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Off Market Aug 2018 for $739K

$1,097,237

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,500/mo

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1,672

sq ft

640 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA 92821

About this home

Brea welcomes you to 640 Balsa Avenue. Remodeled two story Cape Cod home offers 4 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms reminiscent of contemporary New England style living. Double door entry to living room features impressive 16 ft. high ceiling and stunning slate-stone fireplace complimented by Pottery Barn light fixtures. Gorgeous white kitchen with bay window, recessed lighting, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances: gas range stove, dishwasher, microwave oven, and wine cooler. Feel warm and cozy or cool and breezy with central heat and air conditioning, digital thermostat, and energy efficient double pane windows throughout. Retreat upstairs to master bedroom fit for a king or queen bedroom set connected to jack and jill en-suite. Bedrooms are ideally split: two upstairs and two downstairs. This home boasts a large front and back yard ready to entertain guests with a dedicated gas line installed for outdoor barbecue cooking. As well as a spacious three-car driveway, two car garage, and RV/boat parking. Brea is at your fingertips minutes away from Brea Downtown, Brea Mall, Brea Marketplace Shopping Center, The Tracks at Brea Trail, Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Wildcatters Dog Park, Birch Hills Golf Course, Hospitals, Churches, 57 Freeway, and Blue Ribbon Schools: William E. Fanning Elementary, Brea Junior High School, and Brea Olinda High School. Come and see how this beautifully upgraded smart home is the perfect balance to your dynamic lifestyle today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1969Year Built

6,600 sq ftLot Size

$656Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Albert Gomez •DRE #01919800 • T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants

Bought with Sung Cho •DRE #01908832 • Dream Realty & Investments Inc

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:CRMLS #PW18082943

Redfin Estimate

$1,097,237

$358K since sold in August 2018$3,000 since August

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Market trends in 92821, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.4%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$14K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 640 Balsa Ave

Date

Event

Price

CRMLS #PW18082943

Aug 8, 2018

Sold

$739,000

$442/sq ft

Aug 8, 2018

Sold

$739,000

$442/sq ft

Jul 5, 2018

Contingent

—

Jun 25, 2018

Price Changed

$739,000

$442/sq ft

Jun 4, 2018

Relisted

—

May 27, 2018

Contingent

—

Apr 12, 2018

Listed

$750,000

$449/sq ft

Apr 12, 2018

Listed

$739,000

$442/sq ft

CRMLS #PW15120823

Sep 21, 2015

Sold

$575,000

$344/sq ft

Sep 2, 2015

Pending

—

Jun 11, 2015

Relisted

—

Jun 8, 2015

Delisted

—

Jun 5, 2015

Listed

$549,000

$328/sq ft

Beautiful Brea Home located North of State College and located in the Fanning Elementary District. This Lovely Home Offers 4 Large Bedrooms, and Two Full Bathrooms. With a Remodeled Kitchen and Dining Area include Vinyl Wood Floors, a Bay Window, and a Glass Slider. The Family Room includes a Warm and Inviting Fireplace and a Large Window with Views to the Front Yard. New Double Door Entry Doors, Scraped Ceilings, Dual Pane Windows, Direct Garage Access, Central Heat and Air Conditioning, and a Cape Code Tile Roof all add to this Charming Home. Large and Private Backyard Perfect for Entertaining includes a Garden Area, Covered Patio, Plenty of Storage, and an In-Ground Gas Jacuzzi Perfect for Relaxing and Winding Down. This Home is within a short walk to Fanning Elementary, is in the Brea School District, is close to Shopping, Restaurants, Parks, and Easy Freeway Access. Hurry, a Home like this will not last long.

CRMLS #P681874

Jun 5, 2009

Sold

$420,000

$251/sq ft

Apr 1, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Mar 31, 2009

Listed

$390,925

$234/sq ft

CRMLS #P266263

Dec 11, 2001

Sold

$344,000

$206/sq ft

Oct 26, 2001

Listed

$348,000

$208/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 30, 1988

Sold

$205,000

$123/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 31, 1984

Sold

$121,500

$73/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,728 (+5.2%)

$716,534 + $107,833

$824,367

2024

$9,250 (+2.8%)

$716,534 + $107,833

$824,367

2023

$8,996 (+0.9%)

$702,484 + $105,719

$808,203

2022

$8,915 (+1.9%)

$688,709 + $103,647

$792,356

2021

$8,748 (+0.7%)

$675,205 + $101,615

$776,820

2020

$8,691 (+2.8%)

$661,966 + $99,623

$761,589

2019

$8,454 (+21.9%)

$655,178 + $98,602

$753,780

2018

$6,938 (+1.9%)

$642,331 + $96,669

$739,000

2017

$6,807 (+2.0%)

$490,289 + $96,211

$586,500

2016

$6,672 (+27.8%)

$490,289 + $96,211

$586,500

2015

$5,221 (+3.0%)

$480,675 + $94,325

$575,000

2014

$5,069 (+0.6%)

$340,853 + $100,355

$441,208

2013

$5,037 (+2.1%)

$340,853 + $100,355

$441,208

2012

$4,933 (+1.0%)

$339,312 + $99,902

$439,214

2011

$4,885 (+1.1%)

$332,658 + $97,944

$430,602

2010

$4,830 (+6.5%)

$326,135 + $96,024

$422,159

2009

$4,535 (+2.5%)

$323,697 + $95,307

$419,004

2008

$4,423

$297,697 + $96,932

$394,629

Tax history for 640 Balsa Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,728 (+5.2%)

$716,534 + $107,833

$824,367

2024

$9,250 (+2.8%)

$716,534 + $107,833

$824,367

2023

$8,996 (+0.9%)

$702,484 + $105,719

$808,203

2022

$8,915 (+1.9%)

$688,709 + $103,647

$792,356

2021

$8,748 (+0.7%)

$675,205 + $101,615

$776,820

2020

$8,691 (+2.8%)

$661,966 + $99,623

$761,589

2019

$8,454 (+21.9%)

$655,178 + $98,602

$753,780

2018

$6,938 (+1.9%)

$642,331 + $96,669

$739,000

2017

$6,807 (+2.0%)

$490,289 + $96,211

$586,500

2016

$6,672 (+27.8%)

$490,289 + $96,211

$586,500

2015

$5,221 (+3.0%)

$480,675 + $94,325

$575,000

2014

$5,069 (+0.6%)

$340,853 + $100,355

$441,208

2013

$5,037 (+2.1%)

$340,853 + $100,355

$441,208

2012

$4,933 (+1.0%)

$339,312 + $99,902

$439,214

2011

$4,885 (+1.1%)

$332,658 + $97,944

$430,602

2010

$4,830 (+6.5%)

$326,135 + $96,024

$422,159

2009

$4,535 (+2.5%)

$323,697 + $95,307

$419,004

2008

$4,423

$297,697 + $96,932

$394,629

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,600 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,651

Year built

1969

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Orange County

APN

31905304

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Boat, Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Parking Space, RV Access/Parking
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Area, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Inside, Washer Hookup

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
Has Appliances
In Kitchen, Country Kitchen
Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathtub, Shower, Double sinks in bath(s), Exhaust fan(s), Hollywood Bathroom (Jack&Jill), Privacy toilet door, Separate tub and shower

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
Attic, Formal Entry, Jack & Jill, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Multi-Level Bedroom

Fireplace Information
Living Room, Gas, Wood, Fire Pit
Has Fireplace

Flooring Information
Tile

Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating

Interior Features
Double Door Entry, Sliding Glass Door(s)
Ceiling Fan, Granite Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Intercom, Living Room Balcony, Pull Down Stairs to Attic, Recessed Lighting, Storage Space, Two Story Ceilings, Wired for Data
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Security Features: 24 Hour Security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector, Wired for Alarm System
Window Features: Bay Window, Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens, Shutters

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Tile
Other Structures: Shed
Fencing: Good Condition, Privacy, Wood
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete, Stucco

Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab

Exterior Features
Barbecue Private, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Satellite Dish
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch - Front, Wood
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers

Green Property Infomration
Energy Efficient: Appliances, Doors, Exposure/Shade, Electrical/Lighting, Roofing, Thermostat/Controllers, Windows

Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Corners Established, Front Yard, Greenbelt, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot 6500-9999, Lot-Level/Flat, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear

Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: None, Other - See Remarks
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: West
Parcel Number: 31905304
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor

Utilities

Utilities Information
Electric: Standard
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lighting, Suburban

School Information
Elementary School: Fanning
Middle Or Junior School: Brea-Olinda Unified
High School: Brea Olinda
High School District: Brea-Olinda Unified
Elementary School 2: FANNIN
Middle Or Junior School 2: BREA
High School 2: BREOLI

Location Information
Latitude: 33.92774300
Longitude: -117.88419000
Other Subdivision Name: OTHR
Directions: North on State College Blvd from Lambert Rd, Turn Right on Balsa Ave, property on right hand side.
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Subdivision Name: Other (OTHR)

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,651
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 31905304

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 79
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 79

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Albert
List Agent Last Name: Gomez

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Sung
Buyer Agent Last Name: Cho

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Dream Realty Asset Mgt, Inc.

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Schools

Falcon Academy of Science and Technology

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Brea Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Brea-Olinda High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

5/10 Fire Factor

4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° 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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Brea, CA • 92821

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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 6.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.04M – $1.26M

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Home values near 640 Balsa Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
610 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1448 Sq. Ft.	$940,635
650 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1217 Sq. Ft.	$1,042,825

Address	Redfin Estimate
620 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1432 Sq. Ft.	$1,045,858
660 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1472 Sq. Ft.	$978,893

Address	Redfin Estimate
630 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1217 Sq. Ft.	$915,145
670 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1693 Sq. Ft.	$996,529

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