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Off market sep 2023 for $749K

$815,639

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,788/mo

•

900

sq ft

401 E Birch St, Brea, CA 92821

About this home

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Just a short walk from the revitalized Downtown Brea, which offers an abundance of dining and entertainment! This historic move-in ready home is nestled right in the heart of Brea. This light & bright corner lot home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and a large lot (approx. 4,500 sf). Highlights include recessed lighting, wood laminate flooring, an upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinets with pull out shelves, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and dual pane windows throughout. Some additional features include an indoor laundry room, spacious living room and plenty of windows throughout! The back yard offers a great layout, perfect for entertaining or enjoying a nice family BBQ. Property sits in a desirable school district “Brea- Olinda Unified School District" and has easy access to the "Tracks at Brea" which is a 3 mile loop throughout the city! This home is one you won't want to miss!

Single-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

4,500 sq ftLot Size

$906Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Alex Horowitz •DRE #00983521 • Coldwell Banker Diamond

Bought with Calvin Le •DRE #02010840 • Flavio Fiumerodo Broker

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CRMLS #PW23163414

Redfin Estimate

$815,639

$66K since sold in September 2023$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 21.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,240,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
601 Cherry St, Brea, CA 92821
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$860,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,004 sq ft
205 E Elm St, Brea, CA 92821
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$975,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,161 sq ft
416 Cherry St, Brea, CA 92821
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$950,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft
903 Willow Dr, Brea, CA 92821
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,127,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,512 sq ft
442 Sievers, Brea, CA 92821
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,050,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,497 sq ft
330 Magnolia Ave, Brea, CA 92821

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Market trends in 92821, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.7%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

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VIDEO TOUR
$1,465,000
4 beds3 baths2,507 sq ft
948 Malibu Cyn, Brea, CA 92821
COMING SOON
$1,145,000
3 beds3 baths2,104 sq ft
781 Roscoe St, Brea, CA 92821
JK Realtage Group Inc.
$1,628,888
4 beds3 baths3,090 sq ft
885 Kings Canyon Rd, Brea, CA 92821
COMING SOON
$3,895,000
4 beds4.5 baths4,910 sq ft
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3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,415,000
4 beds3 baths2,460 sq ft
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$969,800
3 beds1 bath958 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,149,900
6 beds4 baths2,842 sq ft
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Sale history for 401 E Birch St

Date

Event

Price

CRMLS #PW23163414

Sep 25, 2023

Sold

$749,700

$833/sq ft

Sep 12, 2023

Pending

—

Sep 1, 2023

Listed

$750,000

$833/sq ft

CRMLS #PW19180021

Sep 25, 2019

Sold

$525,000

$583/sq ft

Sep 19, 2019

Pending

—

Aug 8, 2019

Contingent

—

Jul 29, 2019

Listed

$500,000

$556/sq ft

Beautiful charming single family home is located near the heart of downtown Brea within walking distance from two movie theaters, shopping centers, Lagos De Moreno Park and popular restaurants! Home offers 3 bedrooms 1 bath, family room with dining area, remodeled Kitchen and laundry room. Granite countertops, white cabinets with pull out shelves, subway tile backsplash, wood floors, stainless steel appliances and dual pane windows throughout. Property sits in a desirable school district “ Brea- Olinda Unified School District” It’s a must see opportunity.

CRMLS #PW19019086

Jun 13, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Apr 5, 2019

Price Changed

$569,000

$632/sq ft

Jan 2, 2019

Listed

$599,000

$666/sq ft

CRMLS #PW17006952

Mar 3, 2017

Sold

$525,000

$583/sq ft

Jan 20, 2017

Contingent

—

Jan 20, 2017

Price Changed

$525,000

$583/sq ft

Jan 12, 2017

Listed

$499,900

$555/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1995

Sold

$123,000

$137/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 19, 1978

Sold

$54,500

$61/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,053 (+5.2%)

$721,490 + $43,204

$764,694

2024

$8,609 (+36.5%)

$721,490 + $43,204

$764,694

2023

$6,305 (+1.0%)

$707,343 + $42,357

$749,700

2022

$6,244 (+1.9%)

$514,667 + $37,200

$551,867

2021

$6,126 (+0.7%)

$504,576 + $36,471

$541,047

2020

$6,085 (−2.9%)

$494,683 + $35,756

$530,439

2019

$6,266 (+1.5%)

$489,610 + $35,390

$525,000

2018

$6,171 (+177.3%)

$514,738 + $31,472

$546,210

2017

$2,226 (+2.0%)

$147,350 + $30,024

$177,374

2016

$2,182 (+1.5%)

$147,350 + $30,024

$177,374

2015

$2,150 (+3.0%)

$144,461 + $29,436

$173,897

2014

$2,088 (+0.8%)

$139,503 + $28,427

$167,930

2013

$2,071 (+2.4%)

$139,503 + $28,427

$167,930

2012

$2,023 (+3.3%)

$138,873 + $28,299

$167,172

2011

$1,959 (+1.8%)

$136,150 + $27,745

$163,895

2010

$1,924 (+1.1%)

$133,481 + $27,201

$160,682

2009

$1,902 (+3.1%)

$132,484 + $26,998

$159,482

2008

$1,846

$132,799 + $27,063

$159,862

Tax history for 401 E Birch St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,053 (+5.2%)

$721,490 + $43,204

$764,694

2024

$8,609 (+36.5%)

$721,490 + $43,204

$764,694

2023

$6,305 (+1.0%)

$707,343 + $42,357

$749,700

2022

$6,244 (+1.9%)

$514,667 + $37,200

$551,867

2021

$6,126 (+0.7%)

$504,576 + $36,471

$541,047

2020

$6,085 (−2.9%)

$494,683 + $35,756

$530,439

2019

$6,266 (+1.5%)

$489,610 + $35,390

$525,000

2018

$6,171 (+177.3%)

$514,738 + $31,472

$546,210

2017

$2,226 (+2.0%)

$147,350 + $30,024

$177,374

2016

$2,182 (+1.5%)

$147,350 + $30,024

$177,374

2015

$2,150 (+3.0%)

$144,461 + $29,436

$173,897

2014

$2,088 (+0.8%)

$139,503 + $28,427

$167,930

2013

$2,071 (+2.4%)

$139,503 + $28,427

$167,930

2012

$2,023 (+3.3%)

$138,873 + $28,299

$167,172

2011

$1,959 (+1.8%)

$136,150 + $27,745

$163,895

2010

$1,924 (+1.1%)

$133,481 + $27,201

$160,682

2009

$1,902 (+3.1%)

$132,484 + $26,998

$159,482

2008

$1,846

$132,799 + $27,063

$159,862

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1932

Sq. Ft.

900

Year built

1932

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Orange County

APN

31927312

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.

Sep 11, 2025 • Active

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Electrical

Solar

May 22, 2025 • Active

Residential addition

Construct an addition and renovate an existing single-family home. Remodel the first floor plan and add a new second floor and garage. Convert the existing garage into a storage area.

Addition

Remodel

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Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Single Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 1

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Garbage Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
Has Appliances
Area, In Living Room
Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Shower in Tub, Corian Counters, Main Floor Full Bath, Upgraded

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
Jack & Jill, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom

Flooring Information
Tile, Wood

Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating

Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Crown Moldings, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector

Exterior

Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Wood, Wrought Iron
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco

Exterior Features
Lighting
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Front, Porch - Rear
Has Patio
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Lawn, Up Slope from Street

Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 31927312
Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No

Financial

Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown

Utilities

Utilities Information
Electric: Standard
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lighting, Suburban

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: 33.91786900
Longitude: -117.89525800
Other Subdivision Name: Other
Directions: E. Birch Street / R on S. Redwood Ave. / Property is on the corner of Birch St. & Redwood Ave.
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Subdivision Name: Other (OTHR)

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: 1932
County: Orange County
APN: 31927312

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 10
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 10

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Alex
List Agent Last Name: Horowitz

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Diamond

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Calvin
Buyer Agent Last Name: Le

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Flavio Fiumerodo Broker

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Schools

Laurel Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi

6/10

Brea Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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 U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$775,000 – $938,000

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Home values near 401 E Birch St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
411 East Birch St, Brea, CA 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$742,655
331 East Birch St, Brea, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 833 Sq. Ft.	$756,434

Address	Redfin Estimate
335 East Birch St, Brea, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 900 Sq. Ft.	$810,108
404 East Birch St Apartment 1, Brea, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1070 Sq. Ft.	$535,349

Address	Redfin Estimate
327 East Birch St, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1168 Sq. Ft.	$767,512
404 East Birch St Apartment 2, Brea, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1119 Sq. Ft.	$551,210

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