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242 Garfield Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 - Property report

Also known as: 242 Garfield Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1966

Acreage

0.183

Sale price

$1,406,500

General Information

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Address
Primary address
242 Garfield 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.
2,278
Year built
1966
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Pool
Y
Sales
Sale date
12/18/2025
Sale price
$1,406,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$4,747
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential District (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.183

Area overview

Walk score
38 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
23 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
41 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 242 Garfield Avenue, Placentia, CA

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

Sales history for 242 Garfield Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/18/2025 $1,406,500 XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/09/2025 $850,000 XXXXXXX XXXX X; XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
12/29/2025 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr		 XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
12/18/2025 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/25/2025 Release XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/09/2025 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/09/2025 SPCL Power Atty XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
10/10/2023 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 242 Garfield 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
$4,747
Current property tax
$4,673
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$447,889
Land value
$266,886
Building value
$181,003

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Special assessments for 242 Garfield 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 $447,889 1.0599 $4,747 +2.14%
2024-2025 $439,107 1.0584 $4,648 +1.56%
2023-2024 $430,498 1.063 $4,576 +0.61%
2022-2023 $422,057 1.0777 $4,549 +1.71%
2021-2022 $413,782 1.0808 $4,472 -0.35%
2020-2021 $409,540 1.0958 $4,488 +3.87%
2019-2020 $401,510 1.07607 $4,321 +1.22%
2018-2019 $393,638 1.0844 $4,269 +1.66%
2017-2018 $385,920 1.0881 $4,199 +2.09%
2016-2017 $378,353 1.0871 $4,113 +1.20%
Permits

Permit information for 242 Garfield 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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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 0.17
Brookhaven Elementary School 9 Public K-6 469 0.39
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 0.52
Golden Elementary School 9 Public K-6 759 0.58
Sierra Vista Elementary School 8 Public K-6 479 0.78
Charles Wagner Elementary School 7 Public K-6 417 0.84
Friends Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 779 1.11
Friends Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 779 1.11
Friends Christian School NR Private 5-8 822 1.11
Morse Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-6 369 1.14
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 0.17
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 0.18
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 0.52
Friends Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 779 1.11
Friends Christian School NR Private 5-8 822 1.11
Heritage Oak Private Elementary School NR Private PK-8 696 1.40
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 203 1.56
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 1.58
Kraemer Middle School 7 Public 7-8 954 1.72
Yorba Linda Middle School 9 Public 6-8 840 2.15
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 0.17
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 0.52
El Dorado High School 8 Public 9-12 2,034 0.65
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 1.58
Valencia High School 8 Public 9-12 2,543 1.61
Arbor Haven NR Private 1-12 6 1.67
Hope Christian NR Private K-12 182 1.70
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 2.17
Buena Vista Virtual Academy 7 Public K-12 201 2.20
La Sierra High (Alternative) School 5 Public 9-12 275 2.21

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Neighbors for 242 Garfield Avenue, Placentia, CA

2114 Carleton Cir, Placentia 212 Garfield Ave, Placentia 2101 Brittany Pl, Placentia 2107 Carleton Cir, Placentia 230 Garfield Ave, Placentia 2107 Brittany Pl, Placentia 2102 Carleton Cir, Placentia 218 Garfield Ave, Placentia 2101 Belford Ave, Placentia 2113 Carleton Cir, Placentia 224 Garfield Ave, Placentia 206 Garfield Ave, Placentia 236 Garfield Ave, Placentia 2113 Belford Ave, Placentia 2113 Brittany Pl, Placentia 2047 Belford Ave, Placentia 2108 Carleton Cir, Placentia 2101 Carleton Cir, Placentia 2053 Belford Ave, Placentia 2102 Belford Ave, Placentia

Nearby ZIP codes for 242 Garfield 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 Garfield Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870?

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

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

242 Garfield Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 has a total of 2,278 square feet.

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

242 Garfield Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 was last sold on 12/18/2025 for $1,406,500.

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

242 Garfield Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 is currently assessed at $447,889.

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

The property taxes for 242 Garfield Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 total $4,747.

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