
| 264 S Thomas St, Orange | 1,158 | 05/12/2004 | |
| 196 S Thomas St, Orange | 1,102 | 09/14/2023 | |
| 265 S James St, Orange | 1,552 | 07/09/2003 | |
| 205 S James St, Orange | 1,102 | 05/18/2022 | |
| 225 S James St, Orange | 1,850 | 04/27/2026 | |
| 284 S Thomas St, Orange | 1,102 | 02/26/2016 | |
| 244 S Thomas St, Orange | 1,444 | 01/23/2014 | |
| 216 S Thomas St, Orange | 1,102 | 02/23/2023 | |
| 275 S James St, Orange | 1,102 | 10/29/2021 | $830,000 |
| 245 S James St, Orange | 1,102 | 04/30/2021 | $767,000 |
| 254 S Thomas St, Orange | 1,102 | 12/28/2021 | |
| 236 S Thomas St, Orange | 1,102 | 08/30/2022 | $661,500 |
| 255 S James St, Orange | 1,158 | 02/05/2021 | |
| 235 S James St, Orange | 1,102 | 08/16/2016 | |
| 195 S James St, Orange | 1,518 | 02/17/2021 | |
| 274 S Thomas St, Orange | 1,494 | 08/09/2016 | |
| 206 S Thomas St, Orange | 1,102 | 07/23/2018 |