| Primary address | 438 Laurel Avenue, Brea |
| Zip code | 92821 |
| County | Orange |
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| Sale date | 12/21/2012 |
| Sale price | $555,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $9,687 |
| Building sqft | 2,388 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential (1) |
| Acreage | 0.333 |
| Year built | 1940 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Single-Family Residential (R-1) |
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438 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1940 and has a total of 2,388 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 438 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $863,610, the tax amount paid for 438 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 is $9,766.
When was 438 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 last sold?438 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold in 12/07/2020.
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Access detailed property tax data for 438 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $9,767 |
| Current property tax | $9,687 |
| Market value | $863,610 |
Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.
| Description | Special assessment | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| Mosq,fire ant assmt | Register | (800) 273-5167 |
| MWD water stdby CHG | Register | (866) 807-6864 |
| Oc san regional sewer fee | Register | (714) 593-7281 |
| Vector control CHG | Register | (800) 273-5167 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 438 Laurel Avenue, Brea, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $863,610 | 1.1309 | $9,767 | +5.25% |
| 2024-2025 | $846,677 | 1.096 | $9,280 | +2.79% |
| 2023-2024 | $830,076 | 1.0876 | $9,028 | +0.81% |
| 2022-2023 | $813,800 | 1.1004 | $8,955 | +18.16% |
| 2021-2022 | $688,357 | 1.101 | $7,579 | +0.64% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 438 Laurel Avenue, Brea to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-6 | 447 | 0.39 |
| St. Angela Merici Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 250 | 0.55 |
| BOUSD Online Academy | NR | Public | K-6 | 23 | 0.55 |
| Montessori Of Brea Inc. | NR | Private | PK-1 | 81 | 0.69 |
| Montessori Of Brea Inc. | NR | Private | PK-1 | 81 | 0.69 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Angela Merici Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 250 | 0.55 |
| Christ Lutheran School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 222 | 0.92 |
| Brea Junior High School | 7 | Public | 7-8 | 907 | 1.02 |
| Beechwood Elementary School | 9 | Public | K-8 | 979 | 1.32 |
| The Art House | NR | Private | 0 | 1.79 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School | 3 | Public | 9-12 | 91 | 1.74 |
| Brea-Olinda High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 1,681 | 1.78 |
| The Art House | NR | Private | 0 | 1.79 | |
| Rosary Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 393 | 1.84 |
| Parkview School | 7 | Public | K-12 | 184 | 1.90 |
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Here are the neighbors for 438 Laurel Avenue, Brea.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 444 Laurel Ave, Brea | 1,821 | 12/24/2024 | |
| 445 S Poplar Ave, Brea | 1,962 | 11/16/2021 | |
| 420 S Poplar Ave, Brea | 1,860 | 01/19/2017 | |
| 528 E Imperial Hwy, Brea | 5,789 | 04/02/2018 | |
| 524 E Imperial Hwy, Brea | 5,012 | 04/02/2018 | |
| 512 E Imperial Hwy, Brea | 06/18/2025 | ||
| 412 S Poplar Ave, Brea | 2,303 | 05/09/2003 | |
| 690 E Imperial Hwy, Brea | 7,062 | 04/23/1997 | $297,000 |
| 800 E Date St, Brea | 1,417 | 05/20/2005 | $620,000 |
| 600 E Imperial Hwy, Brea | 1,255 | 12/14/2018 | |
| 420 Laurel Ave, Brea | 1,916 | 10/20/2005 | |
| 400 Laurel Ave, Brea | 1,328 | 01/17/2023 | $339,000 |
| 437 S Poplar Ave, Brea | 2,870 | 12/04/2025 | |
| 415 S Poplar Ave, Brea | 1,556 | 12/31/2018 | |
| 405 S Poplar Ave, Brea | 2,513 | 11/13/2007 | |
| 432 Laurel Ave, Brea | 1,755 | 05/17/2006 | |
| 518 E Imperial Hwy, Brea | 1,492 | 04/02/2018 | |
| 429 S Poplar Ave, Brea | 3,346 | 11/20/2024 | |
| 412 Laurel Ave, Brea | 2,063 | 07/29/2015 | $735,000 |
| 421 S Poplar Ave, Brea | 1,653 | 12/04/2025 |