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

Also known as: 523 S Poplar Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1946

Acreage

0.203

Sale price

$50,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
523 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.
1,468
Year built
1946
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
09/29/2017
Sale price
$50,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,560
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.203

Area overview

Walk score
67 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
48 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 523 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA

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

Sales history for 523 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/29/2017 $50,000 XXXX XXXX; XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
10/10/2003 $408,000 XXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXX, XXXXX
02/28/1992 $210,000 XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
02/08/2021 Trust Deed XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX.XXX XXX
02/08/2021 Subdn Agreement XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX.XXX XXX
06/01/2018 Trust Transfer Deed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX
03/02/2018 Ucc - F S XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
10/10/2017 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XX
09/29/2017 Trust Deed XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/29/2017 Quitclaim Deed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
01/25/2017 Trust Deed XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/10/2003 Deed XXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXX, XXXXX
01/07/2003 Deed XXXX, X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 523 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
Base tax
$6,560
Current property tax
$6,481
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$580,082
Land value
$515,416
Building value
$64,666

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Special assessments for 523 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 $580,082 1.1309 $6,560 +5.25%
2024-2025 $568,708 1.096 $6,233 +2.79%
2023-2024 $557,557 1.0876 $6,064 +0.81%
2022-2023 $546,625 1.1004 $6,015 +1.95%
2021-2022 $535,907 1.101 $5,900 +0.63%
2020-2021 $530,412 1.10537 $5,863 +2.92%
2019-2020 $520,012 1.0955 $5,697 +1.54%
2018-2019 $509,816 1.1005 $5,610 +1.95%
2017-2018 $499,820 1.101 $5,503 +2.06%
2016-2017 $490,020 1.1003 $5,392 +1.38%
Permits

Permit information for 523 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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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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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 0.48
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.55
Rolling Hills Elementary School 5 Public K-6 563 0.63
BOUSD Online Academy NR Public K-6 23 0.64
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.68
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.68
Arovista Elementary School 5 Public K-6 391 0.88
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.95
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.95
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 1.26
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.55
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.95
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 1.11
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 1.26
The Art House NR Private 0 1.81
St. Juliana Falconieri NR Private K-8 310 1.84
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 1.88
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 1.88
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 2.49
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 2.54
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rosary Academy NR Private 9-12 393 1.74
The Art House NR Private 0 1.81
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 1.82
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 1.86
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 1.88
Troy High School 9 Public 9-12 2,584 2.01
La Sierra High (Alternative) School 5 Public 9-12 275 2.11
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 2.11
La Vista High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 396 2.13
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 2.49

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Neighbors for 523 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA

602 E Alder St, Brea 525 S Poplar Ave, Brea 535 S Poplar Ave, Brea 520 Laurel Ave, Brea 515 S Poplar Ave, Brea 421 Locust St, Brea 531 S Poplar Ave, Brea 540 Laurel Ave, Brea 511 S Poplar Ave, Brea 501 S Poplar Ave, Brea 516 E Alder St, Brea 507 S Poplar Ave, Brea 430 Locust St, Brea 528 Laurel Ave, Brea 543 S Poplar Ave, Brea 524 Laurel Ave, Brea 524 E Alder St, Brea 424 Locust St, Brea 545 S Poplar Ave, Brea 544 Laurel Ave, Brea

Nearby ZIP codes for 523 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 523 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

The development at 523 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1946.

What is the total square footage of 523 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

523 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 has a total of 1,468 square feet.

When was 523 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the sale price?

523 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold on 09/29/2017 for $50,000.

What is the assessed value of 523 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

523 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 is currently assessed at $580,082.

What are the property taxes for 523 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

The property taxes for 523 South Poplar Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 total $6,560.

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