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245 West Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

245 West Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 245 West Birch Street, Brea
Alternate address(es) 255 W Birch St
Zip code 92821
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 245 West Birch Street, Brea

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Sale date 12/20/2019
Sale price $7,500,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $0

Lot & Building Information for 245 West Birch Street, Brea

Building class Commercial (3)
Acreage 1.218 i
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About 245 West Birch Street, Brea

What is the assessed value of 245 West Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $8,202,345, the tax amount paid for 245 West Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821 is $92,760.

When was 245 West Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the last sale price?

245 West Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold in 12/20/2019 for $7,500,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 245 West Birch Street, Brea

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/20/2019 $7,500,000
08/16/1996 $1,200,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 245 West Birch Street, Brea

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/22/2025 Agreement
12/05/2024 Subordination
01/26/2023 Trust Deed
12/20/2019 Grant Deed
08/16/1996 Deed
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Property Taxes for 245 West Birch Street, Brea

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $92,760
Current property tax $0
Market value $8,202,345

Special Assessments for 245 West Birch Street, Brea

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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 245 West Birch Street, Brea

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $8,202,345 1.1309 $92,760 +5.25%
2024-2025 $8,041,515 1.096 $88,135 +2.79%
2023-2024 $7,883,839 1.0876 $85,745 +0.81%
2022-2023 $7,729,254 1.1004 $85,053 +1.94%
2021-2022 $7,577,700 1.101 $83,430 -33.21%

Permits for 245 West Birch Street, 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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Demographics By Zip Code

Total population 42,196
Median age 39
Average household income $144,486
Family households 72.9%
Occupied housing units 14,784
Owner occupied units 58.0%
Average number of people per household 2
Median year structure built 1976
Median value for units with a mortgage $872,100
Median value for units without a mortgage $785,100

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 245 West Birch Street, Brea

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
175 Madrona Ave, Brea
152 W Birch St, Brea 05/21/2019 $17,509,000
109 W Imperial Hwy, Brea 20,247 01/12/2022 $85,650,000
101 W Imperial Hwy, Brea 13,042 01/12/2022 $85,650,000
275 W Birch St, Brea 02/01/2005
112 W Birch St, Brea 07/07/2016
307 W Imperial Hwy, Brea 21,567 01/12/2022 $85,650,000
1440 W Pioneer St, Brea 8,850 07/05/2018
1410 W Pioneer St, Brea 11,200 06/10/2014
1420 W Pioneer St, Brea 10,518 12/19/2007
375 W Birch St, Brea 20,000 08/29/2006 $6,250,000
1200 W Lambert Rd, Brea
1430 W Pioneer St, Brea 8,209 05/25/1989 $509,000
1300 W Pioneer St, Brea 05/26/1989 $1,855,000
105 W Imperial Hwy, Brea 01/12/2022 $85,650,000
103 W Imperial Hwy, Brea 14,435 01/12/2022 $85,650,000
1400 W Lambert Rd, Brea 17,000 12/24/2002 $1,900,000
1305 W Pioneer St, Brea 10,700 06/15/2005 $1,320,000
305 W Imperial Hwy, Brea 54,172 01/12/2022 $85,650,000
202 W Imperial Hwy, Brea 41,829 01/12/2022 $85,650,000

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