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438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 - Property report

Also known as: 438 S Poplar Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1940

Acreage

0.336

Sale price

$450,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
438 S Poplar Ave
Brea, CA 92821
Zip code
92821
County
Orange
Municipality
Brea

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
1,410
Year built
1940
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
08/15/2014
Sale price
$450,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,116
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.336

Area overview

Walk score
71 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/15/2014 $450,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XXXX & XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX & XXX XXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
08/15/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX & XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX & XXX XXXX
08/08/2003 Deed XXXXX, XX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
10/17/1997 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,116
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$540,827
Land value
$469,052
Building value
$71,775

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Special assessments for 438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA

Description Value Phone
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Oc san regional sewer fee (714) 593-7281
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $540,827 1.1309 $6,116 +5.25%
2024-2025 $530,223 1.096 $5,811 +2.79%
2023-2024 $519,827 1.0876 $5,654 +0.81%
2022-2023 $509,635 1.1004 $5,608 +1.95%
2021-2022 $499,643 1.101 $5,501 +0.64%
2020-2021 $494,520 1.10537 $5,466 +2.92%
2019-2020 $484,824 1.0955 $5,311 +1.54%
2018-2019 $475,318 1.1005 $5,231 +1.95%
2017-2018 $465,999 1.101 $5,131 +2.06%
2016-2017 $456,862 1.1003 $5,027 +1.38%
Permits

Permit information for 438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA

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Neighborhood

Brea residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,145,000

4.1% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$591

-0.3% Y-o-Y

Orange county median sale price

$1,199,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-6 447 0.44
BOUSD Online Academy NR Public K-6 23 0.54
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.61
Rolling Hills Elementary School 5 Public K-6 563 0.73
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.75
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.75
Arovista Elementary School 5 Public K-6 391 0.94
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.98
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.98
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 1.36
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.61
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.98
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 1.05
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 1.36
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 1.83
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 1.84
The Art House NR Private 0 1.86
St. Juliana Falconieri NR Private K-8 310 1.92
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 2.43
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 2.54
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 1.72
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 1.76
Rosary Academy NR Private 9-12 393 1.82
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 1.83
The Art House NR Private 0 1.86
Troy High School 9 Public 9-12 2,584 2.07
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 2.13
La Sierra High (Alternative) School 5 Public 9-12 275 2.17
La Vista High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 396 2.19
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 2.43

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Neighbors for 438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA

430 S Poplar Ave, Brea 420 S Poplar Ave, Brea 445 S Poplar Ave, Brea 415 Pine Ave, Brea 412 S Poplar Ave, Brea 449 Pine Ave, Brea 800 E Date St, Brea 702 E Imperial Hwy #8, Brea 439 Pine Ave, Brea 415 S Poplar Ave, Brea 437 S Poplar Ave, Brea 429 Pine Ave, Brea 405 Pine Ave, Brea 405 S Poplar Ave, Brea 700 E Imperial Hwy, Brea 429 S Poplar Ave, Brea 421 S Poplar Ave, Brea 446 S Poplar Ave, Brea 425 Pine Ave, Brea 702 E Imperial Hwy, Brea

Nearby ZIP codes for 438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA

91744, Los Angeles County, CA 91745, Los Angeles County, CA 91748, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

The development at 438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 has a total of 1,410 square feet.

When was 438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the sale price?

438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold on 08/15/2014 for $450,000.

What is the assessed value of 438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 is currently assessed at $540,827.

What are the property taxes for 438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

The property taxes for 438 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 total $6,116.

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