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685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 - Property report

Also known as: 685 Driftwood Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1965

Acreage

0.178

Sale price

$728,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
685 Driftwood Ave
Brea, CA 92821
Zip code
92821
County
Orange
Municipality
Brea

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
2,279
Year built
1965
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Pool
Y
Sales
Sale date
11/19/2015
Sale price
$728,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$9,746
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.178

Area overview

Walk score
52 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
34 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA

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

Sales history for 685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/19/2015 $728,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX; XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX
10/05/2000 $344,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
11/21/2025 Ucc - Cont XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
10/27/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX
10/27/2016 Subdn Agreement XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
11/19/2015 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXX XXX
11/19/2015 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXX XXX
11/19/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX
11/19/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
11/19/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
10/28/2005 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXX, XX
10/05/2000 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 685 Driftwood Avenue, 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
$9,746
Current property tax
$9,667
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$861,801
Land value
$697,135
Building value
$164,666

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Special assessments for 685 Driftwood Avenue, 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 $861,801 1.1309 $9,746 +5.25%
2024-2025 $844,903 1.096 $9,260 +2.79%
2023-2024 $828,337 1.0876 $9,009 +0.81%
2022-2023 $812,096 1.1004 $8,936 +1.94%
2021-2022 $796,173 1.101 $8,766 +0.64%
2020-2021 $788,010 1.10537 $8,710 +2.92%
2019-2020 $772,559 1.0955 $8,463 +1.54%
2018-2019 $757,411 1.1005 $8,335 +1.95%
2017-2018 $742,560 1.101 $8,176 +2.06%
2016-2017 $728,000 1.1003 $8,010 +64.32%
Permits

Permit information for 685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA

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Neighborhood

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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FEMA flood zones

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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 0.19
Mariposa Elementary School 7 Public K-6 557 0.58
BOUSD Online Academy NR Public K-6 23 0.90
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-6 447 1.03
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 1.20
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 1.20
Brea Country Hills Elementary School 7 Public K-6 516 1.24
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.49
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.49
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 1.53
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 0.42
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.49
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 1.53
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 2.06
Keiki O Ke Akua NR Private K-12 6 2.15
The Art House NR Private 0 2.23
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 2.46
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 2.46
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 2.49
Washington Middle School 5 Public 7-8 605 2.79
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 0.81
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 0.83
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 2.06
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 2.06
Keiki O Ke Akua NR Private K-12 6 2.15
The Art House NR Private 0 2.23
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 2.46
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 2.82
Mercy's Gate NR Private K-12 7 3.11
Rosary Academy NR Private 9-12 393 3.18

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Neighbors for 685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA

695 Driftwood Ave, Brea 680 Cliffwood Ave, Brea 674 Cliffwood Ave, Brea 668 Cliffwood Ave, Brea 640 Cliffwood Ave, Brea 694 Cliffwood Ave, Brea 680 Driftwood Ave, Brea 627 Candlewood St, Brea 686 Cliffwood Ave, Brea 655 Driftwood Ave, Brea 635 Candlewood St, Brea 660 Cliffwood Ave, Brea 654 Cliffwood Ave, Brea 670 Driftwood Ave, Brea 700 Driftwood Ave, Brea 646 Cliffwood Ave, Brea 665 Driftwood Ave, Brea 655 Candlewood St, Brea 643 Candlewood St, Brea 675 Driftwood Ave, Brea

Nearby ZIP codes for 685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA

91744, Los Angeles County, CA 91745, Los Angeles County, CA 91748, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

The development at 685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1965.

What is the total square footage of 685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 has a total of 2,279 square feet.

When was 685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the sale price?

685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold on 11/19/2015 for $728,000.

What is the assessed value of 685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 is currently assessed at $861,801.

What are the property taxes for 685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

The property taxes for 685 Driftwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 total $9,746.

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