Orange County property record for 242 Newcastle Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,885 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $313,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,897 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 339-151-34 |
| Primary APN | 339-151-34 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,885 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,347 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 242 NEWCASTLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PLACENTIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92870-3312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 6382 BLK LOT 2 |
| Legal Tract | 6382 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 11711 |
242 Newcastle Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2002.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 NEWCASTLE AVE, PLACENTIA, CA 92870-3312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200282239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Newcastle Ave was $5,897 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Placentia City |
| Unified School District | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $483,862 (+2%) Land $352,368 Building $131,494 | |
| 2025 | $5,897.00 Homeowner's exemption | $474,375 Land $345,459 Building $128,916 |
| 2023 | $5,605.00 (+1.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $455,955 Land $332,044 Building $123,911 |
| 2022 | $5,510.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 242 Newcastle Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 242 Newcastle Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA private · serves 50,804 people · EPA ID CA3010035 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GigabitNow Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless | 350 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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