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12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 Property Information

12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove
Zip code 92840
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove

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Sale date 10/26/2017
Sale price $350,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $7,011

Lot & Building Information for 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove

Building sqft 1,530
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.167 i
Year built 1955
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1)

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Other Property Data for 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove

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About 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840?

12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 was built in 1955 and has a total of 1,530 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $591,668, the tax amount paid for 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 is $7,094.

When was 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 last sold and what was the last sale price?

12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 was last sold in 10/26/2017 for $350,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/26/2017 $350,000
02/19/2010 $350,000
02/19/2010 $288,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/26/2017 Trust Deed 11/01/2047
10/26/2017 Grant Deed
04/24/2013 Trust Deed 05/01/2043
02/19/2010 Deed
02/19/2010 Deed
09/28/2009 Deed
10/26/2004 Deed
05/17/2004 Deed
09/25/1998 Deed
09/14/1998 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $7,095
Current property tax $7,011
Market value $591,668

Special Assessments for 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove

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 (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Oc san regional sewer fee (714) 593-7281
Park maint-city (714) 741-5176
St lighting asmt (714) 741-5176

Assessment History for 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove, 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 $591,668 1.1991 $7,095 +2.49%
2024-2025 $580,067 1.1934 $6,923 +1.76%
2023-2024 $568,694 1.1962 $6,803 +2.21%
2022-2023 $557,544 1.1937 $6,655 +1.42%
2021-2022 $546,612 1.2005 $6,562 +1.22%

Permits for 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove

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Garden Grove residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$953,000
4.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$640
3.7% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,165,000
1.3% YoY

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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
C. C. Violette Elementary School 6 Public K-6 265 0.08
Village Bible Academy NR Private K-12 59 0.26
Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary School 7 Public K-6 319 0.30
Page Private-Garden Grove School NR Private K-6 61 0.41
Learning Spot Child Develpoment NR Private 32 0.65

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Village Bible Academy NR Private K-12 59 0.26
Izaak Walton Intermediate School 5 Public 7-8 506 0.27
Learning Spot Child Develpoment NR Private 32 0.65
Elmwood Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.84
Adult Education NR Public 36 0.90

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Village Bible Academy NR Private K-12 59 0.26
Learning Spot Child Develpoment NR Private 32 0.65
Elmwood Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.84
Garden Grove High School 8 Public 9-12 2,247 0.89
Adult Education NR Public 36 0.90

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Neighbors for 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove

Here are the neighbors for 12471 Merrill Street, Garden Grove.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
12461 Merrill St, Garden Grove 1,681 04/21/2005
12442 West St, Garden Grove 1,120 11/03/2003
12362 West St, Garden Grove 1,750 04/16/2003
12212 Twintree Ave, Garden Grove 1,264 05/31/2024 $875,000
12391 Merrill St, Garden Grove 1,400 03/03/2022
12441 Merrill St, Garden Grove 1,851 05/10/2001 $230,000
12401 Merrill St, Garden Grove 2,609
12371 Merrill St, Garden Grove 1,882 06/13/2008 $460,000
12402 West St, Garden Grove 2,060 10/01/2004 $586,000
12392 West St, Garden Grove 1,540 02/26/2025
12362 Merrill St, Garden Grove 1,226 01/29/2015 $475,000
12372 Merrill St, Garden Grove 2,262 11/05/2021
12361 Merrill St, Garden Grove 1,120 06/24/2020
12462 West St, Garden Grove 1,524 02/22/2001 $264,000
12411 Merrill St, Garden Grove 1,120 06/17/2024
12372 West St, Garden Grove 1,626 11/13/2025
12431 Merrill St, Garden Grove 1,120 04/01/2025
12432 West St, Garden Grove 1,226 08/26/2016
12412 West St, Garden Grove 1,146 07/14/2003
12222 Twintree Ave, Garden Grove 1,708 04/30/2003 $325,000

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