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522 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821 - Property report

Also known as: 522 S Palm Dr

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1953

Acreage

0.248

Sale price

$505,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
522 S Palm Dr
Brea, CA 92821
Zip code
92821
County
Orange
Municipality
Brea

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
1,400
Year built
1953
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Pool
Y
Sales
Sale date
09/14/2012
Sale price
$505,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$7,895
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.248

Area overview

Walk score
66 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
46 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable

Ownership information for 522 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA

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

Sales history for 522 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/14/2012 $505,000 XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
08/31/1994 $205,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
02/22/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX.XXX XXX
03/31/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XX X X
03/31/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
09/14/2012 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XX X X XXX
09/14/2012 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/14/2012 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed X XXXXXX XXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXX
08/31/1994 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX XXX
12/29/1992 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 522 South Palm Drive, 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
$7,895
Current property tax
$7,816
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$698,140
Land value
$513,156
Building value
$184,984

Special assessments for 522 South Palm Drive, 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 $698,140 1.1309 $7,895 +7.10%
2024-2025 $672,598 1.096 $7,372 +13.40%
2023-2024 $597,717 1.0876 $6,501 +0.81%
2022-2023 $585,998 1.1004 $6,448 +1.95%
2021-2022 $574,508 1.101 $6,325 +0.63%
2020-2021 $568,618 1.10537 $6,285 +2.92%
2019-2020 $557,469 1.0955 $6,107 +1.54%
2018-2019 $546,539 1.1005 $6,015 +1.95%
2017-2018 $535,823 1.101 $5,900 +2.06%
2016-2017 $525,317 1.1003 $5,780 +1.38%

Permit information for 522 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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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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)
BOUSD Online Academy NR Public K-6 23 0.64
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-6 447 0.69
Rolling Hills Elementary School 5 Public K-6 563 0.72
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.82
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.95
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.95
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 1.14
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 1.14
Arovista Elementary School 5 Public K-6 391 1.15
Sierra Vista Elementary School 8 Public K-6 479 1.39
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.82
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.22
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 1.25
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 1.44
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 1.61
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 1.61
St. Juliana Falconieri NR Private K-8 310 1.76
The Art House NR Private 0 2.08
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 2.22
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 203 2.33
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 1.61
Rosary Academy NR Private 9-12 393 1.66
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 1.77
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 1.83
Troy High School 9 Public 9-12 2,584 1.88
La Sierra High (Alternative) School 5 Public 9-12 275 1.97
La Vista High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 396 1.99
The Art House NR Private 0 2.08
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 2.22
El Dorado High School 8 Public 9-12 2,034 2.30

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 522 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821?

The development at 522 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1953.

What is the total square footage of 522 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821?

522 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821 has a total of 1,400 square feet.

When was 522 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the sale price?

522 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold on 09/14/2012 for $505,000.

What is the assessed value of 522 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821?

522 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821 is currently assessed at $698,140.

What are the property taxes for 522 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821?

The property taxes for 522 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821 total $7,895.

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