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197 North Thistle Road, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

197 North Thistle Road, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 197 North Thistle Road, Brea
Zip code 92821
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 197 North Thistle Road, Brea

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Sale date 04/22/2015
Sale price $723,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,748

Lot & Building Information for 197 North Thistle Road, Brea

Building sqft 2,403
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.176 i
Year built 1978
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Other Property Data for 197 North Thistle Road, Brea

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About 197 North Thistle Road, Brea

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 197 North Thistle Road, Brea, CA 92821?

197 North Thistle Road, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1978 and has a total of 2,403 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 197 North Thistle Road, Brea, CA 92821 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $868,933, the tax amount paid for 197 North Thistle Road, Brea, CA 92821 is $9,826.

When was 197 North Thistle Road, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the last sale price?

197 North Thistle Road, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold in 04/22/2015 for $723,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 197 North Thistle Road, Brea

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/22/2015 $723,000
04/08/2010 $650,000
03/19/2009 $545,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 197 North Thistle Road, Brea

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/10/2020 Trust Deed 01/01/2051
04/22/2015 Trust Deed 05/01/2045
04/22/2015 Grant Deed
10/18/2012 Trust Deed 11/01/2027
04/08/2010 Deed
03/19/2009 Deed
09/10/2008 Deed
04/23/2007 Deed
09/27/2004 Deed
10/03/2002 Deed
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Property Taxes for 197 North Thistle Road, Brea

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $9,827
Current property tax $9,748
Market value $868,933

Special Assessments for 197 North Thistle Road, 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 197 North Thistle Road, Brea

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $868,933 1.1309 $9,827 +5.25%
2024-2025 $851,896 1.096 $9,337 +2.79%
2023-2024 $835,193 1.0876 $9,084 +0.81%
2022-2023 $818,817 1.1004 $9,010 +1.95%
2021-2022 $802,762 1.101 $8,838 +0.63%

Permits for 197 North Thistle Road, 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)
Brea Country Hills Elementary School 7 Public K-6 516 0.44
Olinda Elementary School 8 Public K-6 671 0.51
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 0.71
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 0.71
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 1.36

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 1.36
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 1.38
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 1.41
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 1.84
Friends Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 779 1.85

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 0.91
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 0.99
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 1.36
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 1.38
El Dorado High School 8 Public 9-12 2,034 2.02

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Neighbors for 197 North Thistle Road, Brea

Here are the neighbors for 197 North Thistle Road, Brea.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
149 N Thistle Rd, Brea 2,403 01/05/2021
219 N Thistle Rd, Brea 2,665 04/29/1994 $275,000
173 N Thistle Rd, Brea 2,370 10/22/2009 $665,000
148 Baler Ave, Brea 2,403 02/10/2015 $715,000
2794 Snowfield St, Brea 2,403 10/20/2015
184 Baler Ave, Brea 2,748 01/13/2004
196 Baler Ave, Brea 1,955 10/19/2016 $735,000
181 N Thistle Rd, Brea 1,955
165 N Thistle Rd, Brea 2,665
136 Baler Ave, Brea 1,955 12/28/2023 $1,167,500
189 N Thistle Rd, Brea 2,665 10/11/2019 $885,000
112 Baler Ave, Brea 2,918 04/14/2022 $1,450,000
172 Baler Ave, Brea 2,665 04/25/2008
157 N Thistle Rd, Brea 2,639 02/08/2021
237 N Thistle Rd, Brea 2,370 06/22/2001
124 Baler Ave, Brea 2,403 02/18/1999 $310,000
201 N Thistle Rd, Brea 1,955 03/17/2004 $525,000
255 N Thistle Rd, Brea 2,403 07/08/2015
160 Baler Ave, Brea 2,918 10/11/2024
2776 Snowfield St, Brea 2,665 01/05/2024

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