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159 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Laurel Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1990

Acreage

0.114

Sale price

$1,000,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
159 Laurel 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.
1,733
Year built
1990
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
09/05/2024
Sale price
$1,000,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$11,309
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.114

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
81 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA

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

Sales history for 159 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/05/2024 $1,000,000 XXX XXXX XXXXXX; XXXX XXXXX X XXX-XXX XXXX XX-XXX; XXX XXXXXXXXX
08/22/2018 $680,000 XXXX XXXXX XXX; XXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX; XXXX XXXXX X
05/03/2007 $576,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX, XXXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/05/2024 Trust Deed XXX-XXX XX-XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/05/2024 Grant Deed XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX-XXX XXXX XX-XXX
09/05/2024 SPCL Power Atty XXX-XXX XXXX XX-XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX
08/22/2018 Trust Deed XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/22/2018 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
07/27/2018 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
08/26/2016 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
01/29/2016 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
01/29/2016 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
05/03/2007 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX, XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Laurel 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
$11,309
Current property tax
$11,230
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,000,000
Land value
$783,497
Building value
$216,503

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Special assessments for 159 Laurel 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 $1,000,000 1.1309 $11,309 +38.75%
2024-2025 $743,677 1.096 $8,151 +2.79%
2023-2024 $729,096 1.0876 $7,930 +0.81%
2022-2023 $714,800 1.1004 $7,866 +1.94%
2021-2022 $700,785 1.101 $7,716 +0.64%
2020-2021 $693,600 1.10537 $7,667 +2.92%
2019-2020 $680,000 1.0955 $7,449 +3.82%
2018-2019 $652,000 1.1005 $7,175 +7.54%
2017-2018 $606,000 1.101 $6,672 +0.06%
2016-2017 $606,000 1.1003 $6,668 +11.24%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA

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Neighborhood

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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)
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-6 447 0.19
BOUSD Online Academy NR Public K-6 23 0.34
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.73
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.89
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.89
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology 8 Public K-6 527 0.90
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.90
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.90
Arovista Elementary School 5 Public K-6 391 0.98
Mariposa Elementary School 7 Public K-6 557 1.16
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 0.52
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.73
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.89
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 1.66
The Art House NR Private 0 1.78
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 2.09
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 2.10
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 2.18
Keiki O Ke Akua NR Private K-12 6 2.36
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 2.61
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 1.37
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 1.40
The Art House NR Private 0 1.78
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 1.88
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 2.09
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 2.18
Rosary Academy NR Private 9-12 393 2.33
Keiki O Ke Akua NR Private K-12 6 2.36
Troy High School 9 Public 9-12 2,584 2.59
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 2.61

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Neighbors for 159 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA

335 E Birch St, Brea 109 S Redwood Ave, Brea 121 S Redwood Ave, Brea 143 Laurel Ave, Brea 327 E Birch St, Brea 478 E Ash St, Brea 107 S Redwood Ave, Brea 113 S Redwood Ave, Brea 127 Laurel Ave, Brea 102 S Redwood Ave, Brea 114 S Redwood Ave, Brea 119 S Redwood Ave, Brea 127 S Redwood Ave, Brea 151 Laurel Ave, Brea 458 E Ash St, Brea 110 S Redwood Ave, Brea 106 S Redwood Ave, Brea 312 S Redwood Ave, Brea 331 E Birch St, Brea 468 E Ash St, Brea

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Laurel 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 159 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

The development at 159 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1990.

What is the total square footage of 159 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

159 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 has a total of 1,733 square feet.

When was 159 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold on 09/05/2024 for $1,000,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

159 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 is currently assessed at $1,000,000.

What are the property taxes for 159 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

The property taxes for 159 Laurel Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 total $11,309.

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