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242 Downey Lane, Placentia, CA 92870 Property Information

242 Downey Lane, Placentia, CA 92870 Property Information

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Primary address 242 Downey Lane, Placentia
Zip code 92870
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 Downey Lane, Placentia

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Sale date 06/21/1996
Sale price $518,000
Arm's length
Property tax $13,585

Lot & Building Information for 242 Downey Lane, Placentia

Building sqft 4,640
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.178 i
Year built 2010
Year last altered
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
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Zoning district Residential Planned Community District (RPC (O))

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Other Property Data for 242 Downey Lane, Placentia

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About 242 Downey Lane, Placentia

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 242 Downey Lane, Placentia, CA 92870?

242 Downey Lane, Placentia, CA 92870 was built in 2010 and has a total of 4,640 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 242 Downey Lane, Placentia, CA 92870 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,281,688, the tax amount paid for 242 Downey Lane, Placentia, CA 92870 is $13,584.

When was 242 Downey Lane, Placentia, CA 92870 last sold?

242 Downey Lane, Placentia, CA 92870 was last sold in 10/04/2016.

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Past Sales & Property History for 242 Downey Lane, Placentia

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/21/1996 $518,000

Title Documents for 242 Downey Lane, Placentia

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/04/2016 Quit Claim Deed
12/28/2012 Trust Deed 01/01/2028
06/21/1996 Deed
12/05/1994 Deed
               
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Property Taxes for 242 Downey Lane, Placentia

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $13,585
Market value $1,281,688

Special Assessments for 242 Downey Lane, 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
LNDSCP & LTG #1 (714) 993-8189
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Oc san regional sewer fee (714) 593-7281
St lighting asmt (714) 993-8189

Assessment History for 242 Downey Lane, Placentia

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 Downey Lane, 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 $1,281,688 1.0599 $13,585 +2.14%
2024-2025 $1,256,557 1.0584 $13,299 +1.56%
2023-2024 $1,231,919 1.063 $13,095 +0.61%
2022-2023 $1,207,764 1.0777 $13,016 +1.70%
2021-2022 $1,184,083 1.0808 $12,798 -0.34%

Permits for 242 Downey Lane, Placentia

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Placentia residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,016,000
-0.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$581
-1% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,165,000
1.3% 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)
John O. Tynes Elementary School 6 Public K-6 680 0.19
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 0.55
Morse Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-6 369 0.81
Towne And Country Early Education Center NR Private K 8 0.85
Placentia Towne & Country Early Education Center NR Private PK-K 18 0.85

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 0.55
Kraemer Middle School 7 Public 7-8 954 0.76
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 203 1.01
Hope Christian NR Private K-12 182 1.18
Valadez Middle School Academy 4 Public 6-8 621 1.42

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 0.55
Valencia High School 8 Public 9-12 2,543 0.84
El Camino Real Continuation High School 2 Public 9-12 169 0.96
Hope Christian NR Private K-12 182 1.18
El Dorado High School 8 Public 9-12 2,034 1.32

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Neighbors for 242 Downey Lane, Placentia

Here are the neighbors for 242 Downey Lane, Placentia.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
415 Marseille Dr, Placentia 2,251 08/15/2023
401 San Marino CT, Placentia 2,251 09/22/2000 $376,000
412 Downey Ln, Placentia 3,005 08/06/2020 $1,240,000
249 Downey Ln, Placentia 3,005 07/09/2021
406 San Marino CT, Placentia 2,073 03/15/2023
412 San Marino CT, Placentia 1,928 03/09/2021
403 Marseille Dr, Placentia 2,251 06/11/2013
243 Downey Ln, Placentia 3,386 10/18/2002
300 Downey Ln, Placentia 3,422 02/16/2021 $1,275,000
400 Downey Ln, Placentia 3,005 09/18/1995 $399,000
418 Downey Ln, Placentia 3,386 05/20/2014 $1,070,000
424 Downey Ln, Placentia 3,386 11/21/2023 $1,605,000
306 Downey Ln, Placentia 3,005 11/24/2003
400 San Marino CT, Placentia 2,251 09/27/2021
248 Downey Ln, Placentia 3,005 01/28/1997 $430,000
312 Downey Ln, Placentia 3,386 04/20/2018
318 Downey Ln, Placentia 3,386 10/31/2017 $1,100,000
407 San Marino CT, Placentia 2,251 01/09/2019
409 Marseille Dr, Placentia 1,928 07/12/2022
406 Downey Ln, Placentia 3,386 06/18/2018 $1,200,000

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