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157 Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

157 Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 157 Walnut Avenue, Brea
Zip code 92821
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 157 Walnut Avenue, Brea

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Sale date 03/11/2005
Sale price $550,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $8,591

Lot & Building Information for 157 Walnut Avenue, Brea

Building sqft 1,691
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.05 i
Year built 1997
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Multiple Family (R-3)

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About 157 Walnut Avenue, Brea

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 157 Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

157 Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1997 and has a total of 1,691 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 157 Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $766,646, the tax amount paid for 157 Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 is $8,669.

When was 157 Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 last sold?

157 Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold in 10/25/2012.

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Past Sales & Property History for 157 Walnut Avenue, Brea

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/11/2005 $550,000
07/14/1997 $190,500
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 157 Walnut Avenue, Brea

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/11/2020 Trust Deed 01/01/2036
04/27/2020 Trust Deed
11/08/2019 Trust Deed
11/26/2013 Assignment RNT
Trust Deed
Ucc - F S
10/25/2012 Trust Deed 11/01/2042
10/25/2012 Interspousal Transfer Deed
06/14/2006 Deed
03/11/2005 Deed
03/11/2005 Deed
04/26/2004 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 157 Walnut Avenue, Brea

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $8,670
Current property tax $8,591
Market value $766,646

Special Assessments for 157 Walnut Avenue, 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
LNDSCP & LTG #7 (714) 990-7694
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 157 Walnut Avenue, Brea

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $766,646 1.1309 $8,670 +5.25%
2024-2025 $751,614 1.096 $8,238 +2.79%
2023-2024 $736,877 1.0876 $8,014 +0.81%
2022-2023 $722,429 1.1004 $7,950 +1.94%
2021-2022 $708,264 1.101 $7,798 +0.64%

Permits for 157 Walnut Avenue, 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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-6 447 0.27
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.59
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.59
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.59
BOUSD Online Academy NR Public K-6 23 0.67

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 0.53
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.59
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.59
The Art House NR Private 0 1.46
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 1.52

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Art House NR Private 0 1.46
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 1.55
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 1.61
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 1.62
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 1.87

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Neighbors for 157 Walnut Avenue, Brea

Here are the neighbors for 157 Walnut Avenue, Brea.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
121 Walnut Ave, Brea 1,302 08/14/2006
153 Rosemary Ln, Brea 1,436 10/07/1997 $190,000
155 Walnut Ave, Brea 1,407 12/08/1997 $182,000
151 Walnut Ave, Brea 1,436 06/16/2023
250 W Ash St, Brea 1,613 04/01/2021
156 Sweet Gum Ln, Brea 1,302 06/24/1997 $179,000
146 Madrona Ave, Brea 1,613 12/06/2023
149 Walnut Ave, Brea 1,691 05/13/2014
125 Walnut Ave, Brea 1,613 04/18/2001
222 W Ash St, Brea 1,436 07/25/1997 $199,000
230 W Ash St, Brea 1,691 06/12/2020
154 Sweet Gum Ln, Brea 1,613 06/04/2020
206 W Ash St, Brea 1,658 07/15/2022 $836,500
155 Rosemary Ln, Brea 1,691 02/20/2008 $580,000
152 Madrona Ave, Brea 1,302 06/24/2022
150 Madrona Ave, Brea 1,613 05/27/2015
133 Walnut Ave, Brea 1,436 04/12/2024
124 Sweet Gum Ln, Brea 1,691 12/27/2024
135 Rosemary Ln, Brea 1,436 11/27/2019 $640,000
148 Sweet Gum Ln, Brea 1,691 08/16/2012

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