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520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea
Zip code 92821
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea

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Sale date 08/06/2013
Sale price $420,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,743

Lot & Building Information for 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea

Building sqft 864
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.172 i
Year built 1927
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (R-1)

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Other Property Data for 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea

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About 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1927 and has a total of 864 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $514,856, the tax amount paid for 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 is $5,822.

When was 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the last sale price?

520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold in 08/06/2013 for $420,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/06/2013 $420,000
05/21/2003 $300,000
06/15/1999 $168,500
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/27/2016 Trust Deed 10/01/2046
08/06/2013 Trust Deed 09/01/2043
08/06/2013 Grant Deed
10/20/2004 Deed
05/21/2003 Deed
06/15/1999 Deed
08/31/1994 Deed
03/24/1994 Deed
01/16/1991 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,823
Current property tax $5,743
Market value $514,856

Special Assessments for 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea

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 (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 for 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $514,856 1.1309 $5,823 +5.25%
2024-2025 $504,761 1.096 $5,532 +2.79%
2023-2024 $494,864 1.0876 $5,382 +0.81%
2022-2023 $485,161 1.1004 $5,339 +1.94%
2021-2022 $475,649 1.101 $5,237 +0.64%

Permits for 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea

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Brea residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,190,000
7.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$591
0% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,165,000
1.3% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.12
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.28
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.28
Arovista Elementary School 5 Public K-6 391 0.41
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-6 447 0.43

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.12
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.45
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 1.01
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 1.05
The Art House NR Private 0 1.32

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Art House NR Private 0 1.32
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 1.62
Rosary Academy NR Private 9-12 393 1.98
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 1.99
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 2.02

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Neighbors for 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea

Here are the neighbors for 520 South Walnut Avenue, Brea.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
540 S Walnut Ave, Brea 1,008 05/01/2023
545 S Brea Blvd, Brea
515 S Walnut Ave, Brea 1,443 12/19/2022 $770,000
532 S Walnut Ave, Brea 1,799 09/23/2020
510 S Walnut Ave, Brea 1,221 09/05/2006
541 S Walnut Ave, Brea 1,696 12/05/1997 $147,000
544 S Walnut Ave, Brea 04/05/2017
548 S Walnut Ave, Brea 1,598 12/09/2014
533 S Walnut Ave, Brea 884 06/24/2020
536 S Walnut Ave, Brea 1,038 12/26/2014
552 S Walnut Ave, Brea 900 09/30/2019
537 S Walnut Ave, Brea 1,169 03/26/2003
544 S Madrona Ave, Brea 1,164 06/27/2022
523 S Walnut Ave, Brea 11/27/1996
546 S Madrona Ave, Brea 1,185
524 S Walnut Ave, Brea 05/12/2016
528 S Walnut Ave, Brea 971 08/18/2021 $720,000
550 S Walnut Ave, Brea 1,721 10/30/2009 $358,000
545 S Walnut Ave, Brea 1,720 03/01/2004
553 S Walnut Ave, Brea 840 09/29/2021 $700,000

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