Placentia Home Prices by Property Type: Condo, Townhouse and Single-Family Medians
Quick answer. Placentia home prices by property type split three ways in Redfin’s July 2026 figures: the single-family median was $1,199,5021, the townhouse median was $780,6851, and the condominium median was $729,7731. Those are three different markets, and the citywide all-property median of $1,149,0001 sits much closer to the detached-house median than to the attached-home medians, so it should not be used as a condo or townhouse value.
Updated September 2026. These are citywide medians by property type for Placentia, not a value for any one home. Pricing a specific unit takes closed sales inside its own tract, which is a direct records pull we can run for you.
- The all-property median sits close to the detached-house median, so it says much less about a condo or townhouse than the property-type rows do
- A townhouse median sitting above the condo median may reflect interior space, garage configuration, age, condition, HOA coverage, or the mix of attached homes that sold that month, not a better address
- None of these three numbers is a comp for your unit; that comes from sales inside your recorded tract.
What are the three Placentia medians by property type?
In Redfin’s July 2026 property-type data, the Placentia single-family median was $1,199,502, the townhouse median was $780,685, and the condominium median was $729,773.1 Each figure is a citywide median for that housing type over that month, not a price for any individual address.
The gap between them is the whole point of splitting the numbers out. A detached house median that sits about $419,000 above the townhouse median and about $470,000 above the condo median tells you these are separate submarkets with different price levels, buyer pools, and financing considerations.
When someone quotes “the Placentia median” as a single number, they are almost always quoting the all-property figure. That figure is honest; it just answers a different question than “What does a condo cost here.”
Placentia Market Snapshot
All property figures are Redfin monthly market data for Placentia, period ending July 2026. Property-type medians in this article are also for July 2026.
Why is the single-family median so much higher?
The Placentia single-family median of $1,199,502 sits above both attached types, and that gap often reflects differences in square footage, lot utility, privacy, condition, and which homes actually sold that month.1 Lot size and floor area move price far more than the label “single-family” does on its own.
Within the single-family bucket, older homes, remodeled homes, larger lots, compact lots, and original-condition properties can all be lumped into one citywide median, which spreads the price range across that single number. A remodeled house on a larger lot and an original-condition house on a compact lot both land in the same “single-family” bucket, so the median hides a lot of variation.
That is why the detached median is useful for tracking direction over time but weak as a personal estimate. Two detached houses in the same Placentia pocket can differ sharply on lot, condition, and layout, so the useful comparison is the closest closed-sale set, not the citywide median.
How do the condo and townhouse medians compare?
The Placentia townhouse median of $780,685 ran about $51,000 above the condominium median of $729,773 in July 2026.1 That gap may reflect differences in interior space, garage configuration, age, condition, HOA coverage, and which attached homes actually sold that month.
Both attached types usually come with an HOA, and the monthly dues change your real cost more than the sticker gap between the two medians does. Two units at the same price can carry very different dues depending on what the association covers, so ask for the current dues, reserve study, CC&Rs, insurance information, rental rules, and any project-level financing issues before you compare.
If you are weighing an attached home against a detached one, the honest comparison is total monthly outlay, not just price. Confirm any HOA name and dues figure through escrow or directly with the association, because names on listing pages are not the recorded legal entity.
- Orange County is a high-cost area with its own conforming loan limit, which was $1,249,1252
- A condo or townhouse near the mid-$700,000s may leave more room under the Orange County conforming limit, while a detached purchase needs a loan-amount check rather than a price-only check
- The 30-year fixed averaged 6.66% and the 15-year 5.98% as of August 27, 20263; the limit does not decide what you qualify for, so take the actual number to a licensed mortgage loan originator.
Placentia home prices by property type at a glance
Here is how the three medians compare to the citywide all-property figure, all from Redfin. Use the property-type rows to compare housing types, and treat the all-property row as a market-direction number rather than a comp.
| Housing type | Median (July 2026) | Typically HOA |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $1,199,502 | Often none, some tracts do |
| Townhouse | $780,685 | Yes, dues vary |
| Condominium | $729,773 | Yes, dues vary |
| All property (market direction) | $1,149,000 | Mixed. |
How fast is the Placentia market moving right now?
Placentia homes had a median time on market of 35 days, and 40.0% of sales closed above list price in the period ending July 2026.1 The sale-to-list ratio was 100.29%, and months of supply stood at 2.5, consistent with limited supply and modest above-list activity while still leaving room for property-by-property negotiation.
A year earlier, in July 2025, the median was $1,110,000 with days on market at 34, so the all-property median is up about 3.5% year over year while pace has slowed a touch. Six months back, in January 2026, days on market were 48, so listings are moving faster now than they were in winter.
Those citywide conditions can influence each property type, but condos, townhouses, and detached houses still need to be measured against their own closed comps. For a list price or offer, separate the comp set by housing type first, then weigh condition, lot, layout, HOA status, and the most recent closed sales.
Public schools in Placentia
| School | Level | City | GreatSchools Rating Bands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Drive Elementary School | Elementary | Placentia |  |
| John O. Tynes Elementary School | Elementary | Placentia |  |
| Melrose Elementary School | Elementary | Placentia | |
| Kraemer Middle School | Middle | Placentia | |
| Valadez Middle School Academy | Middle | Placentia | |
| Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School | Middle | Placentia | |
| Valencia High School | High | Placentia | |
| El Dorado High School | High | Placentia | |
| El Camino Real Continuation High School | High | Placentia |  |
School names, levels, cities and GreatSchools Rating Bands are third-party reference data and are not the opinion of Wendy Rawley or First Team Real Estate. Bands are GreatSchools’ own classification, calculated in relative terms against all schools in the state. This table is a partial list, not every school in the city or district. This is not an assignment list. School assignment depends on your exact address and current district boundaries, so confirm the assigned school, boundaries, and enrollment directly with the applicable district before you rely on it.
School data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved. Rating bands retrieved September 2026.
What does walkability look like across Placentia?
Walkability varies widely within Placentia, so the property type you choose often comes bundled with a very different everyday-errands picture. Some attached communities are closer to commercial corridors, while some detached pockets are more car-dependent; walkability still needs to be checked at the exact address.
Walk Score by area, measured near each center
A higher score means more errands are walkable. These are read near each area center and vary block by block. Use them to compare areas, not to judge a specific street.
Source: Walk Score.4 The 2023 ACS 5-year mean travel time to work in Placentia was about 29 minutes.5
Which schools serve Placentia addresses?
Public school assignment in Placentia depends on the exact address and current district boundaries, and it must be confirmed with the district. The selected schools shown here are listed with Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, but any specific address should be verified directly with the district before you rely on it.6
The GreatSchools rating bands for selected Placentia schools appear in the school module on this page, published by GreatSchools rather than by us. Two condos in different parts of the city can feed different schools, so verify the assignment for any specific unit before you rely on it.
What is a realistic starting range for your Placentia home?
Get a free, instant estimate of your Placentia home value and equity. No obligation. An instant estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a guaranteed sale price.
Get your home value estimate.How do you price one specific Placentia home?
You price a specific home using closed sales within its own recorded tract, matched on square footage, condition, lot, and HOA status, rather than a citywide median. A single citywide number, even the correct property-type one, blends too many neighborhoods to value one address.
For an attached home, the right comps are recent closings in the same complex or a very similar one, because dues, layout, and floor mix drive value. For a detached house, lot size, condition, and single-storey versus two-storey layout can carry weight that the citywide median cannot see.
That records pull is exactly what we do before recommending a list price or an offer. I would rather hand you three real closings from your tract than point you at an average that includes the whole city.
Where to Start
- Match the median to the type: use single-family, townhouse, or condo, never the all-property number, when you care about a specific housing type
- Add the HOA math: for any attached home, pull current dues and the reserve study before comparing price to a detached house
- Confirm the financing band: take the actual conforming and rate numbers to a licensed mortgage loan originator
- Ask for tract-level comps: a personal value comes from closings inside your recorded tract, which we can run
Common questions about Placentia home prices by property type.
What is the difference between the all-property median and the single-family median in Placentia?
The all-property median of $1,149,000 for the period ending July 2026 blends every housing type sold, and detached houses dominate that count, so it runs close to the single-family median of $1,199,502 from the same month. The all-property figure is a market-direction number, not a value for a condo or townhouse.
Why is the Placentia townhouse median higher than the condo median?
The July 2026 townhouse median of $780,685 was about $51,000 above the condo median of $729,773, and that gap may reflect differences in the mix of attached homes that sold, interior space, garage configuration, age, condition, and HOA coverage. Monthly HOA dues still differ from property to property, so compare total monthly cost, not just price.
Can I use these medians to price my own home?
No. These are citywide medians by property type for Placentia, and pricing one home requires closed sales inside its own recorded tract, matched on size, condition, lot, and HOA status. That is a direct records pull we can run for you.
Does the conforming loan limit determine how much I can borrow in Placentia?
No. Orange County is a high-cost area with its own conforming loan limit, reported at $1,249,125, but that limit does not determine what any buyer qualifies for. Take the actual number and your situation to a licensed mortgage loan originator.
How fast are Placentia homes selling?
Homes took a median of 35 days on the market in the period ending July 2026, with 40.0% of sales closing above list and a sale-to-list ratio of 100.29%. Months of supply were 2.5, which describes a market still leaning toward sellers.
Want the right median for the home you care about?
Buying here? Wendy can pull comps in the exact tract and property type you want. Already own a unit? Wendy can estimate your resale range from tract-level comps rather than a citywide average.
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Wendy Rawley
REALTOR® | DRE #01898824
Wendy Rawley of First Team Real Estate reads Placentia condo, townhouse, and single-family comps at the tract level so you price against the right market, not a citywide average; reach her at (714) 746-6355.
Over more than a decade in Southern California real estate, the Wendy Rawley Team has represented 171 home sellers and 102 buyers.7 These figures reflect prior closed transactions and do not guarantee future results.
Sources
1 Redfin, Data Center
Redfin monthly market data for Placentia, period ending July 2026, for all-property figures, and Redfin property-type medians for single-family, townhouse, and condominium, period July 2026. Also available on our city page at go2wendy.com/placentia.
2 FHFA, Conforming Loan Limit Values
Publishes the annual conforming loan limits, including the high-cost limit that applies to Orange County.
3 Freddie Mac, Primary Mortgage Market Survey (via FRED)
Weekly average 30-year fixed mortgage rate, as of August 27, 2026. The 15-year fixed rate is the separate Freddie Mac 15-year series (MORTGAGE15US via FRED), as of August 27, 2026.
4 Walk Score
Walkability scores read near each area center in Placentia.
5 U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS), Placentia
2023 ACS 5-year mean travel time to work for Placentia.
6 GreatSchools, Placentia Schools
School district identification for Placentia public schools. School assignments must be confirmed with the district for a specific address.
7 California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
CRMLS closed-transaction records are the source of the Wendy Rawley Team’s stated counts of 171 sellers and 102 buyers represented. Prior closed transactions do not guarantee future results.
This article is for general information only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Market figures are citywide medians for Placentia, including the all-property median and the Redfin property-type medians for single-family, townhouse, and condominium homes; none is a value for any individual property. Refer legal questions to a real estate attorney, tax questions to your CPA, and financing questions to a licensed mortgage loan originator.
Nothing here guarantees a sale, a price, or any outcome. Real estate commissions are negotiable. Any HOA name, dues figure, or tract detail should be confirmed through escrow, the recorded documents, or the association directly.
Wendy Rawley, REALTOR®, The Wendy Rawley Team at First Team Real Estate, California DRE #01898824. Phone: (714) 746-6355. Equal Housing Opportunity.
