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5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870 Property Information

5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870 Property Information

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Primary address 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia
Zip code 92870
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

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Sale date 02/06/1997
Sale price $187,000
Arm's length
Property tax $3,228

Lot & Building Information for 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

Building sqft 1,661
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.175
Year built 1962
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Single Family Residence (R1)

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Other Property Data for 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

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About 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870?

5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870 was built in 1962 and has a total of 1,661 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $304,554, the tax amount paid for 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870 is $3,227.

When was 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870 last sold?

5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia, CA 92870 was last sold in 01/16/2002.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/06/1997 $187,000

Title Documents for 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/04/2017 Trust Deed 10/01/2047
12/12/2016 Ucc - F S
10/22/2013 Ucc - F S
01/16/2002 Deed
02/06/1997 Deed
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Property Taxes for 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $3,228
Market value $304,554

Special Assessments for 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

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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 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5281 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 $304,554 1.0599 $3,228 +2.14%
2024-2025 $298,583 1.0584 $3,160 +1.56%
2023-2024 $292,729 1.063 $3,112 +0.61%
2022-2023 $286,990 1.0777 $3,093 +1.71%
2021-2022 $281,363 1.0808 $3,041 -0.35%

Permits for 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

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Issued Permit Type Status
02/18/2014
       
       
       
       
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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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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 0.49
Morse Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-6 369 0.57
Hope Christian NR Private K-12 182 0.62
Rose Drive Elementary School 8 Public K-5 398 0.68
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 0.86

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hope Christian NR Private K-12 182 0.62
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 0.86
Kraemer Middle School 7 Public 7-8 954 1.16
Friends Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 779 1.19
Friends Christian School NR Private 5-8 822 1.19

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hope Christian NR Private K-12 182 0.62
El Dorado High School 8 Public 9-12 2,034 0.66
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 0.86
Valencia High School 8 Public 9-12 2,543 1.15
Arbor Haven NR Private 1-12 6 1.25

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Neighbors for 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia

Here are the neighbors for 5281 Cedarlawn Drive, Placentia.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5241 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,805 10/22/2019
5352 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 2,453 12/08/2023 $1,125,000
5301 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,786 04/01/2016
5242 Hamer Ln, Placentia 1,674 05/11/2017
5232 Hamer Ln, Placentia 1,786 09/20/2005
5251 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,586 07/01/2003
5221 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 2,105 04/29/2021
5282 Hamer Ln, Placentia 1,786 06/25/2014 $560,000
5212 Hamer Ln, Placentia 1,661 04/03/2020 $780,000
5231 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,681 04/29/2024 $1,250,000
5312 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,693 10/28/2004
5252 Hamer Ln, Placentia 1,805 06/09/2015
5271 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,995 01/05/2016
5191 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,857 10/04/2018 $790,000
5302 Hamer Ln, Placentia 1,862 10/14/2021
5272 Hamer Ln, Placentia 1,661 07/28/2010 $485,000
5211 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,493 03/24/2020 $680,000
5332 Cedarlawn Dr, Placentia 1,661 12/04/2020
5222 Hamer Ln, Placentia 1,493 03/18/2026 $1,100,000
5192 Hamer Ln, Placentia 1,493 07/30/2014

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