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785 Forbes Drive, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

785 Forbes Drive, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 785 Forbes Drive, Brea
Zip code 92821
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 785 Forbes Drive, Brea

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Sale date 09/05/2019
Sale price $965,000
Arm's length
Property tax $11,935

Lot & Building Information for 785 Forbes Drive, Brea

Building sqft 2,720
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.348
Year built 1987
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (R-1)

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About 785 Forbes Drive, Brea

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 785 Forbes Drive, Brea, CA 92821?

785 Forbes Drive, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1987 and has a total of 2,720 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 785 Forbes Drive, Brea, CA 92821 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,055,365, the tax amount paid for 785 Forbes Drive, Brea, CA 92821 is $11,935.

When was 785 Forbes Drive, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the last sale price?

785 Forbes Drive, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold in 09/05/2019 for $965,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 785 Forbes Drive, Brea

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/05/2019 $965,000
09/22/2015 $880,000
06/09/1989 $465,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 785 Forbes Drive, Brea

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/05/2019 Trust Deed
09/05/2019 Grant Deed
11/08/2016 Reconveyance
08/15/2016 Reconveyance
08/15/2016 Substitution Tr
07/19/2016 Subdn Agreement
07/19/2016 Trust Deed 08/01/2036
07/19/2016 Grant Deed
09/22/2015 Affidavit
09/22/2015 Trust Deed 09/09/2045
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Property Taxes for 785 Forbes Drive, Brea

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $11,935
Market value $1,055,365

Special Assessments for 785 Forbes 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 785 Forbes Drive, Brea

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,055,365 1.1309 $11,935 +5.25%
2024-2025 $1,034,672 1.096 $11,340 +2.79%
2023-2024 $1,014,385 1.0876 $11,032 +0.81%
2022-2023 $994,496 1.1004 $10,943 +1.94%
2021-2022 $974,997 1.101 $10,735 +0.64%

Permits for 785 Forbes Drive, Brea

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Brea residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,015,000
-7.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$571
-2.2% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,155,000
2.2% YoY

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Risk

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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 0.13
Mariposa Elementary School 7 Public K-6 557 0.85
BOUSD Online Academy NR Public K-6 23 0.93
Brea Country Hills Elementary School 7 Public K-6 516 0.99
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 1.01

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 0.67
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 1.71
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.73
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 2.29
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 2.33

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 0.51
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 0.53
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 2.29
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 2.35
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 2.36

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Neighbors for 785 Forbes Drive, Brea

Here are the neighbors for 785 Forbes Drive, Brea.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
642 Desert Canyon Rd, Brea 3,320 06/06/2022 $1,875,000
765 Forbes Dr, Brea 3,320 01/13/2017 $1,137,500
861 E Cameron CT, Brea 1,807 03/11/1988 $213,500
668 Desert Canyon Rd, Brea 3,369 03/07/2024 $1,715,000
705 Forbes Dr, Brea 3,320 02/25/2022
832 E Cameron CT, Brea 2,084 04/04/2003
838 E Cameron CT, Brea 1,807 06/09/2017
674 Desert Canyon Rd, Brea 3,320 11/23/2020
725 Forbes Dr, Brea 3,369 06/25/2021 $1,765,000
658 Desert Canyon Rd, Brea 3,320 02/05/2025
745 Forbes Dr, Brea 2,720 06/02/2021 $1,150,000
850 E Cameron CT, Brea 1,798 10/29/2024
856 E Cameron CT, Brea 2,398 09/26/2013 $715,000
844 E Cameron CT, Brea 2,084 09/01/2021
682 Desert Canyon Rd, Brea 2,720 05/31/2019 $910,000
628 Dundee CT, Brea 2,720 04/18/2018 $884,000
650 Desert Canyon Rd, Brea 2,720 02/16/2023 $1,585,500
626 Desert Canyon Rd, Brea 2,768 02/23/2015
618 Desert Canyon Rd, Brea 3,320 05/20/2005 $1,100,000
634 Desert Canyon Rd, Brea 3,369 06/09/2015 $1,150,000

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