Welcome to your dream home in Brea, where the vibes are as charming as the neighborhood! Picture this: a single-family gem nestled in an incredible School District that'll make you say, "A+ living, here I come!" This beauty boasts three cozy bedrooms, the perfect spots for peaceful slumbers or creating the ultimate home office—your call! The home also has a loft that can be used as an office space, extra storage or a room for an older child. The bathroom has been updated with dual sinks and a new shower tub combo. But wait, there's more! The lot size? Over 10,000 ft. ² of your personal slice of paradise! Oh, did I mention the RV parking? Park it like it's hot in the garage or right in your driveway take your pick! This isn't just a house; it's a canvas waiting for your personal touch. It's where school zone dreams meet spacious living and where parking your RV isn't a headache—it's a breeze.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
10,050 sq ftLot Size
$876Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jaclyn Kornely•DRE #01985220• Caliber Real Estate Group
Contact: 7146242597
Bought with Glenn Okamoto•DRE #01197941• Home Hunter
This home sits on a quiet street. Hardwood floors throughout. Only 1 bathroom in the entire house. There is an addition connecting the house and the garage. There is a large and spacious backyard.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Peter Lee
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 517 Laurel Ave
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #PW23220819
Jan 16, 2024
Sold
$850,000
$764/sq ft
Dec 14, 2023
Contingent
—
Dec 7, 2023
Listed
$875,000
$787/sq ft
CRMLS #PW16041605
Apr 6, 2016
Sold
$590,000
$531/sq ft
Apr 4, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 6, 2016
Contingent
—
Feb 29, 2016
Listed
$550,000
$495/sq ft
Charming ONE OF A KIND Brea home welcomes you as you step up on the adorable front porch entering this home with many special features! This home features three bedroom, one full bath on an expansive 10,050 square foot lot. This home offers a very open floor plan with newer windows, plantation shutters, and hardwood flooring in kitchen, dining area and living room. The kitchen is open to dining area and living room with cozy fireplace. This spacious lot has potential for adding on to the current home addition, as well as offering RV parking, RV garage, plus large backyard for outdoor entertaining. Some of the extras of this home are the RV sewer hook-up line, the basement storage easily accessible from backyard and loft area built over the 3rd bedroom.
Public Records
Feb 13, 2007
Sold
$540,000
$486/sq ft
CRMLS #P539767
Feb 11, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jan 27, 2007
Sold
$549,900
$495/sq ft
Sep 26, 2006
Listed
$549,900
$495/sq ft
NEW PAINT INSIDE AND OUT!!!!! DRIVE-THRU GARAGE WITH SPACIOUS BACKYARD GREAT FOR STORING A BOAT OR AN RV. CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN BREA AND BREA MALL AND IS PART OF THE #1 BREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Public Records
Aug 25, 1986
Sold
$121,000
$109/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,210 (+29.3%)
$825,786 + $58,554
$884,340
2024
$7,897 (+2.8%)
$809,594 + $57,406
$867,000
2023
$7,680 (+0.9%)
$642,256 + $42,488
$684,744
2022
$7,610 (+1.9%)
$629,663 + $41,655
$671,318
2021
$7,467 (+0.7%)
$617,316 + $40,839
$658,155
2020
$7,418 (+2.8%)
$605,211 + $40,039
$645,250
2019
$7,218 (+1.5%)
$599,005 + $39,629
$638,634
2018
$7,110 (+1.9%)
$587,260 + $38,852
$626,112
2017
$6,976 (+19.8%)
$564,455 + $37,345
$601,800
2016
$5,825 (+5.1%)
$564,455 + $37,345
$601,800
2015
$5,540 (+7.0%)
$452,178 + $45,822
$498,000
2014
$5,176 (+16.9%)
$398,235 + $45,822
$444,057
2013
$4,428 (+0.2%)
$398,235 + $45,822
$444,057
2012
$4,417 (−3.0%)
$330,498 + $45,822
$376,320
2011
$4,556 (+0.4%)
$330,498 + $45,822
$376,320
2010
$4,536 (+0.7%)
$346,178 + $45,822
$392,000
2009
$4,506 (−16.6%)
$346,178 + $45,822
$392,000
2008
$5,403
$346,178 + $45,822
$392,000
Tax history for 517 Laurel Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,210 (+29.3%)
$825,786 + $58,554
$884,340
2024
$7,897 (+2.8%)
$809,594 + $57,406
$867,000
2023
$7,680 (+0.9%)
$642,256 + $42,488
$684,744
2022
$7,610 (+1.9%)
$629,663 + $41,655
$671,318
2021
$7,467 (+0.7%)
$617,316 + $40,839
$658,155
2020
$7,418 (+2.8%)
$605,211 + $40,039
$645,250
2019
$7,218 (+1.5%)
$599,005 + $39,629
$638,634
2018
$7,110 (+1.9%)
$587,260 + $38,852
$626,112
2017
$6,976 (+19.8%)
$564,455 + $37,345
$601,800
2016
$5,825 (+5.1%)
$564,455 + $37,345
$601,800
2015
$5,540 (+7.0%)
$452,178 + $45,822
$498,000
2014
$5,176 (+16.9%)
$398,235 + $45,822
$444,057
2013
$4,428 (+0.2%)
$398,235 + $45,822
$444,057
2012
$4,417 (−3.0%)
$330,498 + $45,822
$376,320
2011
$4,556 (+0.4%)
$330,498 + $45,822
$376,320
2010
$4,536 (+0.7%)
$346,178 + $45,822
$392,000
2009
$4,506 (−16.6%)
$346,178 + $45,822
$392,000
2008
$5,403
$346,178 + $45,822
$392,000
*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
10,050 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1946
Sq. Ft.
1,112
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
28434137
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 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.
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Deck, Porch - Front
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing in
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 28434137
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: Electricity - On Property
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Telephone - On Property, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lighting
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel
Middle Or Junior School: Brea-Olinda Unified
High School: Brea Olinda
High School District: Brea-Olinda Unified
Elementary School 2: LAUREL2
Middle Or Junior School 2: BREA
High School 2: BREOLI
Location Information
Latitude: 33.91015200
Longitude: -117.89646700
Directions: Imperial Hwy and Laurel
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,112
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,050 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1946
County: Orange County
APN: 28434137
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Sauna in the garage is negotiable
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 7146242597
Days Active in MLS: 5
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 5
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Jaclyn
List Agent Last Name: Kornely
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Caliber Real Estate Group
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Glenn
Buyer Agent Last Name: Okamoto
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Home Hunter
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Arovista Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Brea Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Brea-Olinda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
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