Stunning and rare opportunity for a single-story home nestled in the highly-sought after Country Hills Estates neighborhood of Brea. This home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with high vaulted ceilings in the expansive formal living room, formal dining room and primary bedroom. Dual-pane windows and plantation shutters abound throughout the house, along with various other upgrades. At almost 8,000 sq. ft. , the lot showcases a lush and spacious private backyard. Conveniently located with short walking access to the community pool, spa, tennis courts and beautifully landscaped green belt, this home is located in the award-winning Brea Olinda Unified School District and within walking distance to Olinda Elementary School and Brea Sports Park.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
7,700 sq ftLot Size
$728Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Linda Haslim•DRE #01051237• Coldwell Banker Envision
Bought with Shannon Yoon•DRE #02038537• Keller Williams Pacific Estate-La Mirada
Fabulous opportunity for a single story home in Country Hills on a sprawling 7841 square foot lot. Deep tone laminate wood flooring meanders through hallway and formal dining room, while travertine blankets the kitchen family room and bathrooms. Sliding glass doors lead from the family room and from the master bedroom out to the lush and private backyard setting with its expansive lawn and gardens as well as brand new patio cover. It's light and bright floor plan gives a great feeling of openness from the minute you walk in. The kitchen is adorned with wood cabinets and white ceramic tile. Lovely built in built-in bookshelves with cabinetry plus a cozy brick fireplace make the family room and kitchen area a perfect place to gather. Double doors lead to the spacious Master Suite with mirrored doors to walkin closet and large bathroom with double sinks and plenty of counter space plus oversized shower. Direct access to expansive backyard, make this room a true sanctuary. Wonderful community amenities such as tennis courts, pool and wide green belts as well as the very best of Brea schools make this home one you will not want to miss!
Public Records
Dec 20, 2001
Sold
$350,000
$179/sq ft
CRMLS #P174387
Apr 20, 2000
Sold
$315,000
$161/sq ft
Feb 14, 2000
Listed
$319,000
$163/sq ft
Absolutely Gorgeous. no Need To Preview. single-level Countryhills Home. New Kitchen And Baths. beautiful Light And Bright Decor. very Large Backyard. show And Sell. taking Back-up Offers Only.
Public Records
Mar 11, 1986
Sold
$176,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 13, 1979
Sold
$125,900
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,926 (+5.2%)
$1,102,979 + $181,082
$1,284,061
2024
$14,189 (+2.8%)
$1,102,979 + $181,082
$1,284,061
2023
$13,802 (+59.5%)
$1,081,352 + $177,532
$1,258,884
2022
$8,654 (+1.9%)
$1,060,149 + $174,051
$1,234,200
2021
$8,490 (+0.7%)
$599,327 + $160,733
$760,060
2020
$8,434 (+2.8%)
$587,575 + $157,582
$745,157
2019
$8,203 (+1.5%)
$581,550 + $155,967
$737,517
2018
$8,079 (+1.9%)
$570,147 + $152,909
$723,056
2017
$7,925 (+2.1%)
$548,008 + $146,972
$694,980
2016
$7,765 (+1.4%)
$548,008 + $146,972
$694,980
2015
$7,657 (+3.0%)
$537,262 + $144,091
$681,353
2014
$7,433 (+54.0%)
$518,826 + $139,147
$657,973
2013
$4,826 (+2.1%)
$518,826 + $139,147
$657,973
2012
$4,726 (+2.6%)
$282,153 + $137,726
$419,879
2011
$4,606 (+1.2%)
$276,621 + $135,026
$411,647
2010
$4,553 (+0.4%)
$271,197 + $132,379
$403,576
2009
$4,533 (+2.6%)
$269,170 + $131,390
$400,560
2008
$4,421
$269,810 + $131,703
$401,513
Tax history for 248 Hawthorne Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,926 (+5.2%)
$1,102,979 + $181,082
$1,284,061
2024
$14,189 (+2.8%)
$1,102,979 + $181,082
$1,284,061
2023
$13,802 (+59.5%)
$1,081,352 + $177,532
$1,258,884
2022
$8,654 (+1.9%)
$1,060,149 + $174,051
$1,234,200
2021
$8,490 (+0.7%)
$599,327 + $160,733
$760,060
2020
$8,434 (+2.8%)
$587,575 + $157,582
$745,157
2019
$8,203 (+1.5%)
$581,550 + $155,967
$737,517
2018
$8,079 (+1.9%)
$570,147 + $152,909
$723,056
2017
$7,925 (+2.1%)
$548,008 + $146,972
$694,980
2016
$7,765 (+1.4%)
$548,008 + $146,972
$694,980
2015
$7,657 (+3.0%)
$537,262 + $144,091
$681,353
2014
$7,433 (+54.0%)
$518,826 + $139,147
$657,973
2013
$4,826 (+2.1%)
$518,826 + $139,147
$657,973
2012
$4,726 (+2.6%)
$282,153 + $137,726
$419,879
2011
$4,606 (+1.2%)
$276,621 + $135,026
$411,647
2010
$4,553 (+0.4%)
$271,197 + $132,379
$403,576
2009
$4,533 (+2.6%)
$269,170 + $131,390
$400,560
2008
$4,421
$269,810 + $131,703
$401,513
*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
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,700 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
1,955
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
32021311
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Open to Family Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Shower, Shower in Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Fireplace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Spa Features: Association, Heated
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Has Patio
Pool Features: Association, Heated
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sprinklers Timer
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 32021311
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Country Hills Estate
Association Fee: $175
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Pool, Spa, Tennis
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lighting
School Information
Elementary School: Olinda
Middle Or Junior School: Brea-Olinda Unified
High School: Brea Olinda
High School District: Brea-Olinda Unified
Elementary School 2: OLINDA
Middle Or Junior School 2: BREA
High School 2: BREOLI
Location Information
Latitude: 33.92166600
Longitude: -117.86090600
Other Subdivision Name: Country Hills Estates (CHE)
Directions: East of 57 Freeway - Lambert - N.Walden (R) - Woodacre (L) - Hawthorne (R)
Subdivision Name: Country Hills Estates (CHE)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,955
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,700 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Orange County
APN: 32021311
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 4
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 4
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Linda
List Agent Last Name: Haslim
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway Home Srvcs
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Shannon
Buyer Agent Last Name: Yoon
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Keller Williams Pacific Estate-La Mirada
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Schools
Olinda Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Brea Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
Brea-Olinda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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