Off market aug 2018 for $739K

$1,078,714

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,522/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

$645Est. 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 Asset Mgt, Inc.

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Redfin Estimate

$1,078,714

$340K since sold in August 2018$11K since October

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B
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C
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D
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SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,010,000
E
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Market trends in 92821, CA

Last updated October 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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Sale history for 640 Balsa Ave

Date

Event

Price

Greater Lansing AoR #PW18082943

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%)

$730,865 + $109,989

$840,854

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%)

$730,865 + $109,989

$840,854

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 Oct 28, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Green Indoor Air Quality
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Doors, Exposure/Shade, Lighting, Roof, Thermostat, Windows

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Central
Has Heating: Yes

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Tile
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired for Data
Laundry Features: Common Area, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, In Garage

Pool Features
Pool Features: None
Spa Features: None

Exterior

Exterior Features
Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
Exterior Features: Balcony, Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
Fencing: Privacy, Wood
Lot Features: Back Yard, Corners Marked, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Level
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
Roof: Tile
Security Features: Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Security Lights, 24 Hour Security
Window Features: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens, Shutters

Architectural Style
Contemporary

Direction Facing
West

Property Information
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Year Built: 1969
Living Area: 1672.0
Levels: Two

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 6600.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Road Surface Type: Paved

Lot Features
View: Hills, Neighborhood

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units Total: 1

HOA Information
AssociationYN: No

Location Information
Directions: North on State College Blvd from Lambert Rd, Turn Right on Balsa Ave, property on right hand side.

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

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 Oct 28, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete, Stucco
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Equipment: Intercom, Satellite Dish
Other Structures: Shed(s)

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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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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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610 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1448 Sq. Ft.	$947,736
650 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1217 Sq. Ft.	$1,056,053
681 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1598 Sq. Ft.	$1,080,973
811 Mango St, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1217 Sq. Ft.	$966,086
825 Buttonwood Dr, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1217 Sq. Ft.	$909,484
665 Apple Dr, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$1,120,719
621 Apple Dr, Brea, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1042 Sq. Ft.	$840,740

Address	Redfin Estimate
620 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1432 Sq. Ft.	$1,040,056
660 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1472 Sq. Ft.	$983,006
661 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2562 Sq. Ft.	$1,049,477
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652 Apple Dr, Brea, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2366 Sq. Ft.	$1,290,759
677 Apple Dr, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1732 Sq. Ft.	$1,095,864
635 Apple Dr, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 1472 Sq. Ft.	$1,102,712
826 Buttonwood Dr, Brea, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1043 Sq. Ft.	$844,027

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