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973 South Melrose Street, Placentia, CA 92870 Property Information

973 South Melrose Street, Placentia, CA 92870 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 973 South Melrose Street, Placentia
Zip code 92870
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 973 South Melrose Street, Placentia

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Sale date 04/12/2023
Sale price $635,000
Arm's length
Property tax $7,002

Lot & Building Information for 973 South Melrose Street, Placentia

Building sqft 880
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.096
Year built 1929
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 973 South Melrose Street, Placentia

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About 973 South Melrose Street, Placentia

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 973 South Melrose Street, Placentia, CA 92870?

973 South Melrose Street, Placentia, CA 92870 was built in 1929 and has a total of 880 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 973 South Melrose Street, Placentia, CA 92870 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $660,654, the tax amount paid for 973 South Melrose Street, Placentia, CA 92870 is $7,002.

When was 973 South Melrose Street, Placentia, CA 92870 last sold?

973 South Melrose Street, Placentia, CA 92870 was last sold in 06/28/2024.

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Past Sales & Property History for 973 South Melrose Street, Placentia

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/12/2023 $635,000
10/19/2016 $385,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 973 South Melrose Street, Placentia

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/28/2024 Grant Deed
06/16/2023 Agreement
Covenant
04/12/2023 Trust Deed 05/01/2053
04/12/2023 Grant Deed
07/29/2020 Trust Deed
10/20/2016 Affidavit
10/19/2016 Trust Deed 11/01/2046
10/19/2016 Grant Deed
01/14/1997 Deed
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Property Taxes for 973 South Melrose Street, Placentia

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $7,002
Market value $660,654

Special Assessments for 973 South Melrose Street, 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 973 South Melrose Street, Placentia

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 973 South Melrose Street, 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 $660,654 1.0599 $7,002 +2.14%
2024-2025 $647,700 1.0584 $6,855 +46.50%
2023-2024 $440,196 1.063 $4,679 +0.61%
2022-2023 $431,565 1.0777 $4,651 +1.71%
2021-2022 $423,103 1.0808 $4,573 -0.34%

Permits for 973 South Melrose Street, 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)
Melrose Elementary School 5 Public K-5 393 0.06
Sunkist Elementary School 4 Public K-6 644 0.96
Minaret Academy NR Private K-6 124 0.97
Minaret Academy NR Private PK-8 227 0.98
Minaret Academy NR Private PK-8 227 0.98

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Valadez Middle School Academy 4 Public 6-8 621 0.17
Minaret Academy NR Private PK-8 227 0.98
Kraemer Middle School 7 Public 7-8 954 1.29
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 203 1.45
Sycamore Junior High School 1 Public 7-8 1,269 1.47

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Valencia High School 8 Public 9-12 2,543 1.39
Saints Of Glory NR Private K-12 17 1.47
The Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-12 6 1.51
La Vista High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 396 1.69
La Sierra High (Alternative) School 5 Public 9-12 275 1.71

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Neighbors for 973 South Melrose Street, Placentia

Here are the neighbors for 973 South Melrose Street, Placentia.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
900 S Melrose St, Placentia
155 E LA Jolla St, Placentia 08/31/2006
840 S Melrose St, Placentia
907 S Melrose St, Placentia 1,242 10/27/2021 $555,000
974 S Melrose St, Placentia
967 S Melrose St, Placentia 1,428 05/12/2021
949 S Melrose St, Placentia 768 06/17/2021 $570,000
223 W LA Jolla St, Placentia 1,077 12/19/2017 $470,000
944 Tafolla St, Placentia 672 12/09/2024
931 S Melrose St, Placentia 2,571 09/08/1997 $115,000
229 W LA Jolla St, Placentia 01/03/2018 $200,000
962 Tafolla St, Placentia 1,310 05/04/2005
950 Tafolla St, Placentia 670 06/03/2005
961 S Melrose St, Placentia 1,146
235 W LA Jolla St, Placentia 01/30/2018 $355,000
956 Tafolla St, Placentia 880 09/01/2005 $579,000
943 S Melrose St, Placentia 936
209 W LA Jolla St, Placentia 06/16/2020 $540,000
217 W LA Jolla St, Placentia 10/14/2005 $335,500
968 Tafolla St, Placentia 780 12/31/1991 $105,000

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