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555 Balsa Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

555 Balsa Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 555 Balsa Avenue, Brea
Zip code 92821
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 555 Balsa Avenue, Brea

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Sale date 07/11/2003
Sale price $390,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,192

Lot & Building Information for 555 Balsa Avenue, Brea

Building sqft 1,505
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.141 i
Year built 1966
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (R-1)

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About 555 Balsa Avenue, Brea

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 555 Balsa Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

555 Balsa Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1966 and has a total of 1,505 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 555 Balsa Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $554,491, the tax amount paid for 555 Balsa Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 is $6,270.

When was 555 Balsa Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the last sale price?

555 Balsa Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold in 07/11/2003 for $390,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 555 Balsa Avenue, Brea

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/11/2003 $390,000
03/19/1998 $208,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 555 Balsa Avenue, Brea

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/29/2016 Trust Deed 09/01/2046
08/29/2016 Subdn Agreement
07/11/2003 Deed
03/19/1998 Deed
03/27/1997 Deed
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Property Taxes for 555 Balsa Avenue, Brea

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $6,271
Current property tax $6,192
Market value $554,491

Special Assessments for 555 Balsa 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 555 Balsa Avenue, Brea

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 555 Balsa 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 $554,491 1.1309 $6,271 +5.25%
2024-2025 $543,619 1.096 $5,958 +2.79%
2023-2024 $532,960 1.0876 $5,796 +0.81%
2022-2023 $522,510 1.1004 $5,750 +1.95%
2021-2022 $512,265 1.101 $5,640 +0.64%

Permits for 555 Balsa 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)
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology 8 Public K-6 527 0.24
BOUSD Online Academy NR Public K-6 23 0.67
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 0.82
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 0.82
Brea Country Hills Elementary School 7 Public K-6 516 0.88

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 0.57
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 1.50
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.57
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 2.09
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 2.12

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 0.62
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 0.63
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 2.09
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 2.32
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 2.39

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Neighbors for 555 Balsa Avenue, Brea

Here are the neighbors for 555 Balsa Avenue, Brea.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
554 Cashew Ave, Brea 1,505 02/27/2017
534 Cashew Ave, Brea 1,505 07/08/2022
535 Balsa Ave, Brea 1,505 07/01/2022
520 Balsa Ave, Brea 1,781
861 Cocao Pl, Brea 1,505 12/02/2002
780 Candlewood St, Brea 2,085 05/24/2016
731 Candlewood St, Brea 1,505 09/16/2025
545 Balsa Ave, Brea 1,893 09/21/2023
519 Balsa Ave, Brea 2,275 06/13/2018
881 Cocao Pl, Brea 2,047 10/14/2021
510 Cashew Ave, Brea 1,781 06/02/2023
839 Cocao Pl, Brea 1,781 09/08/2014
526 Cashew Ave, Brea 1,599
518 Cashew Ave, Brea 1,505 06/04/2024
711 Candlewood St, Brea 1,989 10/20/2016
511 Balsa Ave, Brea 2,167 10/04/2017
576 Cashew Ave, Brea 2,120 06/29/2000 $290,000
860 Cocao Pl, Brea 2,389 12/31/2025
869 Cocao Pl, Brea 1,505 02/23/1989 $205,000
544 Cashew Ave, Brea 1,599 02/24/2020

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