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856 Vista Circle, Brea, CA 92821 - Property report

Also known as: 856 Vista Cir

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1977

Acreage

0.152

Sale price

$241,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
856 Vista Cir
Brea, CA 92821
Zip code
92821
County
Orange
Municipality
Brea

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
1,999
Year built
1977
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Pool
Y
Sales
Sale date
09/28/1995
Sale price
$241,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$4,528
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.152

Area overview

Walk score
7 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
24 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable

Ownership information for 856 Vista Circle, Brea, CA

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

Sales history for 856 Vista Circle, Brea, CA 92821

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/28/1995 $241,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
02/11/2025 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XX
02/11/2025 Affidavit XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
11/10/2015 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
11/06/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr
XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XX XXX XX
11/06/2015 Asgt Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XX XXX
09/28/1995 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXX
03/26/1992 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 856 Vista Circle, 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
Base tax
$4,528
Current property tax
$4,448
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$400,354
Land value
$209,900
Building value
$190,454

Special assessments for 856 Vista Circle, Brea, CA

Description Value Phone
LNDSCP & LTG #2 (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

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $400,354 1.1309 $4,528 +5.25%
2024-2025 $392,504 1.096 $4,302 +2.79%
2023-2024 $384,808 1.0876 $4,185 +0.81%
2022-2023 $377,263 1.1004 $4,151 +1.95%
2021-2022 $369,866 1.101 $4,072 +0.63%
2020-2021 $366,074 1.10537 $4,046 +2.92%
2019-2020 $358,897 1.0955 $3,932 +1.54%
2018-2019 $351,860 1.1005 $3,872 +1.95%
2017-2018 $344,961 1.101 $3,798 +2.06%
2016-2017 $338,198 1.1003 $3,721 +1.38%

Permit information for 856 Vista Circle, Brea, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mariposa Elementary School 7 Public K-6 557 0.68
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 0.85
Ladera Palma Elementary School 6 Public K-6 572 0.89
Keiki O Ke Akua NR Private K-12 6 0.92
Sierra Vista Elementary School 5 Public K-6 451 0.99
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.40
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.40
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology 8 Public K-6 527 1.42
Arbolita Elementary School 5 Public K-6 402 1.55
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-6 447 1.57
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 0.85
Keiki O Ke Akua NR Private K-12 6 0.92
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 1.13
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.40
The Art House NR Private 0 1.60
Washington Middle School 5 Public 7-8 605 1.70
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 1.74
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 2.46
Imperial Middle School 5 Public 6-8 460 2.93
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 0.85
Keiki O Ke Akua NR Private K-12 6 0.92
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 1.11
The Art House NR Private 0 1.60
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 1.99
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 2.03
Cleta Harder Developmental School NR Private K-12 35 2.16
Mercy's Gate NR Private K-12 7 2.31
La Habra High School 7 Public 9-12 2,054 2.72
Farjardo - La Seda Preschool NR Public 22 3.01

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 856 Vista Circle, Brea, CA 92821?

The development at 856 Vista Circle, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1977.

What is the total square footage of 856 Vista Circle, Brea, CA 92821?

856 Vista Circle, Brea, CA 92821 has a total of 1,999 square feet.

When was 856 Vista Circle, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the sale price?

856 Vista Circle, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold on 09/28/1995 for $241,000.

What is the assessed value of 856 Vista Circle, Brea, CA 92821?

856 Vista Circle, Brea, CA 92821 is currently assessed at $400,354.

What are the property taxes for 856 Vista Circle, Brea, CA 92821?

The property taxes for 856 Vista Circle, Brea, CA 92821 total $4,527.

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