Welcome to the Ranch, a true 1960's Ranch Style home in the Heart of Brea. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with Huge 10,000 plus lot presents many options. The original home has a 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and kitchenette with separate entrance great for mom, dad, or a teenager who wants their own space. Solid built with recent work, newer roof, Central Heat and Air, sold along with Frig and washer and dryer included all within a few years old. Just a few blocks away from Downtown Brea and Brea Mall. It's just waiting for your attention to make this Ranch your own. Check with City on possible Granny Flat construction in the rear yard, plenty of room! Long driveway and 2 car detached garage leave plenty of room for RV parking.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
10,328 sq ftLot Size
$685Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dale Wood•DRE #00449420• HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Bought with Tina Hsu•DRE #01032753• Century 21 Excellence
Welcome to the Ranch, a true 1960's Ranch Style home in the Heart of Brea. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with Huge 10,000 plus lot presents many options. The original home has a 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and kitchenette with separate entrance great for mom, dad, or a teenager who wants their own space. Solid built with recent work, newer roof, Central Heat and Air, sold along with Frig and washer and dryer included all within a few years old. Just a few blocks away from Downtown Brea and Brea Mall. It's just waiting for your attention to make this Ranch your own. Check with City on possible Granny Flat construction in the rear yard, plenty of room! Long driveway and 2 car detached garage leave plenty of room for RV parking.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,753 (+5.2%)
$646,427 + $91,703
$738,130
2024
$8,323 (+2.8%)
$646,427 + $91,703
$738,130
2023
$8,095 (+0.9%)
$633,752 + $89,905
$723,657
2022
$8,021 (+1.9%)
$621,325 + $88,143
$709,468
2021
$7,871 (+0.7%)
$609,142 + $86,415
$695,557
2020
$7,819 (+2.8%)
$597,198 + $84,721
$681,919
2019
$7,608 (+1.5%)
$591,074 + $83,853
$674,927
2018
$7,494 (+614.3%)
$579,485 + $82,209
$661,694
2017
$1,049 (+1.9%)
$22,245 + $48,272
$70,517
2016
$1,029 (+1.6%)
$22,245 + $48,272
$70,517
2015
$1,013 (+2.9%)
$21,809 + $47,326
$69,135
2014
$984 (+1.1%)
$21,061 + $45,703
$66,764
2013
$973 (+2.9%)
$21,061 + $45,703
$66,764
2012
$946 (+4.6%)
$20,966 + $45,497
$66,463
2011
$904 (+3.2%)
$20,555 + $44,605
$65,160
2010
$876 (+2.6%)
$20,152 + $43,731
$63,883
2009
$854 (+4.2%)
$20,001 + $43,405
$63,406
2008
$819
$20,049 + $43,509
$63,558
Tax history for 512 E Elm St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,753 (+5.2%)
$646,427 + $91,703
$738,130
2024
$8,323 (+2.8%)
$646,427 + $91,703
$738,130
2023
$8,095 (+0.9%)
$633,752 + $89,905
$723,657
2022
$8,021 (+1.9%)
$621,325 + $88,143
$709,468
2021
$7,871 (+0.7%)
$609,142 + $86,415
$695,557
2020
$7,819 (+2.8%)
$597,198 + $84,721
$681,919
2019
$7,608 (+1.5%)
$591,074 + $83,853
$674,927
2018
$7,494 (+614.3%)
$579,485 + $82,209
$661,694
2017
$1,049 (+1.9%)
$22,245 + $48,272
$70,517
2016
$1,029 (+1.6%)
$22,245 + $48,272
$70,517
2015
$1,013 (+2.9%)
$21,809 + $47,326
$69,135
2014
$984 (+1.1%)
$21,061 + $45,703
$66,764
2013
$973 (+2.9%)
$21,061 + $45,703
$66,764
2012
$946 (+4.6%)
$20,966 + $45,497
$66,463
2011
$904 (+3.2%)
$20,555 + $44,605
$65,160
2010
$876 (+2.6%)
$20,152 + $43,731
$63,883
2009
$854 (+4.2%)
$20,001 + $43,405
$63,406
2008
$819
$20,049 + $43,509
$63,558
*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
10,328 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,488
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
28434106
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Garage - Two Door, Gated, RV Potential, Off Street
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Included
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Kitchenette, Utility sink
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central, Gas
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Converted Bedroom, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, See Remarks, Utility Room
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Timer, Utilities - Overhead
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 28434106
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: 220V In Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lighting, Urban
School Information
High School District: Brea-Olinda Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.91107000
Longitude: -117.89751000
Directions: Imperial Hwy to State College left turn, right on E. Elm to 512
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Subdivision Name: Other (OTHR)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,488
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,328 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Orange County
APN: 28434106
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 11
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 11
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Dale
List Agent Last Name: Wood
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Tina
Buyer Agent Last Name: Hsu
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Century 21 Excellence
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Schools
Arovista Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Brea Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Brea-Olinda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
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