THIS HOME IS A MUST SEE! It features a bright and open floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with 1,733 square feet of spacious living space AND is walking distance to Downtown Brea. You are welcomed at the entry into the large living room which features a vaulted ceiling, plenty of natural lighting and is adjacent to the formal dining room. Beautifully designed kitchen includes plenty of cabinetry for storage, beautiful countertops, gas range with range hood, and is open to the family room which makes it great for entertaining. Upstairs features a LARGE Main Suite that includes vaulted ceiling, large closet area, private bathroom with dual sink vanity, and tub/shower combo. Down the hall are 2 additional spacious bedrooms with plenty of closet space and a beautiful hall bathroom with glass enclosed shower. The private backyard is ready for your next BBQ. This beautiful backyard features a patio area and is surrounded by beautiful mature landscaping. Additional features of the home include a 2-car garage, indoor laundry room, and NO HOA. Take advantage of the Award-winning Brea Olinda Unified School District, 5 minute walking distance to Downtown Brea, close to the Brea Mall, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. This home is one you won’t want to miss!
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
4,900 sq ftLot Size
$610Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Darryl Jones•DRE #01076312• ERA North Orange County
Contact: 714-713-4663
Bought with Sharon Chu•DRE #01894418• A + Realty & Mortgage
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Christina Silvoso
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 159 Laurel Ave
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #PW24140023
Sep 5, 2024
Sold
$1,000,000
$577/sq ft
Jul 19, 2024
Pending
—
Jul 10, 2024
Listed
$899,000
$519/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 22, 2018
Sold
$680,000
$392/sq ft
Public Records
May 3, 2007
Sold
$576,000
$332/sq ft
CRMLS #P546867
May 4, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 4, 2007
Sold
$576,000
$332/sq ft
Mar 3, 2007
Price Changed
$635,000
$366/sq ft
Mar 3, 2007
Price Changed
$575,000
$332/sq ft
Feb 22, 2007
Price Changed
$599,000
$346/sq ft
Feb 3, 2007
Price Changed
$648,900
$374/sq ft
Nov 6, 2006
Listed
$649,000
$374/sq ft
BRAND NEW PAINT AND CARPET! BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOME IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN BREA. THIS 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND READY FOR MOVE IN. QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD IN WALKING DISTANCE FROM MALL AND RESTURANTS. PART OF BREA'S #1 LEADING SCHOOL DISTRICT.
CRMLS #P278380
Mar 29, 2002
Sold
$328,500
$190/sq ft
Feb 12, 2002
Listed
$330,000
$190/sq ft
Beautiful Two Story Newer Home Built In 1990 / New Carpets / New Paint / New Linoleum / New Faucets / Inside Laundry Room / 2 Car Garage With Direct Access/ Fireplace In Family Room / Marble Floors In Formal Dining Room / Cozy Private Back Yard Perfect For Those Summer Bar-b-ques / Fire Stn. #2 Reloc. East Of Brea Blvd. (lambert & Ash). Contact City Of Brea - Details.
Public Records
Jan 25, 1991
Sold
$210,500
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,635 (+36.2%)
$783,497 + $216,503
$1,000,000
2024
$8,543 (+2.8%)
$783,497 + $216,503
$1,000,000
2023
$8,308 (+0.9%)
$555,239 + $188,438
$743,677
2022
$8,233 (+1.9%)
$544,352 + $184,744
$729,096
2021
$8,079 (+0.7%)
$533,678 + $181,122
$714,800
2020
$8,026 (+2.8%)
$523,214 + $177,571
$700,785
2019
$7,808 (+3.7%)
$517,849 + $175,751
$693,600
2018
$7,530 (+7.2%)
$507,695 + $172,305
$680,000
2017
$7,022 (+0.1%)
$410,348 + $195,652
$606,000
2016
$7,013 (+10.7%)
$410,348 + $195,652
$606,000
2015
$6,334 (+5.9%)
$410,348 + $195,652
$606,000
2014
$5,983 (+14.5%)
$322,348 + $195,652
$518,000
2013
$5,223 (+0.2%)
$322,348 + $195,652
$518,000
2012
$5,213 (−3.2%)
$253,628 + $195,652
$449,280
2011
$5,384 (−14.4%)
$253,628 + $195,652
$449,280
2010
$6,292 (+7.2%)
$272,348 + $195,652
$468,000
2009
$5,867 (−9.4%)
$357,348 + $195,652
$553,000
2008
$6,479
$321,348 + $195,652
$517,000
Tax history for 159 Laurel Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,635 (+36.2%)
$783,497 + $216,503
$1,000,000
2024
$8,543 (+2.8%)
$783,497 + $216,503
$1,000,000
2023
$8,308 (+0.9%)
$555,239 + $188,438
$743,677
2022
$8,233 (+1.9%)
$544,352 + $184,744
$729,096
2021
$8,079 (+0.7%)
$533,678 + $181,122
$714,800
2020
$8,026 (+2.8%)
$523,214 + $177,571
$700,785
2019
$7,808 (+3.7%)
$517,849 + $175,751
$693,600
2018
$7,530 (+7.2%)
$507,695 + $172,305
$680,000
2017
$7,022 (+0.1%)
$410,348 + $195,652
$606,000
2016
$7,013 (+10.7%)
$410,348 + $195,652
$606,000
2015
$6,334 (+5.9%)
$410,348 + $195,652
$606,000
2014
$5,983 (+14.5%)
$322,348 + $195,652
$518,000
2013
$5,223 (+0.2%)
$322,348 + $195,652
$518,000
2012
$5,213 (−3.2%)
$253,628 + $195,652
$449,280
2011
$5,384 (−14.4%)
$253,628 + $195,652
$449,280
2010
$6,292 (+7.2%)
$272,348 + $195,652
$468,000
2009
$5,867 (−9.4%)
$357,348 + $195,652
$553,000
2008
$6,479
$321,348 + $195,652
$517,000
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,900 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,733
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
31927330
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2026.
R-1
Single Family Residential Zone
The R-1 Single Family Residential Zone is established to provide an environment conducive to the development of single family homes with no mixed or incompatible uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Office
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Range/Stove Hood
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Open to Family Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathtub, Shower, Shower in Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Walk-in shower
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Up, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Laminated, Tile
Heating Information
Fireplace, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: ground
Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Open Floor Plan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Window Features: Blinds
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Fencing: Blockwall
Has Fence
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Near Public Transit
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: 1 common wall, No one above, No one below
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 31927330
Attached Property
Total # of Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lighting
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel
Middle Or Junior School: Brea-Olinda Unified
High School: Brea Olinda
High School District: Brea-Olinda Unified
Elementary School 2: LAUREL2
Middle Or Junior School 2: BREA
High School 2: BREOLI
Location Information
Latitude: 33.91823100
Longitude: -117.89458200
Other Subdivision Name: /
Directions: Cross Streets: Birch St and Laurel Ave
Subdivision Name: Other (OTHR)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,733
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,900 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Orange County
APN: 31927330
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 714-713-4663
Days Active in MLS: 9
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 9
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Darryl
List Agent Last Name: Jones
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: ERA North Orange County
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Sharon
Buyer Agent Last Name: Chu
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: A + Realty & Mortgage
Around this home
Schools
Laurel Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Brea Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Brea-Olinda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 73-81% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 22 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
$1.00M – $1.22M
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