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26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - Property report

Also known as: 26981 Falling Leaf Dr

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1989

Acreage

0.302

Sale price

$470K

General Information

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Address
Primary address
26981 Falling Leaf Dr
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Zip code
92653
County
Orange
Municipality
Laguna Hills

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
3,204
Year built
1989
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Pool
Y
Sales
Sale date
06/22/1990
Sale price
$470,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,656
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Low Density Residential (LDR)
Lot
Acreage
0.302

Area overview

Walk score
19 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
23 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
14 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable

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Ownership

Ownership information for 26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/22/1990 $470,500 XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
07/02/2018 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX
08/03/2017 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr		 XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
07/26/2017 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
06/22/1990 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$9,656
Current property tax
$9,584
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$940,693
Land value
$414,480
Building value
$526,213

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $922,249 1.0265 $9,467 +1.84%
2024-2025 $904,166 1.0281 $9,296 +2.42%
2023-2024 $886,438 1.0239 $9,076 +1.81%
2022-2023 $869,057 1.0258 $8,915 +2.03%
2021-2022 $852,017 1.0255 $8,737 +0.90%
2020-2021 $843,281 1.02686 $8,659 +2.04%
2019-2020 $826,747 1.02645 $8,486 +1.90%
2018-2019 $810,537 1.0274 $8,328 +2.03%
2017-2018 $794,645 1.0272 $8,162 +1.68%
2016-2017 $779,064 1.0304 $8,027 +1.21%
Permits

Permit information for 26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/31/2025
07/29/2022
03/08/2022
07/23/2020
11/22/2019

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,180,000

-9.2% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$628

-3.5% Y-o-Y

Orange county median sale price

$1,199,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Armenta Learning Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.85
Armenta Learning Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.85
Viejo Elementary School 7 Public K-5 467 1.15
Marian Bergeson Elementary School 7 Public K-5 506 1.25
Laguna Niguel Montessori Center NR Private PK-1 90 1.41
Laguna Niguel Montessori Center NR Private PK-1 90 1.41
Valencia Elementary School 8 Public K-6 538 1.47
Laguna Niguel Elementary School 9 Public K-5 403 1.55
Vine Preparatory Academy NR Private K-8 0 1.56
Carl Hankey Elementary School 8 Public K-5 321 1.65
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Armenta Learning Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.85
Vine Preparatory Academy NR Private K-8 0 1.56
St. Augustine Classical Academy NR Private K-9 0 1.59
Carl Hankey Middle School 7 Public 6-8 190 1.65
Aliso Viejo Middle School 8 Public 6-8 819 1.75
Saddleback Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 220 1.85
Saddleback Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.87
Journey School 7 Charter K-8 582 1.95
Niguel Hills Middle School 8 Public 6-8 721 2.05
La Paz Intermediate School 7 Public 7-8 706 2.06
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Armenta Learning Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.85
S. C. Academy for Highly Gifted Scholars NR Private 9-12 0 1.47
Laguna Hills High School 7 Public 9-12 1,434 1.84
Saddleback Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 220 1.85
Saddleback Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.87
Sonrisa School NR Private 1-12 18 1.89
Mission Viejo High School 8 Public 9-12 1,646 1.90
Aliso Niguel High School 9 Public 9-12 2,774 2.10
Esperanza School NR Public 7-12 74 2.12
Capistrano Valley High School 9 Public 9-12 2,029 2.22

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Neighbors for 26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA

26945 Falling Leaf Dr, Laguna Hills 25671 Rolling Hills Rd, Laguna Hills 25602 Rolling Hills Rd, Laguna Hills 26925 Falling Leaf Dr, Laguna Hills 26931 Falling Leaf Dr, Laguna Hills 26921 Falling Leaf Dr, Laguna Hills 25661 Rolling Hills Rd, Laguna Hills 25651 Rolling Hills Rd, Laguna Hills 25641 Rolling Hills Rd, Laguna Hills 25612 Rolling Hills Rd, Laguna Hills 26941 Falling Leaf Dr, Laguna Hills 26911 Falling Leaf Dr, Laguna Hills 25631 Rolling Hills Rd, Laguna Hills 25611 Rolling Hills Rd, Laguna Hills 26971 Falling Leaf Dr, Laguna Hills 26951 Falling Leaf Dr, Laguna Hills 26991 Falling Leaf Dr, Laguna Hills 25592 Rolling Hills Rd, Laguna Hills 26961 Falling Leaf Dr, Laguna Hills 26935 Falling Leaf Dr, Laguna Hills

Nearby ZIP codes for 26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA

92603, Orange County, CA 92604, Orange County, CA 92610, Orange County, CA 92617, Orange County, CA 92618, Orange County, CA 92620, Orange County, CA 92651, Orange County, CA 92657, Orange County, CA 92679, Orange County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653?

The development at 26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 was built in 1989.

What is the total square footage of 26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653?

26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 has a total of 3,204 square feet.

When was 26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 last sold and what was the sale price?

26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 was last sold on 06/22/1990 for $470,500.

What is the assessed value of 26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653?

26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 is currently assessed at $940,693.

What are the property taxes for 26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653?

The property taxes for 26981 Falling Leaf Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 total $9,656.

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