WELCOME TO 601 CHERRY STREET IN THE HEART OF BREA, offering approximately 2,847 square feet of combined living, entertaining, and future-use potential, including a 1,600-square-foot main residence, an 827-square-foot covered patio, a 272-square-foot detached workshop with ADU potential, and a 148-square-foot detached playhouse or flex space. Situated on a spacious lot over 10,000-square feet, this well-maintained single-story, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a functional floor plan with multiple indoor and outdoor living areas. The front living room flows into the dining area and kitchen before opening to a dramatic great room highlighted by vaulted wood ceilings with exposed beams, a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, and expansive sliding glass doors leading to the backyard. Designed with entertaining in mind, the impressive covered patio expands the usable living space and includes built-in lighting, recessed speakers, and convenient controls for exterior flood lighting. The backyard also features extensive landscape lighting, including uplighting for mature trees, motion-sensor lighting, and floodlights capable of illuminating the entire yard. The property offers exceptional versatility with a detached 272-square-foot workshop equipped with its own 220-volt electrical panel, underground 220-volt service, ducting for future air conditioning, sprinkler access, and a dedicated air conditioning circuit and condenser breaker. Whether utilized as a workshop today or transformed into a future ADU, guest suite, home office, multigenerational living space, or potential income-producing opportunity, this space provides incredible flexibility and long-term value. An additional 148-square-foot detached playhouse offers even more possibilities as a creative studio, fitness room, hobby space, or recreation area. Additional improvements include dual-pane windows, a 15-SEER HVAC system and furnace, a 30-year composition roof with new sheathing, fresh interior paint, new carpet, new laminate flooring, recessed lighting, ceiling fans throughout, and a water heater replaced in 2021. Conveniently located near highly regarded schools, parks, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, 601 Cherry Street combines thoughtful upgrades, flexible living spaces, and future potential in one of Brea's most desirable neighborhoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
10,248 sq ftLot Size
$775Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alex Horowitz•DRE #00983521• Coldwell Banker Diamond
Contact: alex@alexhorowitz.com
Bought with Daniel Cerecedes•DRE #01865922• Carolwood Estates
Bought with Meghedi Cerecedes•DRE #02132847• The Global Brokerage Inc.
Est. $3,557 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 601 Cherry St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #PW26119597
Jul 31, 2026
Sold
$1,240,000
$775/sq ft
Jul 10, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 10, 2026
Price Changed
$1,300,000
$813/sq ft
Jul 2, 2026
Relisted
—
Jun 20, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 11, 2026
Listed
$1,000,000
$625/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 21, 2008
Sold
$425,000
$266/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,594 (+5.1%)
$457,227 + $90,064
$547,291
2024
$6,273 (+2.8%)
$457,227 + $90,064
$547,291
2023
$6,100 (+1.0%)
$448,261 + $88,299
$536,560
2022
$6,042 (+1.9%)
$439,472 + $86,568
$526,040
2021
$5,930 (+0.7%)
$430,855 + $84,871
$515,726
2020
$5,890 (+2.7%)
$422,407 + $83,207
$505,614
2019
$5,733 (+1.5%)
$418,076 + $82,354
$500,430
2018
$5,648 (+1.9%)
$409,878 + $80,740
$490,618
2017
$5,542 (+2.0%)
$393,963 + $77,605
$471,568
2016
$5,432 (+1.4%)
$393,963 + $77,605
$471,568
2015
$5,357 (+3.0%)
$386,238 + $76,084
$462,322
2014
$5,203 (+2.1%)
$372,984 + $73,474
$446,458
2013
$5,094 (+2.1%)
$372,984 + $73,474
$446,458
2012
$4,989 (+2.6%)
$371,299 + $73,142
$444,441
2011
$4,863 (+1.1%)
$364,019 + $71,708
$435,727
2010
$4,808 (+0.4%)
$356,882 + $70,302
$427,184
2009
$4,789 (+567.4%)
$354,215 + $69,777
$423,992
2008
$718
$355,057 + $69,943
$425,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,248 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
1,593
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
28435319
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 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
Uncovered Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage, RV Access/Parking, Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Water Heater Unit, Garbage Disposal, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Dishwasher
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room, Area
Kitchen Open to Family Room, Granite Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Upgraded, Quartz Counters, Shower in Tub, Exhaust fan(s), Walk-in shower, Linen Closet/Storage, Double sinks in bath(s), Bathtub, Shower, Granite Counters
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Separate Family Room, Art Studio, Bonus Room, Workshop, All Bedrooms Down, Office, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Den
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Laminated
Heating Information
Fireplace, Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Sliding Glass Door(s), Mirrored Closet Doors
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Crown Moldings, Built-Ins, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Ceiling Fan, Recessed Lighting, Open Floor Plan, Storage Space, Granite Counters