Very rare Orange County trophy triplex in the city of Brea. Adjacent property 253 Laurel Ave is also for sale. All units are 2 bedroom 2.5 bath townhouse style homes featuring double master suites with walk-in closets and updated bathrooms. Tenants can enjoy attached 2 car garages with new garage doors, in-unit washer dryer hook ups, some new HVAC, double pane windows, and patio space. Many units have been updated with tile, carpet, and wood flooring. Each unit is separately metered for water, electricity, and gas. Landlord pays for water and electricity for common areas only. Common area features energy saving lighting as well as a professionally designed City awarded water wise garden. 5 minutes to Brea mall or Downtown Brea. 8 minute walk to Laurel Elementary School. Unit C is recently vacant. Excellent owner occupied opportunity- Live in one unit, rent out the other two. Buyers to perform their own due diligence and verify square footage.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
7,954 sq ftLot Size
$560Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Cherry Wang•DRE #01979265• ReMax 2000 Realty
Bought with Meriam Riad•DRE #01932904• First Team Real Estate
Very rare Orange County trophy triplex in the city of Brea. Adjacent property 253 Laurel Ave is also for sale. All units are 2 bedroom 2.5 bath townhouse style homes featuring double master suites with walk-in closets and updated bathrooms. Tenants can enjoy attached 2 car garages with new garage doors, in-unit washer dryer hook ups, some new HVAC, double pane windows, and patio space. Many units have been updated with tile, carpet, and wood flooring. Each unit is separately metered for water, electricity
Very rare Orange County trophy triplex in the city of Brea. Adjacent property 253 Laurel Ave is also for sale. All units are 2 bedroom 2.5 bath townhouse style homes featuring double master suites with walk-in closets and updated bathrooms. Tenants can enjoy attached 2 car garages with new garage doors, in-unit washer dryer hook ups, some new HVAC, double pane windows, and patio space. Many units have been updated with tile, carpet, and wood flooring. Each unit is separately metered for water, electricity, and gas. Landlord pays for water and electricity for common areas only. Common area features energy saving lighting as well as a professionally designed City awarded water wise garden. 5 minutes to Brea mall or Downtown Brea. 8 minute walk to Laurel Elementary School. Unit C is recently vacant. Excellent owner occupied opportunity- Live in one unit, rent out the other two. Buyers to perform their own due diligence and verify square footage.
SDMLS #301787124
Mar 11, 2017
Listed
$1,250,000
$392/sq ft
Mar 11, 2017
Listing Removed
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CRMLS #TR17050089
Mar 11, 2017
Listed
$1,250,000
$392/sq ft
Mar 11, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Dec 24, 1998
Sold
$400,000
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,619 (+5.2%)
$1,213,106 + $278,221
$1,491,327
2024
$16,753 (+2.8%)
$1,213,106 + $278,221
$1,491,327
2023
$16,292 (+0.9%)
$1,189,320 + $272,766
$1,462,086
2022
$16,141 (+1.9%)
$1,166,000 + $267,418
$1,433,418
2021
$15,838 (+0.7%)
$1,143,137 + $262,175
$1,405,312
2020
$15,732 (+2.8%)
$1,120,722 + $257,035
$1,377,757
2019
$15,306 (+1.5%)
$1,109,230 + $254,400
$1,363,630
2018
$15,075 (+126.1%)
$1,087,481 + $249,412
$1,336,893
2017
$6,668 (+2.0%)
$235,618 + $304,699
$540,317
2016
$6,539 (+1.4%)
$235,618 + $304,699
$540,317
2015
$6,448 (+2.9%)
$230,998 + $298,725
$529,723
2014
$6,265 (+0.7%)
$223,072 + $288,475
$511,547
2013
$6,221 (+2.2%)
$223,072 + $288,475
$511,547
2012
$6,087 (+2.9%)
$222,064 + $287,172
$509,236
2011
$5,917 (+1.4%)
$217,709 + $281,542
$499,251
2010
$5,832 (+0.8%)
$213,440 + $276,022
$489,462
2009
$5,788 (+2.7%)
$211,844 + $273,960
$485,804
2008
$5,633
$212,348 + $274,611
$486,959
Tax history for 253 Laurel Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,619 (+5.2%)
$1,213,106 + $278,221
$1,491,327
2024
$16,753 (+2.8%)
$1,213,106 + $278,221
$1,491,327
2023
$16,292 (+0.9%)
$1,189,320 + $272,766
$1,462,086
2022
$16,141 (+1.9%)
$1,166,000 + $267,418
$1,433,418
2021
$15,838 (+0.7%)
$1,143,137 + $262,175
$1,405,312
2020
$15,732 (+2.8%)
$1,120,722 + $257,035
$1,377,757
2019
$15,306 (+1.5%)
$1,109,230 + $254,400
$1,363,630
2018
$15,075 (+126.1%)
$1,087,481 + $249,412
$1,336,893
2017
$6,668 (+2.0%)
$235,618 + $304,699
$540,317
2016
$6,539 (+1.4%)
$235,618 + $304,699
$540,317
2015
$6,448 (+2.9%)
$230,998 + $298,725
$529,723
2014
$6,265 (+0.7%)
$223,072 + $288,475
$511,547
2013
$6,221 (+2.2%)
$223,072 + $288,475
$511,547
2012
$6,087 (+2.9%)
$222,064 + $287,172
$509,236
2011
$5,917 (+1.4%)
$217,709 + $281,542
$499,251
2010
$5,832 (+0.8%)
$213,440 + $276,022
$489,462
2009
$5,788 (+2.7%)
$211,844 + $273,960
$485,804
2008
$5,633
$212,348 + $274,611
$486,959
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,954 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
—
Style
Other
County
Orange County
APN
31930155
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
R-3
Multiple Family Residential Zone
The R-3, Multiple Family Residential Zones are established to provide for the development of high density, multiple family housing, such as condominiums and apartments.
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
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Desert Front
Property Information
Total # of Units: 3
Common Walls: 2+ common walls
Parcel Number: 31930155
Attached Property
Year Built Source: Builder
Financial
Lease / Rental Details
Operating Expense: $21,507
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Unit Type 1 Information
Unit Key Numeric: 5063083
Listing Key Numeric: 94044989
Actual Rent: $1,790
Total # of Baths: 2
Attached Garage: Yes
Total # of Beds: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total Rent: $1,790
Total # of Units: 1
Unit Type 2 Information
Unit Key Numeric: 5063084
Listing Key Numeric: 94044989
Actual Rent: $1,790
Total # of Baths: 2
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total # of Beds: 2
Attached Garage: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Total Rent: $1,790
Total # of Units: 1
Unit Type 3 Information
Listing Key Numeric: 94044989
Unit Key Numeric: 5063085
Total # of Baths: 2
Attached Garage: Yes
Total # of Beds: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total # of Units: 1
Expenses
Trash: $429
Total: $21,507
Insurance: $1,377
Electric: $334
New Taxes: $13,750
Multi-Unit Information
Net Operating Income: $43,653
Average 3 Bed Area Units: Sq. Ft.
Average 2 Bed Area Units: Sq. Ft.
Average 1 Bed Area Units: Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
Total Building Area: 3,190
Gross Scheduled Income: $65,160
Gross Income: $65,160
# Of Separate Water Meters: 4
# Of Separate Gas Meters: 3
# Of Separate Electric Meters: 4
# Of Buildings: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Suburban
Location Information
Latitude: 33.91569900
Longitude: -117.89460800
Directions: Between Birch St. and Imperial Highway
Subdivision Name: Other (OTHR)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,954 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 31930155
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 20
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 20
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Cherry
List Agent Last Name: Wang
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: ReMax 2000 Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Meriam
Buyer Agent Last Name: Riad
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: First Team Real Estate
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Schools
Laurel Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Brea Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Brea-Olinda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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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Estimated sale price
$1.70M – $2.06M
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