Nestled in one of Brea's most prestigious neighborhoods, this single story FULLY remodeled turn-key home affords all the luxuries you can imagine. The spacious open concept living space features real hardwood floors, recessed lighting, crown molding, and a DRAMATIC natural stone fireplace. The gourmet kitchen features upgraded stainless steel appliances, stylish quartz counter-tops, travertine & glass mosaic back-splash and rich wood cabinets. The three spa-like bathrooms offer custom tile work with glass mosaic insets, designer fixtures, Toto toilets and all wood vanities with quartz tops. The main wing features 4 roomy bedrooms with plush new carpeting and updated closets to maximize storage. The 5th private bedroom/office offers a half bath and access to the indoor laundry facilities. The landscaped front and back yard features a park-like setting and includes fresh new grass. Relax on your spacious brick patio or go for a dip in the private POOL. There's even a new 1700 sqft concrete driveway ready to accommodate RV enthusiasts! Other features throughout include: ALL NEW double-paned windows and doors, custom interior and exterior paint, upgraded baseboards, designer lighting elements and newer A/C & furnace. In Brea's AWARD winning school district.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$664Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Andy Yang•DRE #01941743• Re/Max Premier Realty
Bought with Shawn Gorham•DRE #01707823• Shawn Gorham, Broker
* * * Price Reduced * * * Great opportunity to buy in a wonderful neighborhood in Brea. This large 5 bedroom 2.5 baths with a pool & spa home is priced appropriately for its current condition (affordable). What that means to you is a great deal if youre willing to put in some elbow grease and don't mind getting dirty. There's nothing better than a little sweat equity. Room to add onto house and still left with plenty of yard, lot size is 9,000sqft. This property is located in award winning school districts, Brea Mall, Dinning, Downtown Brea, Freeway, Golfing, Parks, Schools, & Shopping are all located within 1.25 miles! Living room with fireplace, master bedroom has its own bathroom, 5th bedroom can use separate half bath and separate entry, indoor laundry room, attached 2 car garage, large drive way, great curb appeal, great neighbors, & quite street.
Public Records
Aug 20, 1985
Sold
$159,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,347 (+5.2%)
$672,021 + $118,657
$790,678
2024
$8,888 (+2.8%)
$672,021 + $118,657
$790,678
2023
$8,644 (+0.9%)
$658,844 + $116,331
$775,175
2022
$8,566 (+1.9%)
$645,926 + $114,050
$759,976
2021
$8,405 (+0.7%)
$633,261 + $111,814
$745,075
2020
$8,350 (+2.8%)
$620,844 + $109,622
$730,466
2019
$8,124 (+1.5%)
$614,478 + $108,498
$722,976
2018
$8,002 (+1.9%)
$602,429 + $106,371
$708,800
2017
$7,851 (+2.0%)
$579,035 + $102,242
$681,277
2016
$7,695 (+1.4%)
$579,035 + $102,242
$681,277
2015
$7,588 (+28.2%)
$567,681 + $100,238
$667,919
2014
$5,918 (+94.0%)
$419,053 + $92,947
$512,000
2013
$3,050 (+2.2%)
$419,053 + $92,947
$512,000
2012
$2,984 (+2.9%)
$139,383 + $117,574
$256,957
2011
$2,899 (+1.4%)
$136,650 + $115,269
$251,919
2010
$2,858 (+0.7%)
$133,971 + $113,009
$246,980
2009
$2,837 (+2.8%)
$132,970 + $112,165
$245,135
2008
$2,760
$133,286 + $112,432
$245,718
Tax history for 509 Firethorne St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,347 (+5.2%)
$672,021 + $118,657
$790,678
2024
$8,888 (+2.8%)
$672,021 + $118,657
$790,678
2023
$8,644 (+0.9%)
$658,844 + $116,331
$775,175
2022
$8,566 (+1.9%)
$645,926 + $114,050
$759,976
2021
$8,405 (+0.7%)
$633,261 + $111,814
$745,075
2020
$8,350 (+2.8%)
$620,844 + $109,622
$730,466
2019
$8,124 (+1.5%)
$614,478 + $108,498
$722,976
2018
$8,002 (+1.9%)
$602,429 + $106,371
$708,800
2017
$7,851 (+2.0%)
$579,035 + $102,242
$681,277
2016
$7,695 (+1.4%)
$579,035 + $102,242
$681,277
2015
$7,588 (+28.2%)
$567,681 + $100,238
$667,919
2014
$5,918 (+94.0%)
$419,053 + $92,947
$512,000
2013
$3,050 (+2.2%)
$419,053 + $92,947
$512,000
2012
$2,984 (+2.9%)
$139,383 + $117,574
$256,957
2011
$2,899 (+1.4%)
$136,650 + $115,269
$251,919
2010
$2,858 (+0.7%)
$133,971 + $113,009
$246,980
2009
$2,837 (+2.8%)
$132,970 + $112,165
$245,135
2008
$2,760
$133,286 + $112,432
$245,718
*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
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,741
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
28430119
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - Concrete, Garage, RV Access/Parking
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside, Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Energy Star Appliances, Garbage Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater Central, Water Line to Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook
Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Office
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Panel Doors, Sliding Glass Door(s)
Crown Moldings, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Storage Space, Stone Counters
Pool Features: Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Private, Tile
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Lot 6500-9999, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Utilities - Overhead
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, 32 inch or more wide doors, Doors - Swing in, No Interior Steps, Parking
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: West
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 28430119
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: Electricity - On Property
Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Preserve/Public Land, Sidewalks, Street Lighting, Storm Drains, Suburban
School Information
High School District: Brea-Olinda Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.90747100
Longitude: -117.91046900
Directions: Hwy 57 to Imperial Hwy 90 West, Left on Brea Blvd, Right on Juniper then veer Left, Right on Firethorne
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,741
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Orange County
APN: 28430119
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: staging furniture, iron fireplace enclosure
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 36
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 36
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Andy
List Agent Last Name: Yang
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Re/Max Premier Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Shawn
Buyer Agent Last Name: Gorham
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Shawn Gorham, Broker
Around this home
Schools
Arovista Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Brea Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Brea-Olinda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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
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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Historical weather
Brea, CA • 92821
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.10M – $1.33M
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