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538 Wakeforest Street, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

538 Wakeforest Street, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 538 Wakeforest Street, Brea
Zip code 92821
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 Wakeforest Street, Brea

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Sale date 07/29/2003
Sale price $500,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $7,960

Lot & Building Information for 538 Wakeforest Street, Brea

Building sqft 2,305
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.151 i
Year built 1965
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (R-1)

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About 538 Wakeforest Street, Brea

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 538 Wakeforest Street, Brea, CA 92821?

538 Wakeforest Street, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1965 and has a total of 2,305 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 Wakeforest Street, Brea, CA 92821 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $710,890, the tax amount paid for 538 Wakeforest Street, Brea, CA 92821 is $8,039.

When was 538 Wakeforest Street, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the last sale price?

538 Wakeforest Street, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold in 07/29/2003 for $500,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 Wakeforest Street, Brea

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/29/2003 $500,000

Title Documents for 538 Wakeforest Street, Brea

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/08/2012 Subdn Agreement
11/08/2012 Trust Deed 10/01/2042
07/29/2003 Deed
01/04/2000 Deed
11/12/1999 Deed
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Property Taxes for 538 Wakeforest Street, Brea

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $8,039
Current property tax $7,960
Market value $710,890

Special Assessments for 538 Wakeforest Street, 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 538 Wakeforest Street, Brea

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 Wakeforest Street, 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 $710,890 1.1309 $8,039 +5.25%
2024-2025 $696,951 1.096 $7,639 +2.79%
2023-2024 $683,286 1.0876 $7,431 +0.81%
2022-2023 $669,889 1.1004 $7,371 +1.94%
2021-2022 $656,754 1.101 $7,231 +0.64%

Permits for 538 Wakeforest Street, 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 0.31
BOUSD Online Academy NR Public K-6 23 0.57
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-6 447 0.76
Mariposa Elementary School 7 Public K-6 557 0.84
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 0.96

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 0.35
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 1.30
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.34
The Art House NR Private 0 2.16
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 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 0.85
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 0.86
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 2.09
The Art House NR Private 0 2.16
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 2.18

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Neighbors for 538 Wakeforest Street, Brea

Here are the neighbors for 538 Wakeforest Street, Brea.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
576 Wakeforest St, Brea 1,781 11/05/2019 $685,000
552 Wakeforest St, Brea 2,121
568 Wakeforest St, Brea 1,508 05/21/2025
602 Wakeforest St, Brea 1,781
575 Wakeforest St, Brea 1,781 03/22/2019 $737,000
595 Wakeforest St, Brea 1,781 06/07/2018 $670,000
568 Aspen St, Brea 2,156 07/24/2015 $655,000
590 Wakeforest St, Brea 1,625 06/28/2016
546 Wakeforest St, Brea 1,508 09/26/2022
560 Wakeforest St, Brea 1,625 03/17/2016 $570,000
618 Wakeforest St, Brea 1,910 09/16/2022 $925,000
524 Wakeforest St, Brea 1,781 06/03/2005
450 Apricot Ave, Brea 1,781
582 Wakeforest St, Brea 1,688 06/04/2021 $830,000
598 Wakeforest St, Brea 1,508 05/20/2003 $380,000
460 Apricot Ave, Brea 1,508 09/08/2023
510 Wakeforest St, Brea 1,816 11/30/2021 $835,000
470 Apricot Ave, Brea 1,625
585 Wakeforest St, Brea 2,492 04/28/2020
565 Wakeforest St, Brea 1,508 04/14/2010 $475,000

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