Orange County  »  12171 Amethyst Cir

12171 Amethyst Circle, Garden Grove, CA 92845 - Property report

Also known as: 12171 Amethyst Cir

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1959

Acreage

0.147

Sale price

$565,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12171 Amethyst Cir
Garden Grove, CA 92845
Zip code
92845
County
Orange
Municipality
Garden Grove

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
1,213
Year built
1959
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
03/14/2016
Sale price
$565,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,018
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.147

Area overview

Walk score
51 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
35 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable

Ownership information for 12171 Amethyst Circle, Garden Grove, CA

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

Sales history for 12171 Amethyst Circle, Garden Grove, CA 92845

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/14/2016 $565,000 XXXXX XXX X; XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/14/2010 $472,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXX X
08/20/1998 $204,000 XXX, XXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/10/2019 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/14/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
03/14/2016 Grant Deed XXXXX XXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
03/14/2016 SPCL Power Atty XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXX X
07/07/2014 Trust Deed XXXXX XXX X XXXX XX XXXX X X
07/07/2014 Grant Deed XXXXX XXX X XXXXX XXX X
07/14/2010 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXX X
11/14/2007 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X
01/16/2003 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXXX
08/20/1998 Deed XXX, XXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Property taxes for 12171 Amethyst Circle, 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
Property tax
$8,018
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$682,218
Land value
$610,384
Building value
$71,834

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $668,842 1.1753 $7,861 +1.89%
2024-2025 $655,728 1.1766 $7,715 +1.78%
2023-2024 $642,871 1.1792 $7,581 +2.12%
2022-2023 $630,266 1.1778 $7,423 +1.05%
2021-2022 $617,908 1.1888 $7,346 +1.38%
2020-2021 $611,573 1.18487 $7,246 +2.10%
2019-2020 $599,582 1.18372 $7,097 +2.11%
2018-2019 $587,826 1.1825 $6,951 +1.40%
2017-2018 $576,300 1.1895 $6,855 +90.46%
2016-2017 $313,109 1.1495 $3,599 +1.40%

Permit information for 12171 Amethyst Circle, 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
Landslides and liquefaction map

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)
Enders Elementary School 8 Public K-6 393 0.33
Loyal Barker Elementary School 9 Public K-6 470 0.38
Montessori Greenhouse Schools, Llc NR Private K-6 105 0.49
Montessori Greenhouse School NR Private PK-6 149 0.49
Montessori Greenhouse School NR Private PK-6 149 0.49
Patton Elementary School 9 Public K-6 872 0.65
Garden Park Elementary School 8 Public K-6 251 0.66
L. I. F. E. Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.07
Sequoia Elementary School 6 Public K-6 425 1.24
Fryberger Elementary School 7 Public K-5 345 1.34
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate School 10 Public 7-8 629 0.22
L. I. F. E. Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.07
Bethany Christian Academy NR Private K-8 109 1.37
Johnson Middle School 6 Public 6-8 587 1.55
Early Childhood Education Center - Carver Campus NR Public 0 1.88
Pacific Coast Christian School NR Private K-12 29 1.92
St. Polycarp Elementary School NR Private K-8 134 1.92
Acme Academy NR Private 1-12 0 2.01
Alamitos Intermediate School 6 Public 7-8 628 2.16
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Pacifica High School 8 Public 9-12 1,648 0.64
Aquinas International Academy NR Private 9-12 420 0.92
L. I. F. E. Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.07
Early Childhood Education Center - Carver Campus NR Public 0 1.88
Pacific Coast Christian School NR Private K-12 29 1.92
Acme Academy NR Private 1-12 0 2.01
Alton School NR Private 8-12 36 2.12
Rancho Alamitos High School 7 Public 9-12 1,557 2.29
Westminster High School 7 Public 9-12 2,637 2.36
Cypress High School 9 Public 9-12 2,820 2.39

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 12171 Amethyst Circle, Garden Grove, CA 92845?

The development at 12171 Amethyst Circle, Garden Grove, CA 92845 was built in 1959.

What is the total square footage of 12171 Amethyst Circle, Garden Grove, CA 92845?

12171 Amethyst Circle, Garden Grove, CA 92845 has a total of 1,213 square feet.

When was 12171 Amethyst Circle, Garden Grove, CA 92845 last sold and what was the sale price?

12171 Amethyst Circle, Garden Grove, CA 92845 was last sold on 03/14/2016 for $565,000.

What is the assessed value of 12171 Amethyst Circle, Garden Grove, CA 92845?

12171 Amethyst Circle, Garden Grove, CA 92845 is currently assessed at $682,218.

What are the property taxes for 12171 Amethyst Circle, Garden Grove, CA 92845?

The property taxes for 12171 Amethyst Circle, Garden Grove, CA 92845 total $8,018.

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