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970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea
Zip code 92821
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea

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Current property tax $1,209

Lot & Building Information for 970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea

Building sqft 2,111
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.191 i
Year built 1969
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (R-1)

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About 970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1969 and has a total of 2,111 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $113,880, the tax amount paid for 970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 is $1,287.

When was 970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 last sold?

970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold in 10/07/2020.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea

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Title Documents for 970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/07/2020 Grant Deed
10/07/2020 Trust Deed
10/07/2020 Grant Deed
01/27/2020 Trust Deed
03/07/2018 Affidavit
11/04/2003 Deed
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Property Taxes for 970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $1,288
Current property tax $1,209
Market value $113,880

Special Assessments for 970 Birchcrest 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
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 970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 970 Birchcrest Avenue, 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 $113,880 1.1309 $1,288 +5.25%
2024-2025 $111,648 1.096 $1,224 +2.79%
2023-2024 $109,459 1.0876 $1,190 +0.81%
2022-2023 $107,313 1.1004 $1,181 +1.98%
2021-2022 $105,209 1.101 $1,158 +0.61%

Permits for 970 Birchcrest 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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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)
Ladera Palma Elementary School 6 Public K-6 572 0.56
Keiki O Ke Akua NR Private K-12 6 0.69
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 0.81
Sierra Vista Elementary School 5 Public K-6 451 0.89
Mariposa Elementary School 7 Public K-6 557 1.07

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Keiki O Ke Akua NR Private K-12 6 0.69
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 0.81
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 1.64
Washington Middle School 5 Public 7-8 605 1.75
Fullerton Christian Academy NR Private K-7 56 1.89

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Keiki O Ke Akua NR Private K-12 6 0.69
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 0.81
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 1.37
Cleta Harder Developmental School NR Private K-12 35 1.96
The Art House NR Private 0 1.99

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Neighbors for 970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea

Here are the neighbors for 970 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
886 Northwood Ave, Brea 2,367 04/19/2005
990 Birchcrest Ave, Brea 3,656
1018 Woodcrest Ave, Brea 2,529
1012 Woodcrest Ave, Brea 2,529 09/28/2007 $670,000
959 Oakcrest Ave, Brea 2,089
926 Northwood Ave, Brea 2,367 12/06/2017
936 Northwood Ave, Brea 2,089 07/23/2019 $790,000
1000 Birchcrest Ave, Brea 2,449 11/20/2020 $850,000
1014 Woodcrest Ave, Brea 2,174 01/08/2025 $1,377,000
960 Birchcrest Ave, Brea 2,081 01/26/2001
989 Oakcrest Ave, Brea 2,367 11/17/2025
1016 Woodcrest Ave, Brea 2,452 08/19/2016 $775,000
1010 Woodcrest Ave, Brea 2,174 02/16/2021 $990,000
1006 Woodcrest Ave, Brea 3,059 03/02/2015
979 Oakcrest Ave, Brea 2,492 01/12/1998 $298,000
969 Oakcrest Ave, Brea 1,964
980 Birchcrest Ave, Brea 2,581 08/01/2025
896 Northwood Ave, Brea 2,089 03/27/2025 $1,210,000
906 Northwood Ave, Brea 1,964 12/21/2020 $920,000
1629 Wardman Dr, Brea 2,819 05/08/2023

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