This Brea charmer will welcome you from the second you walk in! The living room is bright and warm with natural light and original hardwood flooring. Granite counters and stainless appliances in the kitchen with walk up nook. This home boasts 3 large bedrooms! The master suite has a new bathroom with beautiful shower enclosure and walk in closet separated from the bedroom by a beautiful sliding barn door! The french doors off the master lead to the new deck with outdoor fireplace and composite Trex decking. New tile and vanity in hallway bathroom. Inside laundry off the kitchen with folding counter and overhead cabinets has access to the beautiful outdoor space. The back yard was designed to entertain. Custom patio cover and Trex deck with built in barbecue are perfect for those summer parties with friends and family. 2 car garage with long driveway separated by a rolling gate provides for many options. Close to shopping at Brea Mall, dining, night life in Downtown Brea, 57 freeway, and amazing parks and award winning Brea Olinda Unified School District!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
6,600 sq ftLot Size
$745Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jorge Villanueva•DRE #01934289• T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Bought with Jorge Villanueva•DRE #01934289• T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Curb appeal, upgrades, character, and move-in ready are all of the terms that I would use to describe this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Brea Beauty. From the street to the backyard, this house has everything that you have been looking for. Features include: An upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and gorgeous new cabinets, HUGE bedrooms including a master suite with its own bathroom with dual vanities and a walk-in closet, a newer central air conditioning and heating system, inside laundry room, beautiful original hardwood floors, a great backyard with multiple sitting areas, a long driveway and detached two car garage, upgraded dual-glazed vinyl windows, recessed lighting, and much, much more! Take one look and you will want to make this one yours! Located within walking distance to Downtown Brea with all of its shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Award winning Brea schools! Priced to sell quick. Hurry!
CRMLS #P580843
Mar 13, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 12, 2009
Sold
$390,000
$291/sq ft
Feb 11, 2009
Contingent
—
Dec 3, 2008
Price Changed
$450,000
$336/sq ft
Nov 20, 2008
Price Changed
$480,000
$358/sq ft
Oct 5, 2008
Price Changed
$489,000
$365/sq ft
Sep 6, 2008
Price Changed
$530,000
$395/sq ft
Oct 21, 2007
Price Changed
$585,000
$436/sq ft
Jul 24, 2007
Price Changed
$595,900
$444/sq ft
Jun 5, 2007
Listed
$599,000
$447/sq ft
Adorable cottage in South Brea with all the room you need! A huge master bedroom with walk-in closet, double sinks and gorgeous new shower make this home absolutely perfect! Enormous bedrooms, inside laundry, and the patio deck out on the master bedroom are just a few of the items you will love and need to see. All of this walking distance to the mall, restaurants and, of course, the top-notch Brea schools!
CRMLS #P408591
Oct 3, 2004
Sold
$525,000
$391/sq ft
Aug 3, 2004
Listed
$529,900
$395/sq ft
CRMLS #P400709
Jul 19, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jun 25, 2004
Listed
$579,900
$432/sq ft
CRMLS #P341144
Jun 26, 2003
Sold
$320,000
$239/sq ft
Apr 29, 2003
Listed
$320,000
$239/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 25, 1994
Sold
$150,000
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,553 (+5.2%)
$621,890 + $98,602
$720,492
2024
$8,134 (+2.8%)
$621,890 + $98,602
$720,492
2023
$7,911 (+0.9%)
$609,696 + $96,669
$706,365
2022
$7,838 (+1.9%)
$597,741 + $94,774
$692,515
2021
$7,691 (+0.7%)
$586,021 + $92,916
$678,937
2020
$7,641 (+16.9%)
$574,530 + $91,095
$665,625
2019
$6,537 (+1.5%)
$568,639 + $90,161
$658,800
2018
$6,438 (+1.9%)
$481,869 + $89,146
$571,015
2017
$6,316 (+2.0%)
$463,157 + $85,686
$548,843
2016
$6,189 (+1.4%)
$463,157 + $85,686
$548,843
2015
$6,102 (+26.9%)
$454,076 + $84,006
$538,082
2014
$4,809 (+4.5%)
$329,614 + $87,721
$417,335
2013
$4,602 (+0.2%)
$329,614 + $87,721
$417,335
2012
$4,592 (+0.7%)
$315,382 + $83,935
$399,317
2011
$4,559 (+3.0%)
$315,382 + $83,935
$399,317
2010
$4,428 (−6.9%)
$315,382 + $83,935
$399,317
2009
$4,756 (−21.8%)
$313,025 + $76,050
$389,075
2008
$6,079
$345,267 + $69,733
$415,000
Tax history for 617 Laurel Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,553 (+5.2%)
$621,890 + $98,602
$720,492
2024
$8,134 (+2.8%)
$621,890 + $98,602
$720,492
2023
$7,911 (+0.9%)
$609,696 + $96,669
$706,365
2022
$7,838 (+1.9%)
$597,741 + $94,774
$692,515
2021
$7,691 (+0.7%)
$586,021 + $92,916
$678,937
2020
$7,641 (+16.9%)
$574,530 + $91,095
$665,625
2019
$6,537 (+1.5%)
$568,639 + $90,161
$658,800
2018
$6,438 (+1.9%)
$481,869 + $89,146
$571,015
2017
$6,316 (+2.0%)
$463,157 + $85,686
$548,843
2016
$6,189 (+1.4%)
$463,157 + $85,686
$548,843
2015
$6,102 (+26.9%)
$454,076 + $84,006
$538,082
2014
$4,809 (+4.5%)
$329,614 + $87,721
$417,335
2013
$4,602 (+0.2%)
$329,614 + $87,721
$417,335
2012
$4,592 (+0.7%)
$315,382 + $83,935
$399,317
2011
$4,559 (+3.0%)
$315,382 + $83,935
$399,317
2010
$4,428 (−6.9%)
$315,382 + $83,935
$399,317
2009
$4,756 (−21.8%)
$313,025 + $76,050
$389,075
2008
$6,079
$345,267 + $69,733
$415,000
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,600
Year renovated
1954
Sq. Ft.
1,341
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
28435419
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Dec 25, 2019.
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
Nov 7, 2024 • Active
Residential alteration
Perform a voluntary seismic retrofit according to city standards.
Grading
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
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Two Door, RV Potential
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Range, Range/Stove Hood, Water Heater Unit
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathtub, Shower in Tub, Closet in bathroom, Double sinks in bath(s), Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Walk-in shower
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet