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551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 - Property report

Also known as: 551 Swanson Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1965

Acreage

0.184

Sale price

$275,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
551 Swanson Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
Zip code
92870
County
Orange
Municipality
Placentia

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
2,296
Year built
1965
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
11/30/1989
Sale price
$275,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$5,362
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential District (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.184

Area overview

Walk score
43 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
21 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
40 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable

Ownership information for 551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA

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

Sales history for 551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/30/1989 $275,000 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX, XXXXX & XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
08/05/2013 Notice Contract XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
10/13/2006 Deed XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX, XXXXX & XXXXX
03/11/2005 Deed XXX, XXXXX & XXXXX XXX XXXXX
09/04/2003 Deed XXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X XXX, XXXXX & XXXXX
11/30/1989 Deed XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX, XXXXX & XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$5,362
Current property tax
$5,288
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$505,934
Land value
$325,339
Building value
$180,595

Special assessments for 551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA

Description Value Phone
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Oc san regional sewer fee (714) 593-7281
Trash disposal fee (714) 993-8189
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $505,934 1.0599 $5,362 +2.14%
2024-2025 $496,014 1.0584 $5,250 +1.56%
2023-2024 $486,289 1.063 $5,169 +0.61%
2022-2023 $476,754 1.0777 $5,138 +1.70%
2021-2022 $467,406 1.0808 $5,052 -0.34%
2020-2021 $462,614 1.0958 $5,069 +3.87%
2019-2020 $453,544 1.07607 $4,880 +1.22%
2018-2019 $444,651 1.0844 $4,822 +1.66%
2017-2018 $435,933 1.0881 $4,743 +2.09%
2016-2017 $427,386 1.0871 $4,646 +1.20%

Permit information for 551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Placentia residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,177,500

8.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$598

3.3% Y-o-Y

Orange county median sale price

$1,199,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brookhaven Elementary School 9 Public K-6 469 0.36
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 0.38
Golden Elementary School 9 Public K-6 759 0.38
Charles Wagner Elementary School 7 Public K-6 417 0.50
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 0.56
Friends Christian School NR Private 5-8 822 0.78
Friends Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 779 0.78
Friends Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 779 0.78
Rose Drive Elementary School 8 Public K-5 398 0.88
Morse Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-6 369 0.98
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 0.38
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 0.56
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 0.56
Friends Christian School NR Private 5-8 822 0.78
Friends Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 779 0.78
Heritage Oak Private Elementary School NR Private PK-8 696 1.08
Arbor Haven NR Private 1-12 6 1.29
Hope Christian NR Private K-12 182 1.32
Kraemer Middle School 7 Public 7-8 954 1.65
Yorba Linda Middle School 9 Public 6-8 840 1.76
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 0.38
El Dorado High School 8 Public 9-12 2,034 0.38
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 0.56
Arbor Haven NR Private 1-12 6 1.29
Hope Christian NR Private K-12 182 1.32
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 1.45
Valencia High School 8 Public 9-12 2,543 1.56
Buena Vista Virtual Academy 7 Public K-12 201 1.80
El Camino Real Continuation High School 2 Public 9-12 169 2.29
La Sierra High (Alternative) School 5 Public 9-12 275 2.38

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870?

The development at 551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 was built in 1965.

What is the total square footage of 551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870?

551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 has a total of 2,296 square feet.

When was 551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 last sold and what was the sale price?

551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 was last sold on 11/30/1989 for $275,000.

What is the assessed value of 551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870?

551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 is currently assessed at $505,934.

What are the property taxes for 551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870?

The property taxes for 551 Swanson Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 total $5,362.

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