Welcome to your new home, located in one of the loveliest neighborhoods in Placentia, at the end of the cul-de-sac. Well-maintained homes surround 1261 DeSoto. This neighborhood has remained warm and inviting. Sitting on a 6,400 sq ft lot, the downstairs includes the primary bedroom with an adjoining bathroom, a spacious living room, a formal dining room, and a kitchen with a nook area for extra space. There is an enclosed covered patio with ample room in the backyard. Upstairs are two more bedrooms, a bonus room/possible 4th bedroom with a closet, and a full bath. The kitchen is clean and functional in its original form, with easy access to the backyard, where a second patio covers an outdoor space for morning coffee or barbecuing. With a solid, original structure, the house is ready for your personal touches. The home has been well cared for over the years, and while many original features remain, it presents a fantastic opportunity for updates and personalization. See for yourself, make it YOUR home with a legacy of love!
Sold for $1,020,000
Listed by: T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants • Carin Arrigo • Contact: 714-987-3310
Bought with: Circa Properties, Inc.
Tax assessed value
$1,020,000
1261 Desoto St, Placentia, CA 92870
4beds
1,755sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
6,400 Square Feet Lot
$1,031,100 Zestimate®
$581/sqft
$4,685 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,031,100
$949,000 - $1.11M
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Well-maintained homesFormal dining roomEnclosed covered patio
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Listed by:
Carin Arrigo DRE #01464802 714-290-2192,
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Bought with:
Raquel Premo, DRE #00921161
Circa Properties, Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW25182803
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Heating
- Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,755 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, RV Potential
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,400 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 34102130
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Suburban, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Placentia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $581/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,020,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,776
- Date on market: 10/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Sold | $1,020,000+4.2%$581/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PW25182803 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2025 | Pending sale | $979,000$558/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW25182803 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2025 | Contingent | $979,000$558/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW25182803 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $979,000$558/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW25182803 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,776 +525.8% | $1,020,000 +1166.9% |
| 2024 | $1,882 +12.1% | $80,512 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,678 +4.8% | $78,934 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,602 +5.3% | $77,387 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,521 +4.6% | $75,870 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,454 | $75,093 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,454 +5.2% | $73,621 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,382 +3.8% | $72,178 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,331 | $70,763 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,331 +1.9% | $69,376 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,306 +4.1% | $68,334 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,254 | $66,996 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $66,694 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $65,387 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $64,105 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $63,626 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $63,778 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $62,528 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $61,302 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $60,100 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $58,922 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $57,767 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $56,709 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $55,598 +2% |
| 2001 | $753 +2.4% | $54,508 +2% |
| 2000 | $735 | $53,440 |
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Neighborhood: 92870
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Van Buren Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Kraemer Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Valencia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Van Buren
- Middle: Kraemer
- High: Valencia
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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