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253 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821 - Property report

Also known as: 253 Waterwheel Ln

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1980

Acreage

0.104

Sale price

$258,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
253 Waterwheel Ln
Brea, CA 92821
Zip code
92821
County
Orange
Municipality
Brea

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
2,006
Year built
1980
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Pool
Y
Sales
Sale date
04/30/1998
Sale price
$258,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$4,659
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Planned Community (PC)
Lot
Acreage
0.104

Area overview

Walk score
45 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
43 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 253 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA

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

Sales history for 253 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/30/1998 $258,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
03/25/2025 Trust Deed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/29/2021 Notice Contract XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
04/02/2020 Trust Deed XXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
12/26/2014 Trust Deed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX X X XXX
09/14/2012 Grant Deed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX
09/14/2012 Trust Deed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX
09/14/2012 Grant Deed XXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXX XXXX
04/30/1998 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X
02/28/1989 Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 253 Waterwheel Lane, 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
$4,659
Current property tax
$4,580
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$411,951
Land value
$192,008
Building value
$219,943

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Special assessments for 253 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA

Description Value Phone
LNDSCP & LTG #4 (714) 990-7694
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 $411,951 1.1309 $4,659 +5.25%
2024-2025 $403,874 1.096 $4,426 +2.79%
2023-2024 $395,955 1.0876 $4,306 +0.81%
2022-2023 $388,192 1.1004 $4,272 +1.95%
2021-2022 $380,581 1.101 $4,190 +0.63%
2020-2021 $376,679 1.10537 $4,164 +2.92%
2019-2020 $369,294 1.0955 $4,046 +1.54%
2018-2019 $362,053 1.1005 $3,984 +1.95%
2017-2018 $354,954 1.101 $3,908 +2.06%
2016-2017 $347,995 1.1003 $3,829 +1.38%
Permits

Permit information for 253 Waterwheel Lane, 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

FEMA flood zones
X
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 0.30
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus NR Private PK, K-5 235 0.30
Brea Country Hills Elementary School 7 Public K-6 516 0.32
BOUSD Online Academy NR Public K-6 23 0.77
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology 8 Public K-6 527 0.78
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-6 447 1.23
Olinda Elementary School 8 Public K-6 671 1.26
Mariposa Elementary School 7 Public K-6 557 1.53
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 1.57
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 1.75
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 1.09
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 1.57
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 1.61
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 1.75
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 1.87
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 1.94
Friends Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 779 2.44
Friends Christian School NR Private 5-8 822 2.44
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 2.62
Heritage Oak Private Elementary School NR Private PK-8 696 2.64
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 0.57
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 0.65
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 1.57
George Key School NR Public K-12 129 1.87
El Dorado High School 8 Public 9-12 2,034 2.35
The Art House NR Private 0 2.82
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 2.83
Rosary Academy NR Private 9-12 393 2.85
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 2.95
Troy High School 9 Public 9-12 2,584 2.97

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Neighbors for 253 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA

246 Waterwheel Ln, Brea 247 Waterwheel Ln, Brea 172 Brookside Ln, Brea 140 Strawberry Ln, Brea 265 Waterwheel Ln, Brea 167 Brookside Ln, Brea 264 Waterwheel Ln, Brea 155 Brookside Ln, Brea 143 Brookside Ln, Brea 152 Strawberry Ln, Brea 252 Waterwheel Ln, Brea 161 Brookside Ln, Brea 258 Waterwheel Ln, Brea 166 Brookside Ln, Brea 146 Strawberry Ln, Brea 259 Waterwheel Ln, Brea 240 Waterwheel Ln, Brea 160 Brookside Ln, Brea 173 Brookside Ln, Brea 149 Brookside Ln, Brea

Nearby ZIP codes for 253 Waterwheel Lane, 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 253 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821?

The development at 253 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1980.

What is the total square footage of 253 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821?

253 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821 has a total of 2,006 square feet.

When was 253 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the sale price?

253 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold on 04/30/1998 for $258,000.

What is the assessed value of 253 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821?

253 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821 is currently assessed at $411,951.

What are the property taxes for 253 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821?

The property taxes for 253 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821 total $4,658.

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