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688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea
Zip code 92821
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea

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Sale date 03/12/2018
Sale price $675,000
Arm's length
Property tax $8,686

Lot & Building Information for 688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea

Building sqft 2,175
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.202 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 688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821?

688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1966 and has a total of 2,175 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $768,032, the tax amount paid for 688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 is $8,685.

When was 688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the last sale price?

688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold in 03/12/2018 for $675,000.

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 688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/12/2018 $675,000

Title Documents for 688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/14/2023 Trust Deed
11/28/2022 Trust Deed 11/28/2037
12/27/2018 Trust Deed
03/12/2018 Trust Deed 04/01/2048
03/12/2018 Grant Deed
06/09/2000 Deed
06/07/2000 Deed
07/30/1997 Deed
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Property Taxes for 688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $8,686
Market value $768,032

Special Assessments for 688 Buttonwood Drive, 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 688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 688 Buttonwood Drive, 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 $768,032 1.1309 $8,686 +5.25%
2024-2025 $752,973 1.096 $8,253 +2.79%
2023-2024 $738,209 1.0876 $8,029 +0.81%
2022-2023 $723,735 1.1004 $7,964 +1.95%
2021-2022 $709,545 1.101 $7,812 +0.64%

Permits for 688 Buttonwood Drive, 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)
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology 8 Public K-6 527 0.18
BOUSD Online Academy NR Public K-6 23 0.74
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 0.87
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 0.87
Brea Country Hills Elementary School 7 Public K-6 516 0.91

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 0.59
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 1.56
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.61
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 2.14
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 2.18

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 0.59
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 0.59
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 2.14
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 2.32
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 2.38

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Neighbors for 688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea

Here are the neighbors for 688 Buttonwood Drive, Brea.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
599 Candlewood St, Brea 1,599 09/12/2024
582 Buttonwood Dr, Brea 1,598 05/03/2018
568 Buttonwood Dr, Brea 2,562 08/02/1996 $240,000
552 Buttonwood Dr, Brea 2,362 12/08/2020 $805,000
676 Buttonwood Dr, Brea 1,598 12/05/2014 $542,000
557 Candlewood St, Brea 1,781 02/14/2022
583 Candlewood St, Brea 1,781 06/01/2015
547 Candlewood St, Brea 2,012 11/12/2025
565 Candlewood St, Brea 1,685 07/01/2002 $344,000
662 Buttonwood Dr, Brea 2,362 02/23/2015
537 Candlewood St, Brea 1,508 07/29/2022 $900,000
591 Candlewood St, Brea 1,505 05/31/2018
540 Buttonwood Dr, Brea 1,598 08/30/2016 $590,000
529 Candlewood St, Brea 2,357 05/31/2001 $325,000
603 Candlewood St, Brea 1,505 10/13/2020
618 Buttonwood Dr, Brea 2,362 10/26/2012 $333,000
573 Candlewood St, Brea 1,599
646 Buttonwood Dr, Brea 2,562 02/24/2020
632 Buttonwood Dr, Brea 2,048
604 Buttonwood Dr, Brea 2,562 07/02/2024

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