2 units on 1 Lot. Upper unit has 2 bedrooms plus an office and 1 full bath. Lower unit (515 1/2 Walnut) is a studio, kitchenette and bathroom. The Home has been updated with a new furnace. Great for families or an investment. Home located in a great neighborhood. Close to downtown, theaters, shopping centers, and great schools. Home has been mostly updated throughout. Make an appointment today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
4,752 sq ftLot Size
$719Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Deborah McCann•DRE #01886107• Picket Fences Real Estate
Listed by Jacob McCann•DRE #01931157• Picket Fences Real Estate
Bought with Harold Betts•DRE #01834267• The RECollective
2 units, 1 Lot - Upper unit has 2 bedrooms plus an office and 1 full bath. Lower unit (515 1/2 Walnut) is a studio with kitchenette and bathroom. Great for families or an investment. Home located in a great neighborhood. Close to downtown, theaters, shopping centers, and great schools. Home has been updated throughout. Make an appointment today.
CRMLS #PW22197240
Dec 19, 2022
Sold
$770,000
$534/sq ft
Nov 9, 2022
Relisted
—
Nov 1, 2022
Price Changed
$779,000
$540/sq ft
Oct 28, 2022
Price Changed
$789,000
$547/sq ft
Oct 18, 2022
Price Changed
$799,900
$554/sq ft
Oct 7, 2022
Price Changed
$829,000
$574/sq ft
Oct 5, 2022
Price Changed
$839,000
$581/sq ft
Sep 17, 2022
Listed
$849,000
$588/sq ft
Public Records
May 2, 2022
Sold
$465,000
$322/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 12, 1990
Sold
$167,500
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,465 (+5.2%)
$746,267 + $54,841
$801,108
2024
$9,000 (+2.8%)
$746,267 + $54,841
$801,108
2023
$8,753 (+75.1%)
$731,634 + $53,766
$785,400
2022
$4,998 (+1.9%)
$717,288 + $52,712
$770,000
2021
$4,905 (+0.7%)
$384,764 + $36,054
$420,818
2020
$4,872 (+2.7%)
$377,219 + $35,348
$412,567
2019
$4,744 (+1.5%)
$373,351 + $34,986
$408,337
2018
$4,674 (+1.9%)
$366,031 + $34,300
$400,331
2017
$4,586 (+2.0%)
$351,818 + $32,969
$384,787
2016
$4,496 (+1.4%)
$351,818 + $32,969
$384,787
2015
$4,434 (+3.0%)
$344,920 + $32,323
$377,243
2014
$4,306 (+0.6%)
$333,084 + $31,215
$364,299
2013
$4,279 (+2.1%)
$333,084 + $31,215
$364,299
2012
$4,191 (+2.6%)
$331,579 + $31,074
$362,653
2011
$4,083 (+1.2%)
$325,078 + $30,465
$355,543
2010
$4,034 (+16.2%)
$318,704 + $29,868
$348,572
2009
$3,472 (−11.3%)
$316,322 + $29,645
$345,967
2008
$3,914
$267,866 + $29,134
$297,000
Tax history for 515 S Walnut Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,465 (+5.2%)
$746,267 + $54,841
$801,108
2024
$9,000 (+2.8%)
$746,267 + $54,841
$801,108
2023
$8,753 (+75.1%)
$731,634 + $53,766
$785,400
2022
$4,998 (+1.9%)
$717,288 + $52,712
$770,000
2021
$4,905 (+0.7%)
$384,764 + $36,054
$420,818
2020
$4,872 (+2.7%)
$377,219 + $35,348
$412,567
2019
$4,744 (+1.5%)
$373,351 + $34,986
$408,337
2018
$4,674 (+1.9%)
$366,031 + $34,300
$400,331
2017
$4,586 (+2.0%)
$351,818 + $32,969
$384,787
2016
$4,496 (+1.4%)
$351,818 + $32,969
$384,787
2015
$4,434 (+3.0%)
$344,920 + $32,323
$377,243
2014
$4,306 (+0.6%)
$333,084 + $31,215
$364,299
2013
$4,279 (+2.1%)
$333,084 + $31,215
$364,299
2012
$4,191 (+2.6%)
$331,579 + $31,074
$362,653
2011
$4,083 (+1.2%)
$325,078 + $30,465
$355,543
2010
$4,034 (+16.2%)
$318,704 + $29,868
$348,572
2009
$3,472 (−11.3%)
$316,322 + $29,645
$345,967
2008
$3,914
$267,866 + $29,134
$297,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,752 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1924
Sq. Ft.
1,443
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
28426314
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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage - Rear Entry, Street
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Range/Stove Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater Unit
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room, Separated
Remodeled Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Bathtub, Shower, Main Floor Full Bath
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Office, See Remarks, Walk-In Closet
Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Telephone - In Street, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Golf Course, Gutters, Park, Watersports, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lighting
School Information
High School District: Brea-Olinda Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.91301200
Longitude: -117.90380500
Directions: North Brea Blvd, West onto Elm, left onto Walnut right corner at Valencia
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,443
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,752 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Orange County
APN: 28426314
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 52
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 52
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Deborah
List Agent Last Name: McCann
Co-List Agent First Name: Jacob
Co-List Agent Last Name: McCann
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Picket Fences Real Estate
Co-List Office Name: Picket Fences Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Harold
Buyer Agent Last Name: Betts
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: The RECollective
Around this home
Schools
Arovista Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Brea Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Brea-Olinda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
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