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1561 Potomac Street, Placentia, CA 92870 - Property report

Also known as: 1561 Potomac St

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1966

Acreage

0.162

Sale price

$897,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
1561 Potomac St
Placentia, CA 92870
Zip code
92870
County
Orange
Municipality
Placentia

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
2,187
Year built
1966
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
02/22/2021
Sale price
$897,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$10,291
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential District (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.162

Area overview

Walk score
72 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
31 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable

Ownership information for 1561 Potomac Street, Placentia, CA

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

Sales history for 1561 Potomac Street, Placentia, CA 92870

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
06/21/2024 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
02/22/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/22/2021 Grant Deed XXXXX-XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
12/31/2020 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX-XXXXXXX XXXX XX
12/31/2020 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX-XXXXXXX XXXX XX
10/26/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
06/17/2008 Deed XXXXXXXX X & X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X
12/30/2003 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX & XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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Property taxes for 1561 Potomac Street, 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
$10,291
Current property tax
$10,217
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$970,940
Land value
$820,951
Building value
$149,989

Special assessments for 1561 Potomac Street, 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 $970,940 1.0599 $10,291 +2.14%
2024-2025 $951,902 1.0584 $10,075 +1.56%
2023-2024 $933,238 1.063 $9,920 +0.61%
2022-2023 $914,940 1.0777 $9,860 +23.81%
2021-2022 $736,855 1.0808 $7,964 -0.35%
2020-2021 $729,300 1.0958 $7,992 +3.87%
2019-2020 $715,000 1.07607 $7,694 +24.16%
2018-2019 $571,428 1.0844 $6,197 +1.66%
2017-2018 $560,224 1.0881 $6,096 +2.09%
2016-2017 $549,240 1.0871 $5,971 +1.20%

Permit information for 1561 Potomac Street, Placentia, CA

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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)
Brookhaven Elementary School 9 Public K-6 469 0.29
Morse Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-6 369 0.48
Charles Wagner Elementary School 7 Public K-6 417 0.54
Topaz Elementary School 6 Public K-6 426 0.64
Sierra Vista Elementary School 8 Public K-6 479 0.71
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 0.73
Towne And Country Early Education Center NR Private K 8 0.76
Placentia Towne & Country Early Education Center NR Private PK-K 18 0.76
Placentia Towne & Country Early Education Center NR Private PK-K 18 0.76
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 0.92
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 0.69
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 0.73
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 0.92
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 203 0.96
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 0.96
Kraemer Middle School 7 Public 7-8 954 1.08
Friends Christian School NR Private 5-8 822 1.30
Friends Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 779 1.30
Hope Christian NR Private K-12 182 1.37
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 0.34
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 0.73
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 0.92
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 0.96
Valencia High School 8 Public 9-12 2,543 0.98
Hope Christian NR Private K-12 182 1.37
Arbor Haven NR Private 1-12 6 1.68
La Sierra High (Alternative) School 5 Public 9-12 275 1.84
La Vista High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 396 1.84
Troy High School 9 Public 9-12 2,584 1.93

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1561 Potomac Street, Placentia, CA 92870?

The development at 1561 Potomac Street, Placentia, CA 92870 was built in 1966.

What is the total square footage of 1561 Potomac Street, Placentia, CA 92870?

1561 Potomac Street, Placentia, CA 92870 has a total of 2,187 square feet.

When was 1561 Potomac Street, Placentia, CA 92870 last sold and what was the sale price?

1561 Potomac Street, Placentia, CA 92870 was last sold on 02/22/2021 for $897,000.

What is the assessed value of 1561 Potomac Street, Placentia, CA 92870?

1561 Potomac Street, Placentia, CA 92870 is currently assessed at $970,940.

What are the property taxes for 1561 Potomac Street, Placentia, CA 92870?

The property taxes for 1561 Potomac Street, Placentia, CA 92870 total $10,290.

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