You will feel at home in this charming single-story gem located just blocks from Downtown Brea, Craig Regional Park, and the Brea Mall! MOVE-IN READY, well cared for and maintained, 539 Laurel Avenue features a spacious galley kitchen with granite counters, newer stainless steel appliances, and an installed water filtration system. Gorgeous original wood floors line most of the home, with tile in the kitchen and bathrooms, and newer laminate flooring in the large permitted addition. All bedrooms are spacious and offer plenty of storage. The 3rd bedroom is currently being used as a den/office, but can easily be used as a large bedroom. Since the home is set above the street behind it, the backyard offers privacy and a perfect space for entertaining. There are two large remodeled bathrooms, newer dual pane windows throughout, and central air conditioning. The two-car garage offers plenty of built-in storage. Plumbing for the whole house has been recently replaced and updated. This unique home is going to go quick! Come see for yourself, you won't be disappointed! THIS HOME IS FOR SALE ONLY. IT IS NOT FOR RENT OR LEASE.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$686Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jaclyn Mariani•DRE #02064930• T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Listed by Hilary Sailhamer•DRE #02066218• T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Bought with Ginger Douglass•DRE #01820876• Rezman, Inc.
You will feel at home in this charming single-story gem located just blocks from Downtown Brea, Craig Regional Park, and the Brea Mall! MOVE-IN READY, well cared for and maintained, 539 Laurel Avenue features a spacious galley kitchen with granite counters, newer stainless steel appliances, and an installed water filtration system. Gorgeous original wood floors line most of the home, with tile in the kitchen and bathrooms, and newer laminate flooring in the large permitted addition. All bedrooms are spacious and offer plenty of storage. The 3rd bedroom is currently being used as a den/office, but can easily be used as a large bedroom. Since the home is set above the street behind it, the backyard offers privacy and a perfect space for entertaining. There are two large remodeled bathrooms, newer dual pane windows throughout, and central air conditioning. The two-car garage offers plenty of built-in storage. Plumbing for the whole house has been recently replaced and updated. This unique home is going to go quick! Come see for yourself, you won't be disappointed! THIS HOME IS FOR SALE ONLY. IT IS NOT FOR RENT OR LEASE.
CRMLS #P510665
Jul 7, 2006
Sold
$610,000
$409/sq ft
May 5, 2006
Listed
$610,000
$409/sq ft
Gorgeous updated home with hardwood floors, central air, updated kitchen with granite counter tops, top of the line stainless steel appliances, beautiful fireplace, recessed lighting, double pane windows, remodeled. .. granite bathroom, freshly painted, eat in kitchen, Huge master (sellers currently use as family room) with built in office, large grassy area with a patio. .. hurry on this one!!!!!
Public Records
Mar 13, 1998
Sold
$176,000
$118/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 20, 1990
Sold
$201,500
$135/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 1987
Sold
$125,000
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,506 (+5.2%)
$648,274 + $68,061
$716,335
2024
$8,089 (+2.8%)
$648,274 + $68,061
$716,335
2023
$7,867 (+0.9%)
$635,563 + $66,727
$702,290
2022
$7,795 (+1.9%)
$623,101 + $65,419
$688,520
2021
$7,649 (+0.7%)
$610,883 + $64,137
$675,020
2020
$7,599 (+4.0%)
$598,905 + $62,880
$661,785
2019
$7,304 (+6.3%)
$592,764 + $62,236
$655,000
2018
$6,869 (+4.9%)
$587,000 + $54,000
$641,000
2017
$6,548 (+0.1%)
$516,000 + $54,000
$570,000
2016
$6,540 (+16.2%)
$516,000 + $54,000
$570,000
2015
$5,630 (+1.1%)
$516,000 + $54,000
$570,000
2014
$5,570 (+17.3%)
$433,104 + $54,000
$487,104
2013
$4,749 (−1.4%)
$433,104 + $54,000
$487,104
2012
$4,815 (−3.1%)
$358,800 + $54,000
$412,800
2011
$4,970 (+2.0%)
$358,800 + $54,000
$412,800
2010
$4,874 (+0.6%)
$376,000 + $54,000
$430,000
2009
$4,844 (−16.4%)
$376,000 + $54,000
$430,000
2008
$5,794
$376,000 + $54,000
$430,000
Tax history for 539 Laurel Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,506 (+5.2%)
$648,274 + $68,061
$716,335
2024
$8,089 (+2.8%)
$648,274 + $68,061
$716,335
2023
$7,867 (+0.9%)
$635,563 + $66,727
$702,290
2022
$7,795 (+1.9%)
$623,101 + $65,419
$688,520
2021
$7,649 (+0.7%)
$610,883 + $64,137
$675,020
2020
$7,599 (+4.0%)
$598,905 + $62,880
$661,785
2019
$7,304 (+6.3%)
$592,764 + $62,236
$655,000
2018
$6,869 (+4.9%)
$587,000 + $54,000
$641,000
2017
$6,548 (+0.1%)
$516,000 + $54,000
$570,000
2016
$6,540 (+16.2%)
$516,000 + $54,000
$570,000
2015
$5,630 (+1.1%)
$516,000 + $54,000
$570,000
2014
$5,570 (+17.3%)
$433,104 + $54,000
$487,104
2013
$4,749 (−1.4%)
$433,104 + $54,000
$487,104
2012
$4,815 (−3.1%)
$358,800 + $54,000
$412,800
2011
$4,970 (+2.0%)
$358,800 + $54,000
$412,800
2010
$4,874 (+0.6%)
$376,000 + $54,000
$430,000
2009
$4,844 (−16.4%)
$376,000 + $54,000
$430,000
2008
$5,794
$376,000 + $54,000
$430,000
*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
6,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1939
Sq. Ft.
1,493
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
28434142
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
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 28434142
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Park, Street Lighting
School Information
High School District: Brea-Olinda Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.90954600
Longitude: -117.89676400
Other Subdivision Name: other
Directions: From Elm, turn right onto Laurel. House is on the right side of the street.
Subdivision Name: Other (OTHR)
Zoning: R-1
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,493
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1939
County: Orange County
APN: 28434142
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: Jaclyn
List Agent Last Name: Mariani
Co-List Agent First Name: Hilary
Co-List Agent Last Name: Sailhamer
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Co-List Office Name: T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Ginger
Buyer Agent Last Name: Douglass
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Re/Max Cornerstone
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Schools
Arovista Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Brea Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Brea-Olinda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
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