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$530,157$390 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $345,000 on Jun 28, 2018

8542 MELOSA WAY

RIVERSIDE, CA 92504
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,360 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$530K
$508K low$552K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$345,000 · Jun 28, 2018
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$196,783
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$157,426
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.63%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$333,374
QUICKEN LOANS LLC · recorded Jun 25, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,417 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$400,397 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$104,450
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$295,947
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$392,547
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$372,240

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRIVERSIDE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2001
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Tile
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Arlington High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Chemawa Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Hawthorne Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.8 mi

District: Riverside Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92504These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.307

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.56,759
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,438 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,931
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,916
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.11 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

8542 Melosa Way measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 79% of homes in Riverside 92504
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Riverside County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Riverside County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Riverside 92504
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Presidential Park

What homes are worth in Riverside 92504

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$387K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Riverside 92504.

How it measures up in Riverside 92504

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverside 92504.

Estimated value$530,157
CheaperTypical $598,408Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$390
CheaperTypical $416Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area1,360 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,410 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 8542 Melosa Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePresidential ParkRiverside 92504Riverside County
Estimated valuepricier than$530,15741% of homes21% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39047% of homes40% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,360 ft²54% of homes46% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac20% of homes4% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than200092% of homes89% of homes63% of homes

About 8542 Melosa Way

How much is 8542 Melosa Way, Riverside, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8542 Melosa Way, Riverside, CA is $530,157 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $508,445 to $551,869. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8542 Melosa Way, Riverside, CA last sell?

8542 Melosa Way, Riverside, CA last sold on Jun 28, 2018 for $345,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8542 Melosa Way, Riverside, CA?

8542 Melosa Way, Riverside, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,360 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 8542 Melosa Way, Riverside, CA built?

8542 Melosa Way, Riverside, CA was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8542 Melosa Way, Riverside, CA?

8542 Melosa Way, Riverside, CA is assigned to Arlington High School (high), rated C-; Chemawa Middle School (middle), rated C+; Hawthorne Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Riverside Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8542 Melosa Way, Riverside, CA compare to other homes in Riverside 92504?

Among the 13,368 homes in Riverside 92504, it is worth more than 21% of them ($530,157 against a typical $598,408), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($390 against a typical $416), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,360 ft² against a typical 1,410 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2000 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Riverside County, it is worth more than 39% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8542 Melosa Way, Riverside, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8542 Melosa Way, Riverside, CA was $4,417. The county assessed it at $400,397.

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