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5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870 Property Information

5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia
Zip code 92870
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

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Sale date 11/22/2024
Sale price $1,210,000
Arm's length
Property tax $12,825

Lot & Building Information for 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

Building sqft 2,005
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.192
Year built 1962
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Single Family Residence (R1)

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Other Property Data for 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

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About 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870?

5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870 was built in 1962 and has a total of 2,005 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,210,000, the tax amount paid for 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870 is $12,824.

When was 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870 was last sold in 11/22/2024 for $1,210,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/22/2024 $1,210,000

Title Documents for 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/16/2026 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr
03/09/2026 Trust Deed
11/22/2024 Trust Deed
11/22/2024 Grant Deed
04/09/2001 Deed
04/07/1999 Deed
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Property Taxes for 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $12,825
Market value $1,210,000

Special Assessments for 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

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
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167
YLWD capital finance CHG (714) 701-3042

Assessment History for 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, 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 $1,210,000 1.0599 $12,825 +1198.48%
2024-2025 $93,318 1.0584 $988 +1.56%
2023-2024 $91,489 1.063 $973 +0.61%
2022-2023 $89,696 1.0777 $967 +1.75%
2021-2022 $87,938 1.0808 $950 -0.39%

Permits for 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

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Placentia residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,100,000
18.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$579
-2.4% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,155,000
2.2% YoY

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Risk

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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)
Charles Wagner Elementary School 7 Public K-6 417 0.46
Hope Christian NR Private K-12 182 0.59
Morse Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-6 369 0.61
Rose Drive Elementary School 8 Public K-5 398 0.63
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 0.91

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hope Christian NR Private K-12 182 0.59
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 0.91
Friends Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 779 1.14
Friends Christian School NR Private 5-8 822 1.14
Arbor Haven NR Private 1-12 6 1.20

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hope Christian NR Private K-12 182 0.59
El Dorado High School 8 Public 9-12 2,034 0.64
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 0.91
Valencia High School 8 Public 9-12 2,543 1.20
Arbor Haven NR Private 1-12 6 1.20

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Neighbors for 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

Here are the neighbors for 5242 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5352 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 2,453 12/08/2023 $1,125,000
5212 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 2,198 03/06/2025
5221 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 2,105 04/29/2021
5192 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 2,460 02/24/2023 $1,285,000
5182 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 2,432 05/16/2022 $1,202,000
5121 Roxborough Dr, Placentia 1,901 12/16/2016 $680,000
5111 Roxborough Dr, Placentia 1,828 11/12/1998
5302 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,786 04/23/2007 $740,000
5312 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,693 10/28/2004
5091 Roxborough Dr, Placentia 1,808 05/05/2020
5081 Roxborough Dr, Placentia 2,523 05/20/2004
5252 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,583 08/05/2013
5282 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,569 04/17/2023 $950,000
5191 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,857 10/04/2018 $790,000
5232 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,493 12/22/2021
5272 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,493 07/01/2025
5332 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,661 12/04/2020
5211 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,493 03/24/2020 $680,000
5162 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,801 07/22/2020
16342 Rockaway Dr, Placentia 1,586 02/28/2014 $530,000

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