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551 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

551 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 551 South Palm Drive, Brea
Zip code 92821
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 551 South Palm Drive, Brea

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Sale date 09/24/2018
Sale price $915,000
Arm's length
Property tax $11,667

Lot & Building Information for 551 South Palm Drive, Brea

Building sqft 2,220
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.497
Year built 1952
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (R-1)

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Other Property Data for 551 South Palm Drive, Brea

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About 551 South Palm Drive, Brea

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 551 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821?

551 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1952 and has a total of 2,220 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 551 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,031,621, the tax amount paid for 551 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821 is $11,666.

When was 551 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the last sale price?

551 South Palm Drive, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold in 09/24/2018 for $915,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 551 South Palm Drive, Brea

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/24/2018 $915,000

Title Documents for 551 South Palm Drive, Brea

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/08/2025 Trust Deed
07/24/2020 Remov Invl Lien
07/24/2020 Remov Invl Lien
05/06/2019 Trust Deed
09/24/2018 Trust Deed 10/01/2048
09/24/2018 Grant Deed
09/24/2018 Affidavit
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Property Taxes for 551 South Palm Drive, Brea

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $11,667
Market value $1,031,621

Special Assessments for 551 South Palm Drive, 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 551 South Palm Drive, Brea

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 551 South Palm Drive, 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 $1,031,621 1.1309 $11,667 +5.25%
2024-2025 $1,011,394 1.096 $11,085 +3.89%
2023-2024 $981,063 1.0876 $10,670 +0.81%
2022-2023 $961,827 1.1004 $10,584 +1.95%
2021-2022 $942,968 1.101 $10,382 +0.64%

Permits for 551 South Palm Drive, Brea

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Brea residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,145,000
4.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$591
-0.3% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,199,500
3.4% 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)
Rolling Hills Elementary School 5 Public K-6 563 0.64
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-6 447 0.71
BOUSD Online Academy NR Public K-6 23 0.71
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.79
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.91

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 0.79
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.20
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 1.30
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 1.37
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 1.65

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Rosary Academy NR Private 9-12 393 1.60
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 1.65
Troy High School 9 Public 9-12 2,584 1.82
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 1.85
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 1.91

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Neighbors for 551 South Palm Drive, Brea

Here are the neighbors for 551 South Palm Drive, Brea.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
504 S Palm Dr, Brea 2,325 09/09/2020
536 S Palm Dr, Brea 2,056 03/31/2003
319 S Poinsettia Ave, Brea 2,065 07/11/2003 $375,000
343 S Poinsettia Ave, Brea 1,778 04/21/2026
516 S Palm Dr, Brea 2,334 05/07/2021
530 S Palm Dr, Brea 2,331 03/06/2015 $750,000
325 S Poinsettia Ave, Brea 1,341
537 S Palm Dr, Brea 1,690 05/07/2013 $165,000
337 S Poinsettia Ave, Brea 1,760 08/17/2022
543 S Palm Dr, Brea 2,074 09/24/2013
250 E Acacia St, Brea 08/01/2017 $5,670,000
313 S Poinsettia Ave, Brea 1,341
510 S Palm Dr, Brea 2,018 01/23/1992 $235,000
531 S Palm Dr, Brea 1,720 10/25/2024 $1,325,000
522 S Palm Dr, Brea 1,400 03/31/2016
550 S Palm Dr, Brea 1,945 04/13/2017
1140 Timbergate Ln, Brea
800 S Brea Blvd, Brea 01/31/1997
333 S Poinsettia Ave, Brea 2,055
542 S Palm Dr, Brea 2,330 10/01/2024

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