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517 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 - Property report

Also known as: 517 Buttonwood Dr

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1966

Acreage

0.194

Sale price

$685,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
517 Buttonwood Dr
Brea, CA 92821
Zip code
92821
County
Orange
Municipality
Brea

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
2,362
Year built
1966
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
09/15/2015
Sale price
$685,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$9,170
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.194

Area overview

Walk score
54 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
39 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable

Ownership information for 517 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA

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

Sales history for 517 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
07/01/2026 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/02/2021 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/15/2015 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
09/15/2015 Grant Deed XXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
06/22/2015 Quitclaim Deed XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
12/29/1995 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 517 Buttonwood Drive, 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
Property tax
$9,170
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$810,897
Land value
$657,267
Building value
$153,630

Special assessments for 517 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA

Description Value Phone
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 $810,897 1.1309 $9,170 +5.25%
2024-2025 $794,998 1.096 $8,713 +2.79%
2023-2024 $779,410 1.0876 $8,477 +0.81%
2022-2023 $764,128 1.1004 $8,408 +1.95%
2021-2022 $749,146 1.101 $8,248 +0.64%
2020-2021 $741,465 1.10537 $8,196 +2.92%
2019-2020 $726,927 1.0955 $7,963 +1.54%
2018-2019 $712,674 1.1005 $7,843 +1.95%
2017-2018 $698,700 1.101 $7,693 +2.06%
2016-2017 $685,000 1.1003 $7,537 +137.36%

Permit information for 517 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA

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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)
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology 8 Public K-6 527 0.10
BOUSD Online Academy NR Public K-6 23 0.77
Mariposa Elementary School 7 Public K-6 557 0.77
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-6 447 0.97
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 1.01
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 1.01
Brea Country Hills Elementary School 7 Public K-6 516 1.06
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 1.50
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.52
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.52
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 0.47
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 1.50
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.52
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 2.23
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 2.27
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 2.30
The Art House NR Private 0 2.31
Keiki O Ke Akua NR Private K-12 6 2.33
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 2.44
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 2.62
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 0.70
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 0.71
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 2.18
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 2.23
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 2.27
The Art House NR Private 0 2.31
Keiki O Ke Akua NR Private K-12 6 2.33
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 2.62
El Dorado High School 8 Public 9-12 2,034 3.05
Rosary Academy NR Private 9-12 393 3.07

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 517 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821?

The development at 517 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1966.

What is the total square footage of 517 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821?

517 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 has a total of 2,362 square feet.

When was 517 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the sale price?

517 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold on 09/15/2015 for $685,000.

What is the assessed value of 517 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821?

517 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 is currently assessed at $810,897.

What are the property taxes for 517 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821?

The property taxes for 517 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 total $9,170.

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