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242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 - Property report

Also known as: 242 Rio Grande Ave

Property image for 242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870

Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1966

Acreage

0.161

Sale price

$283,000

General Information

Address

Primary address

242 Rio Grande Ave
Placentia, CA 92870

Zip code

92870

County

Orange

Municipality

Placentia

Building

Property type

Single Family Residential

Building sq. ft.

1,500

Year built

1966

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Pool

Sales

Sale date

03/15/2001

Sale price

$283,000

Arm's length

Tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$4,520

Tax per sq. ft.

Zoning & use

Zoning

Single-Family Residential District (R-1)

Lot

Acreage

0.161

Area overview

Walk score

82 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

31 /100. Some Transit

Bike score

56 /100. Bikeable

Ownership

Ownership information for 242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA

Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/15/2001	$283,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXX X	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXX X
07/30/1993	$191,000	XXXX, XXXXX X & X	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXX X
09/30/1988	$177,000	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXX X & X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/15/2025	Quitclaim Deed to A Revocable Trust	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXX X XX
10/15/2025	Affidavit	XXXXX XXXXXXX X
11/22/2022	Notice Contract	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXX
01/25/2021	Trust Deed	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/07/2020	Trust Deed	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/01/2017	Notice Contract	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXX
08/16/2016	Trust Deed	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
11/20/2015	Trust Deed	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
03/31/2015	Trust Deed	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
03/31/2015	Grant Deed	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 242 Rio Grande 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

$4,520

Current property tax

$4,446

Tax per sq. ft.

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$426,427

Land value

$312,587

Building value

$113,840

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Special assessments for 242 Rio Grande 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

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	$426,427	1.0599	$4,520	+2.14%
2024-2025	$418,066	1.0584	$4,425	+1.56%
2023-2024	$409,869	1.063	$4,357	+0.61%
2022-2023	$401,833	1.0777	$4,331	+1.70%
2021-2022	$393,954	1.0808	$4,258	-0.34%
2020-2021	$389,915	1.0958	$4,273	+3.87%
2019-2020	$382,270	1.07607	$4,113	+1.22%
2018-2019	$374,775	1.0844	$4,064	+1.66%
2017-2018	$367,427	1.0881	$3,998	+2.09%
2016-2017	$360,223	1.0871	$3,916	+1.20%

Permits

Permit information for 242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

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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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

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)
Morse Avenue Elementary School	8	Public	K-6	369	0.32
Brookhaven Elementary School	9	Public	K-6	469	0.46
Topaz Elementary School	6	Public	K-6	426	0.55
Charles Wagner Elementary School	7	Public	K-6	417	0.58
Towne And Country Early Education Center	NR	Private	K	8	0.60
Placentia Towne & Country Early Education Center	NR	Private	PK-K	18	0.60
Placentia Towne & Country Early Education Center	NR	Private	PK-K	18	0.60
The Rock Christian Academy	NR	Private	K-12	6	0.75
Sierra Vista Elementary School	8	Public	K-6	479	0.78
St. Joseph Elementary School	NR	Private	PK-8	203	0.81

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
The Rock Christian Academy	NR	Private	K-12	6	0.75
St. Joseph Elementary School	NR	Private	PK-8	203	0.81
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School	8	Public	7-8	595	0.85
Parkview School	7	Public	K-12	184	0.90
Kraemer Middle School	7	Public	7-8	954	0.91
George Key School	NR	Public	K-12	129	1.12
Hope Christian	NR	Private	K-12	182	1.34
Friends Christian School	NR	Private	5-8	822	1.40
Friends Christian School	NR	Private	PK, K-8	779	1.40
Buena Vista Virtual Academy	7	Public	K-12	201	2.04

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
El Dorado High School	8	Public	9-12	2,034	0.43
The Rock Christian Academy	NR	Private	K-12	6	0.75
Valencia High School	8	Public	9-12	2,543	0.82
Parkview School	7	Public	K-12	184	0.90
George Key School	NR	Public	K-12	129	1.12
Hope Christian	NR	Private	K-12	182	1.34
Arbor Haven	NR	Private	1-12	6	1.74
La Vista High (Continuation) School	2	Public	9-12	396	1.77
La Sierra High (Alternative) School	5	Public	9-12	275	1.77
Troy High School	9	Public	9-12	2,584	1.86

Nearby ZIP codes for 242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA

91748, Los Angeles County, CA 92802, Orange County, CA 92808, Orange County, CA 92821, Orange County, CA 92861, Orange County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870?

The development at 242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 was built in 1966.

What is the total square footage of 242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870?

242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 has a total of 1,500 square feet.

When was 242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 last sold and what was the sale price?

242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 was last sold on 03/15/2001 for $283,000.

What is the assessed value of 242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870?

242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 is currently assessed at $426,427.

What are the property taxes for 242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870?

The property taxes for 242 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 total $4,519.

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