This delightful Spanish Style home with in-law quarters (one bedroom with closet, a living room, bathroom, and kitchenette) at 516 Elm is the perfect fit for everyone. Located in the award winning Brea-Olinda school district, this home is also within walking distance of Cal State Fullerton, Craig Regional Park, and the Downtown Brea Promenade with its great local eating establishments. But enough of the area, let us talk about YOUR NEW HOME! When you walk through the front door of 516 Elm, you are greeted by the inviting living room with its high, open beamed ceiling and charming fireplace just right for chilly nights and cozy fires. From the front door, turn left and you walk through your new spacious kitchen. Look at all that room to prepare those praiseworthy meals in your future. From the kitchen, you move out to your backyard WHICH IS ALMOST A 1/4 ACRE of tree protected privacy made for Saturday night BBQs and close friends. You come back into the elegant, high-ceiling dining area with its view of the fireplace and pass through access to the kitchen. Think of those holiday feasts surrounded by family and friends! From the dining room you walk into a bonus space that leads straight ahead is the master bedroom. On the right is a door that opens into the in-laws quarters, but this space could easily become a master suite or numerous other possibilities that meet your own personal needs. Welcome to 516 Elm, Brea, YOUR NEW HOME! Virtual tour: https://youtu. be/0dblotZEb70
A unique find in the heart of Brea. Authentic Southwestern architecture inside and out including vaulted beamed ceilings, custom cabinetry and moldings, handcrafted wood doors and ceramic tile accents. Charming guest suite with bedroom, bath, separate family room, kitchenette and separate entrance. Magnificent 1/3 acre with two large patios, brick-work and walkways, playhouse, fruit and shade trees. Fenced and landscaped for beauty and privacy. Incomparable style and quality throughout.
Public Records
Oct 14, 1987
Sold
$185,000
$76/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,178 (+5.2%)
$884,699 + $156,345
$1,041,044
2024
$11,578 (+2.8%)
$884,699 + $156,345
$1,041,044
2023
$11,262 (+0.9%)
$867,352 + $153,280
$1,020,632
2022
$11,162 (+5.8%)
$850,345 + $150,275
$1,000,620
2021
$10,547 (+16.3%)
$833,671 + $147,329
$981,000
2020
$9,069 (+0.9%)
$817,324 + $107,676
$925,000
2019
$8,991 (+14.6%)
$683,550 + $104,450
$788,000
2018
$7,849
$683,550 + $104,450
$788,000
2017
$7,848 (+0.1%)
$576,550 + $104,450
$681,000
2016
$7,838 (+8.3%)
$576,550 + $104,450
$681,000
2015
$7,237 (+12.7%)
$576,550 + $104,450
$681,000
2014
$6,419 (+11.9%)
$453,550 + $104,450
$558,000
2013
$5,736 (+0.2%)
$453,550 + $104,450
$558,000
2012
$5,727 (−3.2%)
$391,870 + $104,450
$496,320
2011
$5,918 (−3.9%)
$391,870 + $104,450
$496,320
2010
$6,161 (−9.0%)
$412,550 + $104,450
$517,000
2009
$6,771 (−7.5%)
$436,550 + $104,450
$541,000
2008
$7,321
$495,550 + $104,450
$600,000
Tax history for 516 E Elm St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,178 (+5.2%)
$884,699 + $156,345
$1,041,044
2024
$11,578 (+2.8%)
$884,699 + $156,345
$1,041,044
2023
$11,262 (+0.9%)
$867,352 + $153,280
$1,020,632
2022
$11,162 (+5.8%)
$850,345 + $150,275
$1,000,620
2021
$10,547 (+16.3%)
$833,671 + $147,329
$981,000
2020
$9,069 (+0.9%)
$817,324 + $107,676
$925,000
2019
$8,991 (+14.6%)
$683,550 + $104,450
$788,000
2018
$7,849
$683,550 + $104,450
$788,000
2017
$7,848 (+0.1%)
$576,550 + $104,450
$681,000
2016
$7,838 (+8.3%)
$576,550 + $104,450
$681,000
2015
$7,237 (+12.7%)
$576,550 + $104,450
$681,000
2014
$6,419 (+11.9%)
$453,550 + $104,450
$558,000
2013
$5,736 (+0.2%)
$453,550 + $104,450
$558,000
2012
$5,727 (−3.2%)
$391,870 + $104,450
$496,320
2011
$5,918 (−3.9%)
$391,870 + $104,450
$496,320
2010
$6,161 (−9.0%)
$412,550 + $104,450
$517,000
2009
$6,771 (−7.5%)
$436,550 + $104,450
$541,000
2008
$7,321
$495,550 + $104,450
$600,000
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
1947
Sq. Ft.
2,434
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
28434119
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
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