Buyers Loss your Gain!! This lovely home is located in Country Hills Estates and in the highly rated Olinda Elementary neighborhood. Welcome home to a quiet interior location with a large yard for playing or entertaining. The well-planned home features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Double door entry leads you to a well-designed floor plan offering a spacious living room, formal dining & family room all recently upgraded with gorgeous floors and an impressive chandelier. Upstairs is a huge bonus Room which offers a second entertainment area of the home, perhaps a media room, game room, an alternative workspace or massive 5th bedroom. The primary upstairs overlooks the back garden and offers an ensuite with his and hers closets, sunken soaking tub, separate shower and additional closet space. The ample bedrooms have lots of light, good size closets with organizers. The upstairs bathroom off the landing has double sinks and shower/tub combination. The light filled kitchen has newer appliances and a pretty garden window. The Family room leads to view of the large 7,280 sq. ft. entertainer's backyard with built in BBQ & above ground Spa. Additional features include Energy efficient windows, plantation shuttlers, recessed lighting, gas & wood burning fireplace, ceiling fans, mirrored closet doors, a downstairs laundry room and guest bathroom. For extra storage the attic has a pull-down ladder. This great home as an attached oversized 2 car garage with plenty of parking space in the driveway. This home has been well loved and is situated close to a large greenbelt and a short walk to the community pool, spa, tennis courts, restaurants and shopping.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
7,280 sq ftLot Size
$539Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Wanda Walsh•DRE #01211901• Reliance Real Estate Services
Contact: 714-267-9102
Bought with Alex Horowitz•DRE #00983521• Coldwell Banker Diamond
Beautiful Brea home in Country Hills Estates, 4 bedrooms plus a huge bonus room, quiet interior location with a large yard for playing or entertaining. The light filled kitchen opens to family room and views of the serene backyard. Energy efficient windows with plantation shuttlers and custom blinds. The separate formal dining room is quite large and can easily hold a China hutch and table for 10! There is a formal living room, an oversized laundry room and downstairs guest bathroom. Four light filled spacious bedrooms feature plantation shutters, ceiling fans and mirrored closets. The Master has a lovely view of the back yard, his & her closets, soaking tub, private shower & dual sink vanity. The amazing Bonus Room offers a second entertainment area of the home, perhaps a media room, game room or another huge bedroom. The attic has a pull down ladder with ample storage. Patio had a built in BBQ & above ground Spa. This is home has been well loved with 4 year old A/C , newer paint and 10 year old tile roof. Situated close to a large greenbelt and a short walk to the community pool, spa, & tennis courts. Walk to highly rated Country Hills School.
CRMLS #P254816
Dec 11, 2001
Sold
$425,000
$155/sq ft
Aug 11, 2001
Listed
$439,000
$160/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 10, 1979
Sold
$134,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,112 (+5.2%)
$960,616 + $251,450
$1,212,066
2024
$13,416 (+38.9%)
$960,616 + $251,450
$1,212,066
2023
$9,660 (+0.9%)
$941,780 + $246,520
$1,188,300
2022
$9,574 (+1.9%)
$637,139 + $216,231
$853,370
2021
$9,394 (+0.7%)
$624,646 + $211,992
$836,638
2020
$9,332 (+2.8%)
$612,398 + $207,836
$820,234
2019
$9,078 (+1.5%)
$606,119 + $205,705
$811,824
2018
$8,942 (+1.9%)
$594,234 + $201,672
$795,906
2017
$8,773 (+43.7%)
$571,158 + $193,842
$765,000
2016
$6,104 (+1.4%)
$571,158 + $193,842
$765,000
2015
$6,018 (+3.0%)
$318,927 + $211,441
$530,368
2014
$5,843 (+0.6%)
$307,983 + $204,186
$512,169
2013
$5,807 (+2.1%)
$307,983 + $204,186
$512,169
2012
$5,689 (+2.5%)
$306,591 + $203,264
$509,855
2011
$5,548 (+1.1%)
$300,579 + $199,279
$499,858
2010
$5,489 (+0.3%)
$294,685 + $195,372
$490,057
2009
$5,470 (+2.5%)
$292,483 + $193,912
$486,395
2008
$5,337
$293,178 + $194,373
$487,551
Tax history for 117 N Thistle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,112 (+5.2%)
$960,616 + $251,450
$1,212,066
2024
$13,416 (+38.9%)
$960,616 + $251,450
$1,212,066
2023
$9,660 (+0.9%)
$941,780 + $246,520
$1,188,300
2022
$9,574 (+1.9%)
$637,139 + $216,231
$853,370
2021
$9,394 (+0.7%)
$624,646 + $211,992
$836,638
2020
$9,332 (+2.8%)
$612,398 + $207,836
$820,234
2019
$9,078 (+1.5%)
$606,119 + $205,705
$811,824
2018
$8,942 (+1.9%)
$594,234 + $201,672
$795,906
2017
$8,773 (+43.7%)
$571,158 + $193,842
$765,000
2016
$6,104 (+1.4%)
$571,158 + $193,842
$765,000
2015
$6,018 (+3.0%)
$318,927 + $211,441
$530,368
2014
$5,843 (+0.6%)
$307,983 + $204,186
$512,169
2013
$5,807 (+2.1%)
$307,983 + $204,186
$512,169
2012
$5,689 (+2.5%)
$306,591 + $203,264
$509,855
2011
$5,548 (+1.1%)
$300,579 + $199,279
$499,858
2010
$5,489 (+0.3%)
$294,685 + $195,372
$490,057
2009
$5,470 (+2.5%)
$292,483 + $193,912
$486,395
2008
$5,337
$293,178 + $194,373
$487,551
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,280 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,748
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
32020104
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
P-C
Planned Community Zone
The purpose of this zone is to encourage, preserve, and improve the health, safety, and general welfare of the community by encouraging innovative development that allows a diversification of uses, use relationships, building heights, densities, and open spaces in planned community developments while ensuring consistency with the city's General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Two Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Separated
Kitchen Open to Family Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathtub, Shower in Tub, Closet in bathroom, Double sinks in bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Separate tub and shower, Soaking Tub
Cooling Information
Central, Gas
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Up, Bonus Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Suite, Media Room, Separate Family Room
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Laminated, Tile
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Interior Features
Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Glass Door(s)
Entry Level: 0
Attic Fan, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Copper Plumbing Partial, Open Floor Plan
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Spa Features: Above Ground
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Tile
Fencing: Masonry
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Drywall Walls
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Patio Open
Has Patio
Pool Features: Association
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Level with Street
Property Information
Common Interest: Planned Development
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing in, Parking
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: South
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 32020104
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Special Assessments
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Available, Natural Gas Available
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Country Hills Estates
Association Fee: $190
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Pool, Tennis
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Park, Preserve/Public Land
School Information
Elementary School: Olinda
High School: Brea-Olinda Unified
High School District: Brea-Olinda Unified
Elementary School 2: OLINDA
High School 2: BREA
Location Information
Latitude: 33.92050700
Longitude: -117.86317100
Other Subdivision Name: Country Hills Estates (CHE)
Directions: E/Kramer N/Imperial
Road Surface Type: Maintained
Subdivision Name: Country Hills Estates (CHE)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,748
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,280 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 32020104
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Outdoor detached sheds
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 714-267-9102
Days Active in MLS: 17
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 26
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Wanda
List Agent Last Name: Walsh
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Reliance Real Estate Services
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Alex
Buyer Agent Last Name: Horowitz
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Coldwell Banker Diamond
Around this home
Schools
Olinda Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Brea Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Brea-Olinda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Brea, CA • 92821
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 6.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.41M – $1.70M
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