Google street view image for 242 Rio Grande Ave, Placentia, CA 92870

Off market mar 2001 for $283K

$1,022,712

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,961/mo

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2 ba

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1,500

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242 Rio Grande Ave, Placentia, CA 92870

About this home

242 Rio Grande Ave is a 1,500 square foot house on a 7,000 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 15, 2001 for $283,000. Based on Redfin's Placentia data, we estimate the home's value is $1,022,712.

Single-familyProperty Type

1966Year Built

7,000 sq ftLot Size

$682Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,022,712

$740K since sold in March 2001$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.02M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,060,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
324 Rio Grande Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
Real Broker
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$975,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,465 sq ft
1130 Sheffield St, Placentia, CA 92870
Seven Gables Real Estate
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$927,100
C
4 beds3 baths2,396 sq ft
260 Rio Grande, Placentia, CA 92870
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,100,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
226 San Carlos Way, Placentia, CA 92870
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$850,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,540 sq ft
613 Peg Pl, Placentia, CA 92870
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$1,210,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,907 sq ft
208 Somerset Dr, Placentia, CA 92870

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$3,548/mo

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Market trends in 92870, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

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2 beds1 bath845 sq ft
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$1,349,000
5 beds3 baths2,509 sq ft
944 E Bastanchury, Placentia, CA 92870
$1,230,000
4 beds2 baths1,643 sq ft
1232 Athens, Placentia, CA 92870
$899,000
4 beds3 baths2,048 sq ft
519 Valley Forge Dr, Placentia, CA 92870
$1,050,000
3 beds2 baths1,165 sq ft
313 Stardust, Placentia, CA 92870
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$1,275,000
3 beds2 baths1,968 sq ft
421 Larry Ln, Placentia, CA 92870
$1,395,000
4 beds2 baths1,900 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,049,000
3 beds2 baths1,282 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,589,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,501 sq ft
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Sale history for 242 Rio Grande Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,389 (+2.9%)

$312,587 + $113,840

$426,427

2024

$5,237 (+2.4%)

$312,587 + $113,840

$426,427

2023

$5,115 (+1.8%)

$306,458 + $111,608

$418,066

2022

$5,024 (+2.7%)

$300,449 + $109,420

$409,869

2021

$4,890 (−0.3%)

$294,558 + $107,275

$401,833

2020

$4,904 (+4.3%)

$288,782 + $105,172

$393,954

2019

$4,703 (+1.4%)

$285,821 + $104,094

$389,915

2018

$4,640 (+1.8%)

$280,217 + $102,053

$382,270

2017

$4,559 (+2.1%)

$269,336 + $98,091

$367,427

2016

$4,467 (+1.4%)

$269,336 + $98,091

$367,427

2015

$4,407 (+2.9%)

$264,055 + $96,168

$360,223

2014

$4,284

$254,994 + $92,869

$347,863

2013

$4,281 (+2.3%)

$254,994 + $92,869

$347,863

2012

$4,184 (+3.0%)

$253,841 + $92,450

$346,291

2011

$4,062 (+1.6%)

$248,863 + $90,638

$339,501

2010

$3,998

$243,984 + $88,861

$332,845

2009

$3,994 (+3.6%)

$242,161 + $88,197

$330,358

2008

$3,854

$242,737 + $88,407

$331,144

Tax history for 242 Rio Grande Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,389 (+2.9%)

$312,587 + $113,840

$426,427

2024

$5,237 (+2.4%)

$312,587 + $113,840

$426,427

2023

$5,115 (+1.8%)

$306,458 + $111,608

$418,066

2022

$5,024 (+2.7%)

$300,449 + $109,420

$409,869

2021

$4,890 (−0.3%)

$294,558 + $107,275

$401,833

2020

$4,904 (+4.3%)

$288,782 + $105,172

$393,954

2019

$4,703 (+1.4%)

$285,821 + $104,094

$389,915

2018

$4,640 (+1.8%)

$280,217 + $102,053

$382,270

2017

$4,559 (+2.1%)

$269,336 + $98,091

$367,427

2016

$4,467 (+1.4%)

$269,336 + $98,091

$367,427

2015

$4,407 (+2.9%)

$264,055 + $96,168

$360,223

2014

$4,284

$254,994 + $92,869

$347,863

2013

$4,281 (+2.3%)

$254,994 + $92,869

$347,863

2012

$4,184 (+3.0%)

$253,841 + $92,450

$346,291

2011

$4,062 (+1.6%)

$248,863 + $90,638

$339,501

2010

$3,998

$243,984 + $88,861

$332,845

2009

$3,994 (+3.6%)

$242,161 + $88,197

$330,358

2008

$3,854

$242,737 + $88,407

$331,144

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-1

Single-Family Residential District

The purpose of the R-1 district is to stabilize and retain the residential character and integrity of the district.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,500
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,941
Building Sq. Ft: 1,941
Legal Description: N-TRACT: 6154 BLOCK: LOT: 19

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 441

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,000
Legal Lot Number: 19
Acres: 0.1607
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 70
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,500
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Orange County
APN: 33615419

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Brookhaven Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

El Dorado High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

7 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Placentia, CA • 92870

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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 6.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$972,000 – $1.18M

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Home values near 242 Rio Grande Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
237 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2099 Sq. Ft.	$1,247,223
215 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2099 Sq. Ft.	$1,180,948

Address	Redfin Estimate
227 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2080 Sq. Ft.	$1,333,014
212 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2388 Sq. Ft.	$1,187,336

Address	Redfin Estimate
221 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1505 Sq. Ft.	$1,078,346
218 Rio Grande Avenue, Placentia, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1780 Sq. Ft.	$1,098,798

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