This Wonderful Brea home is conveniently close to beautiful downtown with shopping, entertainment, restaurants, parks and Award Winning Schools. Hardwood floors through out this charming home. Many interior areas have been repainted. A recording studio has been built onto the garage and is permitted. This room provides appx. 300 sq ft of usable space that is not included in the square footage. The Studio has been used as recording music studio and is sound proof, but could have many uses. This home is located on a large lot with large trees. Inside Laundry.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$647Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Alexander Thompson•DRE #01726389• First Team Real Estate
Contact: 714-713-6293
Bought with Luis Madrigal•DRE #01907934• Freedom Home Realty
Hardwood Floors, Charming Older Home On A Large Flat Lot. Owner Has Built A Studio Onto The Garage, Which Is Permitted. This Provides Appx. 300 Additional Usable Space That Is Not Included In The Square Footage!!!! Owner Uses It As A Music Studio But Could Have Many Uses. Great Opportunity
Public Records
May 10, 1994
Sold
$155,000
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 1977
Sold
$57,000
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,630 (+5.1%)
$507,094 + $54,377
$561,471
2024
$6,307 (+2.8%)
$497,151 + $53,311
$550,462
2023
$6,133 (+1.0%)
$487,403 + $52,266
$539,669
2022
$6,075 (+1.9%)
$477,846 + $51,242
$529,088
2021
$5,962 (+0.7%)
$468,476 + $50,238
$518,714
2020
$5,922 (+2.7%)
$459,291 + $49,253
$508,544
2019
$5,765 (+1.5%)
$454,582 + $48,748
$503,330
2018
$5,678 (+1.9%)
$445,668 + $47,793
$493,461
2017
$5,572 (+37.0%)
$428,362 + $45,938
$474,300
2016
$4,066 (+1.4%)
$428,362 + $45,938
$474,300
2015
$4,010 (+3.0%)
$282,311 + $55,873
$338,184
2014
$3,895 (+0.7%)
$272,624 + $53,956
$326,580
2013
$3,869 (+2.1%)
$272,624 + $53,956
$326,580
2012
$3,789 (+2.7%)
$271,392 + $53,713
$325,105
2011
$3,689 (+1.3%)
$266,071 + $52,660
$318,731
2010
$3,643 (+0.6%)
$260,854 + $51,628
$312,482
2009
$3,623 (+2.6%)
$258,904 + $51,243
$310,147
2008
$3,531
$259,520 + $51,365
$310,885
Tax history for 408 Locust St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,630 (+5.1%)
$507,094 + $54,377
$561,471
2024
$6,307 (+2.8%)
$497,151 + $53,311
$550,462
2023
$6,133 (+1.0%)
$487,403 + $52,266
$539,669
2022
$6,075 (+1.9%)
$477,846 + $51,242
$529,088
2021
$5,962 (+0.7%)
$468,476 + $50,238
$518,714
2020
$5,922 (+2.7%)
$459,291 + $49,253
$508,544
2019
$5,765 (+1.5%)
$454,582 + $48,748
$503,330
2018
$5,678 (+1.9%)
$445,668 + $47,793
$493,461
2017
$5,572 (+37.0%)
$428,362 + $45,938
$474,300
2016
$4,066 (+1.4%)
$428,362 + $45,938
$474,300
2015
$4,010 (+3.0%)
$282,311 + $55,873
$338,184
2014
$3,895 (+0.7%)
$272,624 + $53,956
$326,580
2013
$3,869 (+2.1%)
$272,624 + $53,956
$326,580
2012
$3,789 (+2.7%)
$271,392 + $53,713
$325,105
2011
$3,689 (+1.3%)
$266,071 + $52,660
$318,731
2010
$3,643 (+0.6%)
$260,854 + $51,628
$312,482
2009
$3,623 (+2.6%)
$258,904 + $51,243
$310,147
2008
$3,531
$259,520 + $51,365
$310,885
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,560 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
1,189
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
28431309
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 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
Apr 1, 2026 • Active
Solar permit (not with solar app)
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Kitchen Information
In Living Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room
Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Location: Ground Level With Steps
Levels: One
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Front Yard, Back Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 28431309
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Available
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Street Lighting, Storm Drains, Sidewalks
School Information
Other Middle Or Junior School: Brea Jr. High
Other High School: Brea High School
Middle Or Junior School: Other
High School: Other
High School District: Brea-Olinda Unified
Middle Or Junior School 2: OTHER
High School 2: OTHER
Location Information
Latitude: 33.90782100
Longitude: -117.90006800
Directions: 57 to Imperial Hwy Left on Brea Blvd Left on Locust Cross Streets: Brea Blvd
Subdivision Name: Other (OTHR)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,189
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,560 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Orange County
APN: 28431309
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 714-713-6293
Days Active in MLS: 286
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 286
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Alexander
List Agent Last Name: Thompson
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: First Team Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Luis
Buyer Agent Last Name: Madrigal
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Freedom Home Realty
Around this home
Schools
Arovista Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Brea Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Brea-Olinda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
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