Google street view image for 517 E Elm St, Brea, CA 92821

Off market jun 2020 for $655K

$992,500

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,008/mo

•

1,398

sq ft

517 E Elm St, Brea, CA 92821

About this home

HIGHLIGHTS: Massive 12,750 sqft lot! Per seller in 2017 $6000 was spent on a new air conditioning/heating system and a new hot water heater was installed for $1640. Additionally in 2019 $5500 was spent on a new main line and sewer connection. There's a new toilet in the "main" bathroom with updated plumbing for a cost of $1500. This home is located in a highly desirable area of Brea, CA, south of Imperial HWY and less than 1 mile to the Brea mall, 1/2 mile from Downtown Brea where you'll find Edwards Regal Theaters, the Brea Improv and lots more great restaurants and entertainment. Make this the perfect income property! Quick access to the 57 FWY. There is potential to construct an ADU of 1,200 sqft and add 400 sqft to the existing home (Permits are on file at the city of Brea, buyer to do their own due diligence and verify with the city of Brea to satisfy themselves). Detached 2 car garage with lots of space for storage. Additional bonus room attached to the 2 car garage. Long driveway perfect length for boat or RV parking. 3D Virtual Tour available upon request

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$710Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Maria Palacios •DRE #01378393 • Berkshire Hathaway Hm Ser

Bought with Maria Palacios •DRE #01378393 • Berkshire Hathaway Hm Ser

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•Source:Greater Lansing AoR #RS20077892

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Redfin Estimate

$992,500

$338K since sold in June 2020$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 4.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,240,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
601 Cherry St, Brea, CA 92821
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$630,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,199 sq ft
677 Magnolia, Brea, CA 92821
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$950,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,169 sq ft
807 W Lemon St, Brea, CA 92821
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$975,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,161 sq ft
416 Cherry St, Brea, CA 92821
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,235,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,403 sq ft
1736 Evergreen, Fullerton, CA 92835
SOLD OCT 22, 2026
$1,225,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,734 sq ft
1408 Rolling Hills Dr, Fullerton, CA 92835

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Market trends in 92821, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.1%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$28K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

3 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 517 E Elm St

Date

Event

Price

Greater Lansing AoR #RS20077892

Jun 22, 2020

Sold

$655,000

$469/sq ft

Jun 2, 2020

Pending

—

Apr 22, 2020

Listed

$695,000

$497/sq ft

CRMLS #P535120

Feb 1, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Dec 1, 2006

Sold

$598,900

$428/sq ft

Aug 31, 2006

Listed

$598,900

$428/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 28, 2006

Sold

$599,000

$428/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 3, 1980

Sold

$83,000

$59/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,506 (+5.2%)

$667,882 + $62,779

$730,661

2024

$8,089 (+2.8%)

$654,786 + $61,549

$716,335

2023

$7,867 (+0.9%)

$641,947 + $60,343

$702,290

2022

$7,795 (+1.9%)

$629,360 + $59,160

$688,520

2021

$7,649 (+4.9%)

$617,020 + $58,000

$675,020

2020

$7,289 (+0.9%)

$604,922 + $56,863

$661,785

2019

$7,227 (+11.5%)

$564,584 + $62,416

$627,000

2018

$6,484

$564,584 + $62,416

$627,000

2017

$6,482 (+5.5%)

$494,584 + $62,416

$557,000

2016

$6,144 (+6.2%)

$494,584 + $62,416

$557,000

2015

$5,783 (+7.9%)

$464,584 + $62,416

$527,000

2014

$5,361 (+13.3%)

$398,584 + $62,416

$461,000

2013

$4,731 (+0.2%)

$398,584 + $62,416

$461,000

2012

$4,721 (−3.1%)

$341,744 + $62,416

$404,160

2011

$4,872 (+6.4%)

$341,744 + $62,416

$404,160

2010

$4,580 (−5.7%)

$358,584 + $62,416

$421,000

2009

$4,854 (−8.9%)

$333,584 + $62,416

$396,000

2008

$5,327

$361,584 + $62,416

$424,000

Tax history for 517 E Elm St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,506 (+5.2%)

$667,882 + $62,779

$730,661

2024

$8,089 (+2.8%)

$654,786 + $61,549

$716,335

2023

$7,867 (+0.9%)

$641,947 + $60,343

$702,290

2022

$7,795 (+1.9%)

$629,360 + $59,160

$688,520

2021

$7,649 (+4.9%)

$617,020 + $58,000

$675,020

2020

$7,289 (+0.9%)

$604,922 + $56,863

$661,785

2019

$7,227 (+11.5%)

$564,584 + $62,416

$627,000

2018

$6,484

$564,584 + $62,416

$627,000

2017

$6,482 (+5.5%)

$494,584 + $62,416

$557,000

2016

$6,144 (+6.2%)

$494,584 + $62,416

$557,000

2015

$5,783 (+7.9%)

$464,584 + $62,416

$527,000

2014

$5,361 (+13.3%)

$398,584 + $62,416

$461,000

2013

$4,731 (+0.2%)

$398,584 + $62,416

$461,000

2012

$4,721 (−3.1%)

$341,744 + $62,416

$404,160

2011

$4,872 (+6.4%)

$341,744 + $62,416

$404,160

2010

$4,580 (−5.7%)

$358,584 + $62,416

$421,000

2009

$4,854 (−8.9%)

$333,584 + $62,416

$396,000

2008

$5,327

$361,584 + $62,416

$424,000

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.29 Acres

Year renovated

1948

Sq. Ft.

1,398

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Orange County

APN

28421315

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: No
Parking Features: Garage, Paved

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Central
Has Heating: Yes

Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Has Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room

Pool Features
Pool Features: None

Exterior

Exterior Features
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Property Information
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1948
Living Area: 1398.0
Levels: One

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.2927
Lot Size Area: 12750.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 12750.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units Total: 2

HOA Information
AssociationYN: No

Location Information
Directions: Cross streets: E. Elm & S. Brea Blvd.

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,398
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Orange County
APN: 28421315

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Other Structures: Workshop

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Laurel 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 • 2.1mi

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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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 6.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$943,000 – $1.14M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
615 East Elm St, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$1,040,435
511 East Elm St, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,248,195
415 East Elm St, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1398 Sq. Ft.	$997,841
512 East Elm St, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1488 Sq. Ft.	$1,031,369
610 East Elm St, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1804 Sq. Ft.	$1,321,231
434 Sycamore Ave, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1615 Sq. Ft.	$1,036,086
421 South Redwood Ave, Brea, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1003 Sq. Ft.	$788,853

Address	Redfin Estimate
609 East Elm St, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1522 Sq. Ft.	$967,081
505 East Elm St, Brea, CA 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 1328 Sq. Ft.	$948,963
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527 East Elm St, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3508 Sq. Ft.	$2,088,549
504 East Elm St, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1249 Sq. Ft.	$860,210
522 East Elm St, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1878 Sq. Ft.	$1,117,608
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420 Sycamore Ave, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1581 Sq. Ft.	$1,177,231
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