Google street view image for 540 S Walnut Ave, Brea, CA 92821

Off market sep 1993 for $165K

$772,434

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $733/mo

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1,008

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540 S Walnut Ave, Brea, CA 92821

About this home

540 S Walnut Ave is a 1,008 square foot house on a 6,000 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 02, 1993 for $165,000. Based on Redfin's Brea data, we estimate the home's value is $772,434.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

6,000 sq ftLot Size

$766Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$772,434

$607K since sold in September 1993$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 17.1% lower than the average sale price ($932K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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$825,000
C
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D
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$1,127,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,512 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$905,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,118 sq ft
127 S Redwood Ave, Brea, CA 92821

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Market trends in 92821, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.7%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

4 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 540 S Walnut Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,863 (+5.0%)

$157,186 + $60,201

$217,387

2024

$2,728 (+2.9%)

$157,186 + $60,201

$217,387

2023

$2,651 (+1.1%)

$154,104 + $59,021

$213,125

2022

$2,621 (+1.8%)

$151,083 + $57,864

$208,947

2021

$2,574 (+0.7%)

$148,120 + $56,730

$204,850

2020

$2,556 (+2.5%)

$145,216 + $55,618

$200,834

2019

$2,494 (+1.5%)

$143,727 + $55,048

$198,775

2018

$2,457 (+1.9%)

$140,909 + $53,969

$194,878

2017

$2,412 (+1.9%)

$135,437 + $51,874

$187,311

2016

$2,366 (+1.4%)

$135,437 + $51,874

$187,311

2015

$2,333 (+2.9%)

$132,782 + $50,857

$183,639

2014

$2,267 (+0.8%)

$128,225 + $49,113

$177,338

2013

$2,250 (+2.3%)

$128,225 + $49,113

$177,338

2012

$2,200 (+3.1%)

$127,645 + $48,892

$176,537

2011

$2,133 (+1.7%)

$125,142 + $47,934

$173,076

2010

$2,098 (+1.0%)

$122,688 + $46,995

$169,683

2009

$2,076 (+2.9%)

$121,771 + $46,644

$168,415

2008

$2,017

$122,061 + $46,755

$168,816

Tax history for 540 S Walnut Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,863 (+5.0%)

$157,186 + $60,201

$217,387

2024

$2,728 (+2.9%)

$157,186 + $60,201

$217,387

2023

$2,651 (+1.1%)

$154,104 + $59,021

$213,125

2022

$2,621 (+1.8%)

$151,083 + $57,864

$208,947

2021

$2,574 (+0.7%)

$148,120 + $56,730

$204,850

2020

$2,556 (+2.5%)

$145,216 + $55,618

$200,834

2019

$2,494 (+1.5%)

$143,727 + $55,048

$198,775

2018

$2,457 (+1.9%)

$140,909 + $53,969

$194,878

2017

$2,412 (+1.9%)

$135,437 + $51,874

$187,311

2016

$2,366 (+1.4%)

$135,437 + $51,874

$187,311

2015

$2,333 (+2.9%)

$132,782 + $50,857

$183,639

2014

$2,267 (+0.8%)

$128,225 + $49,113

$177,338

2013

$2,250 (+2.3%)

$128,225 + $49,113

$177,338

2012

$2,200 (+3.1%)

$127,645 + $48,892

$176,537

2011

$2,133 (+1.7%)

$125,142 + $47,934

$173,076

2010

$2,098 (+1.0%)

$122,688 + $46,995

$169,683

2009

$2,076 (+2.9%)

$121,771 + $46,644

$168,415

2008

$2,017

$122,061 + $46,755

$168,816

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Sep 14, 2026 • Active

Residential re-roof

Roofing

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOLE W J TR
Living Sq. Ft: 1,008
Building Sq. Ft: 1,008
Legal Description: W J HOLE TR LOT 20 NELY 40 FT SWLY 234 FT NWLY 150FT SELY 300 FT TR 818

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 256

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,000
Legal Lot Number: 20
Acres: 0.1377
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1929
County: Orange County
APN: 28426409

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026

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Schools

Arovista Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

Brea Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Brea-Olinda High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

9/10

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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, 21 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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$734,000 – $889,000

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Home values near 540 S Walnut Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
553 S Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$832,562
541 S Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1696 Sq. Ft.	$913,533

Address	Redfin Estimate
549 S Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1044 Sq. Ft.	$794,231
537 S Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1169 Sq. Ft.	$776,695

Address	Redfin Estimate
545 S Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1720 Sq. Ft.	$845,488
533 S Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 884 Sq. Ft.	$675,783

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