| Primary address | 553 Cliffwood Avenue, Brea |
| Zip code | 92821 |
| County | Orange |
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| Sale date | 08/01/2002 |
| Sale price | $368,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $6,898 |
| Building sqft | 1,781 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential (1) |
| Acreage | 0.14
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| Year built | 1965 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Single-Family Residential (R-1) |
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553 Cliffwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1965 and has a total of 1,781 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 553 Cliffwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $616,936, the tax amount paid for 553 Cliffwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 is $6,976.
When was 553 Cliffwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 last sold?553 Cliffwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold in 03/05/2018.
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Access detailed property tax data for 553 Cliffwood Avenue, Brea, CA 92821. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $6,977 |
| Current property tax | $6,898 |
| Market value | $616,936 |
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 | Register | (800) 273-5167 |
| MWD water stdby CHG | Register | (866) 807-6864 |
| Oc san regional sewer fee | Register | (714) 593-7281 |
| Vector control CHG | Register | (800) 273-5167 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 553 Cliffwood 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 | $616,936 | 1.1309 | $6,977 | +5.25% |
| 2024-2025 | $604,840 | 1.096 | $6,629 | +2.79% |
| 2023-2024 | $592,981 | 1.0876 | $6,449 | +0.81% |
| 2022-2023 | $581,354 | 1.1004 | $6,397 | +1.95% |
| 2021-2022 | $569,955 | 1.101 | $6,275 | +0.63% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Academy of Science and Technology | 8 | Public | K-6 | 527 | 0.22 |
| Mariposa Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-6 | 557 | 0.69 |
| BOUSD Online Academy | NR | Public | K-6 | 23 | 0.73 |
| Laurel Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-6 | 447 | 0.87 |
| Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus | NR | Private | PK, K-5 | 235 | 1.08 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brea Junior High School | 7 | Public | 7-8 | 907 | 0.33 |
| Christ Lutheran School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 222 | 1.39 |
| St. Angela Merici Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 250 | 1.39 |
| Foundation Christian | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 2.11 |
| The Art House | NR | Private | 0 | 2.17 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brea-Olinda High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 1,681 | 0.84 |
| Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School | 3 | Public | 9-12 | 91 | 0.85 |
| Sonora High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 1,730 | 2.05 |
| Foundation Christian | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 2.11 |
| The Art House | NR | Private | 0 | 2.17 |
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Here are the neighbors for 553 Cliffwood Avenue, Brea.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 Blossom Pl, Brea | 2,319 | 04/26/2000 | $294,000 |
| 242 Buttonwood Dr, Brea | 1,598 | 04/22/2013 | |
| 501 Candlewood St, Brea | 2,629 | 06/13/2025 | $1,080,000 |
| 430 Buttonwood Dr, Brea | 2,175 | 02/02/2018 | |
| 390 Buttonwood Dr, Brea | 2,279 | 03/04/2016 | |
| 222 Buttonwood Dr, Brea | 1,716 | 03/01/2022 | |
| 519 Candlewood St, Brea | 1,952 | 07/05/2023 | |
| 380 Buttonwood Dr, Brea | 2,538 | 12/21/2018 | $708,000 |
| 370 Buttonwood Dr, Brea | 2,418 | 03/26/2019 | |
| 543 Cliffwood Ave, Brea | 1,508 | 06/15/2022 | |
| 533 Cliffwood Ave, Brea | 1,781 | 08/31/2018 | $735,000 |
| 284 Buttonwood Dr, Brea | 1,598 | 11/20/2015 | |
| 511 Candlewood St, Brea | 1,508 | 06/07/2004 | $500,000 |
| 410 Buttonwood Dr, Brea | 2,362 | 03/15/2023 | $1,210,000 |
| 230 Blossom Pl, Brea | 2,633 | 10/23/2023 | |
| 232 Buttonwood Dr, Brea | 2,418 | 08/03/2005 | |
| 374 Buttonwood Dr, Brea | 2,047 | 05/05/2023 | |
| 252 Buttonwood Dr, Brea | 2,122 | 11/21/2014 | |
| 268 Buttonwood Dr, Brea | 2,418 | 07/09/2021 | $770,000 |
| 563 Cliffwood Ave, Brea | 1,508 | 11/12/2020 |