| Primary address | 265 Waterwheel Lane, Brea |
| Zip code | 92821 |
| County | Orange |
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| Sale date | 07/02/2002 |
| Sale price | $370,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $5,979 |
| Building sqft | 1,577 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential (1) |
| Acreage | 0.128 |
| Year built | 1980 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Planned Community (PC) |
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265 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1980 and has a total of 1,577 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 265 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $535,730, the tax amount paid for 265 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821 is $6,058.
When was 265 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821 last sold?265 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold in 09/30/2016.
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Access detailed property tax data for 265 Waterwheel Lane, Brea, CA 92821. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $6,059 |
| Current property tax | $5,979 |
| Market value | $535,730 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LNDSCP & LTG #4 | Register | (714) 990-7694 |
| Mosq,fire ant assmt | Register | (800) 273-5167 |
| MWD water stdby CHG | Register | (866) 807-6864 |
| Oc san regional sewer fee | Register | (714) 593-7281 |
| Vector control CHG | Register | (800) 273-5167 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 265 Waterwheel Lane, 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 | $535,730 | 1.1309 | $6,059 | +5.25% |
| 2024-2025 | $525,226 | 1.096 | $5,756 | +2.79% |
| 2023-2024 | $514,928 | 1.0876 | $5,600 | +0.81% |
| 2022-2023 | $504,832 | 1.1004 | $5,555 | +1.95% |
| 2021-2022 | $494,934 | 1.101 | $5,449 | +0.63% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus | NR | Private | PK, K-5 | 235 | 0.31 |
| Heights Christian Schools - Brea Friends Campus | NR | Private | PK, K-5 | 235 | 0.31 |
| Brea Country Hills Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-6 | 516 | 0.32 |
| Falcon Academy of Science and Technology | 8 | Public | K-6 | 527 | 0.77 |
| BOUSD Online Academy | NR | Public | K-6 | 23 | 0.78 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brea Junior High School | 7 | Public | 7-8 | 907 | 1.09 |
| Parkview School | 7 | Public | K-12 | 184 | 1.59 |
| Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School | 8 | Public | 7-8 | 595 | 1.63 |
| St. Angela Merici Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 250 | 1.76 |
| George Key School | NR | Public | K-12 | 129 | 1.88 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School | 3 | Public | 9-12 | 91 | 0.55 |
| Brea-Olinda High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 1,681 | 0.63 |
| Parkview School | 7 | Public | K-12 | 184 | 1.59 |
| George Key School | NR | Public | K-12 | 129 | 1.88 |
| El Dorado High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 2,034 | 2.36 |
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Here are the neighbors for 265 Waterwheel Lane, Brea.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148 Brookside Ln, Brea | 1,734 | 06/19/2008 | $510,000 |
| 247 Waterwheel Ln, Brea | 2,327 | 12/01/2025 | |
| 172 Brookside Ln, Brea | 1,908 | 09/17/2021 | $906,000 |
| 140 Strawberry Ln, Brea | 1,743 | ||
| 167 Brookside Ln, Brea | 1,533 | 07/25/2002 | |
| 264 Waterwheel Ln, Brea | 1,335 | 08/11/2017 | |
| 154 Brookside Ln, Brea | 2,257 | 11/22/2022 | |
| 155 Brookside Ln, Brea | 1,942 | 11/27/2018 | |
| 143 Brookside Ln, Brea | 1,540 | 10/23/1996 | $218,000 |
| 252 Waterwheel Ln, Brea | 2,073 | ||
| 142 Brookside Ln, Brea | 1,913 | 10/14/2005 | |
| 161 Brookside Ln, Brea | 1,735 | 10/20/2006 | |
| 258 Waterwheel Ln, Brea | 1,942 | ||
| 166 Brookside Ln, Brea | 1,926 | 10/25/2016 | |
| 259 Waterwheel Ln, Brea | 2,077 | 04/13/2001 | $320,000 |
| 240 Waterwheel Ln, Brea | 1,743 | 04/29/2021 | $850,000 |
| 160 Brookside Ln, Brea | 2,059 | 06/03/2020 | |
| 253 Waterwheel Ln, Brea | 2,006 | 09/14/2012 | |
| 173 Brookside Ln, Brea | 2,327 | 06/15/1990 | $300,000 |
| 149 Brookside Ln, Brea | 2,073 | 12/04/2019 |