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537 Briarwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 - Property report

Also known as: 537 Briarwood Dr

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1961

Acreage

0.267

Sale price

$1,265,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
537 Briarwood 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.
1,810
Year built
1961
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
08/09/2022
Sale price
$1,265,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$14,884
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.267

Area overview

Walk score
57 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
45 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable

Ownership information for 537 Briarwood Drive, Brea, CA

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

Sales history for 537 Briarwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/09/2022 $1,265,000 XXXXXX XXXXX XX; XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/29/2002 $400,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X
05/31/1991 $240,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
08/09/2022 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
08/09/2022 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
10/02/2017 Reconveyance XXXXXX XXXXX X
10/02/2017 Substitution Tr XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
09/05/2017 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XX
08/28/2017 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
08/28/2017 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/07/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXX XXXXX
11/07/2014 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXX XXXX XX XXX
11/07/2014 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 537 Briarwood 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
Property tax
$14,884
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,316,106
Land value
$1,140,813
Building value
$175,293

Special assessments for 537 Briarwood 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 $1,316,106 1.1309 $14,884 +5.25%
2024-2025 $1,290,300 1.096 $14,142 +2.79%
2023-2024 $1,265,000 1.0876 $13,758 +111.02%
2022-2023 $592,489 1.1004 $6,520 +1.95%
2021-2022 $580,872 1.101 $6,395 +0.63%
2020-2021 $574,916 1.10537 $6,355 +2.92%
2019-2020 $563,644 1.0955 $6,175 +8.04%
2018-2019 $519,338 1.1005 $5,715 +1.95%
2017-2018 $509,155 1.101 $5,606 +2.06%
2016-2017 $499,172 1.1003 $5,493 +1.38%

Permit information for 537 Briarwood Drive, Brea, CA

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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

FEMA flood zones
X
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Arovista Elementary School 5 Public K-6 391 0.17
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.31
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.31
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.38
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.38
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.50
Hermosa Drive Elementary School 6 Public K-6 316 0.74
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 0.82
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-6 447 0.96
Rolling Hills Elementary School 5 Public K-6 563 1.00
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.31
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.50
The Art House NR Private 0 0.77
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 0.82
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 1.37
Mercy's Gate NR Private K-12 7 1.61
Alternative Educational Services School NR Private 8 1.76
Washington Middle School 5 Public 7-8 605 1.87
Imperial Middle School 5 Public 6-8 460 2.31
D. Russell Parks Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 792 2.71
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Art House NR Private 0 0.77
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 1.21
Mercy's Gate NR Private K-12 7 1.61
Alternative Educational Services School NR Private 8 1.76
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 1.81
Committed Christian School NR Private K-12 21 1.87
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 2.47
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 2.49
Troy High School 9 Public 9-12 2,584 2.53
La Sierra High (Alternative) School 5 Public 9-12 275 2.67

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 537 Briarwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821?

The development at 537 Briarwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1961.

What is the total square footage of 537 Briarwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821?

537 Briarwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 has a total of 1,810 square feet.

When was 537 Briarwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the sale price?

537 Briarwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold on 08/09/2022 for $1,265,000.

What is the assessed value of 537 Briarwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821?

537 Briarwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 is currently assessed at $1,316,106.

What are the property taxes for 537 Briarwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821?

The property taxes for 537 Briarwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 total $14,883.

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