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940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 Property Information

940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia
Zip code 92870
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia

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Sale date 05/11/2023
Sale price $750,000
Arm's length
Property tax $8,501

Lot & Building Information for 940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia

Building sqft 776
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.124
Year built 1946
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Low-Medium Density Multiple-Family District (R-2)

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Other Property Data for 940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia

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About 940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870?

940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 was built in 1946 and has a total of 776 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $802,052, the tax amount paid for 940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 is $8,500.

When was 940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 last sold and what was the last sale price?

940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 was last sold in 05/11/2023 for $750,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/11/2023 $750,000
04/27/2021 $630,000
10/07/2009 $250,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/27/2023 Covenant
06/08/2023 Ucc - Term
05/11/2023 Trust Deed 06/01/2053
05/11/2023 Grant Deed
04/27/2021 Trust Deed 05/01/2051
04/27/2021 Grant Deed
03/17/2017 Trust Deed 04/01/2047
09/01/2015 Trust Deed 10/01/2045
10/07/2009 Deed
06/17/2009 Deed
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Property Taxes for 940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $8,501
Market value $802,052

Special Assessments for 940 Cypress Avenue, 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
Trash disposal fee (714) 993-8189
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment History for 940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 940 Cypress Avenue, 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 $802,052 1.0599 $8,501 +4.99%
2024-2025 $765,000 1.0584 $8,097 +16.21%
2023-2024 $655,452 1.063 $6,967 +0.61%
2022-2023 $642,600 1.0777 $6,925 +82.29%
2021-2022 $351,520 1.0808 $3,799 -0.35%

Permits for 940 Cypress Avenue, 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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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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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)
Melrose Elementary School 5 Public K-5 393 0.28
Minaret Academy NR Private K-6 124 0.77
Minaret Academy NR Private PK-8 227 0.78
Minaret Academy NR Private PK-8 227 0.78
Sunkist Elementary School 4 Public K-6 644 0.89

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Valadez Middle School Academy 4 Public 6-8 621 0.38
Minaret Academy NR Private PK-8 227 0.78
Sycamore Junior High School 1 Public 7-8 1,269 1.28
Kraemer Middle School 7 Public 7-8 954 1.41
Ladera Vista Junior High School 5 Public 7-8 775 1.41

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Valencia High School 8 Public 9-12 2,543 1.49
La Vista High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 396 1.61
La Sierra High (Alternative) School 5 Public 9-12 275 1.63
Saints Of Glory NR Private K-12 17 1.65
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 1.65

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Neighbors for 940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia

Here are the neighbors for 940 Cypress Avenue, Placentia.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
944 Cypress Ave, Placentia 07/08/2019
595 W LA Jolla St, Placentia 05/05/2003
523 W LA Jolla St, Placentia 1,758 05/31/2024 $755,000
932 Cypress Ave, Placentia 1,344 09/12/2025
928 Cypress Ave, Placentia 1,462 09/04/2024
936 Cypress Ave, Placentia 1,040 01/13/2026 $690,000
902 Cypress Ave, Placentia 04/03/2000 $102,000
948 Cypress Ave, Placentia 1,104
513 W LA Jolla St, Placentia 1,567 04/30/2013
926 Cypress Ave, Placentia 1,276 02/02/2005
920 Cypress Ave, Placentia 08/30/1989 $140,000
946 Cypress Ave, Placentia 833 04/30/2021
519 W LA Jolla St, Placentia 08/07/2007
511 W LA Jolla St, Placentia 720 08/09/2004
914 Cypress Ave, Placentia 708 05/31/2023
925 Cypress Ave, Placentia 11/18/1999
942 Cypress Ave, Placentia 896 09/12/2018
507 W LA Jolla St, Placentia 1,296 10/06/2025 $742,000
901 Cypress Ave, Placentia 08/14/2019 $435,000
924 Cypress Ave, Placentia 906 01/24/2013

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