Off market aug 2001 for $603K

$1,838,902

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,035/mo

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3,300

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838 FORBES Dr, Brea, CA 92821

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

$557Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Carol Chamberlain •DRE #912962 • Preferred Home Brokers

Bought with Sharlynn Nagel •DRE #911529

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•Source:CRMLS #P254012

Redfin Estimate

$1,838,902

$1.2M since sold in August 2001$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 33.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.37M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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$1,373,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,025 sq ft
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D
4 beds3 baths2,327 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
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E
4 beds3 baths2,327 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$1,700,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,100 sq ft
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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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Sale history for 838 FORBES Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,400 (+5.2%)

$493,308 + $415,315

$908,623

2024

$9,887 (+2.8%)

$483,635 + $407,172

$890,807

2023

$9,615 (+0.9%)

$474,152 + $399,189

$873,341

2022

$9,527 (+1.9%)

$464,855 + $391,362

$856,217

2021

$9,347 (+0.7%)

$455,740 + $383,689

$839,429

2020

$9,285 (+2.8%)

$446,804 + $376,166

$822,970

2019

$9,030 (+1.5%)

$442,223 + $372,309

$814,532

2018

$8,893 (+1.9%)

$433,552 + $365,009

$798,561

2017

$8,724 (+2.1%)

$416,716 + $350,836

$767,552

2016

$8,548 (+1.4%)

$416,716 + $350,836

$767,552

2015

$8,429 (+3.0%)

$408,545 + $343,957

$752,502

2014

$8,183 (+0.6%)

$394,525 + $332,155

$726,680

2013

$8,135 (+2.0%)

$394,525 + $332,155

$726,680

2012

$7,973 (+2.4%)

$392,742 + $330,654

$723,396

2011

$7,785 (+1.0%)

$385,041 + $324,171

$709,212

2010

$7,711 (+0.2%)

$377,491 + $317,815

$695,306

2009

$7,693 (+2.4%)

$374,670 + $315,440

$690,110

2008

$7,513

$375,561 + $316,190

$691,751

Tax history for 838 FORBES Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,400 (+5.2%)

$493,308 + $415,315

$908,623

2024

$9,887 (+2.8%)

$483,635 + $407,172

$890,807

2023

$9,615 (+0.9%)

$474,152 + $399,189

$873,341

2022

$9,527 (+1.9%)

$464,855 + $391,362

$856,217

2021

$9,347 (+0.7%)

$455,740 + $383,689

$839,429

2020

$9,285 (+2.8%)

$446,804 + $376,166

$822,970

2019

$9,030 (+1.5%)

$442,223 + $372,309

$814,532

2018

$8,893 (+1.9%)

$433,552 + $365,009

$798,561

2017

$8,724 (+2.1%)

$416,716 + $350,836

$767,552

2016

$8,548 (+1.4%)

$416,716 + $350,836

$767,552

2015

$8,429 (+3.0%)

$408,545 + $343,957

$752,502

2014

$8,183 (+0.6%)

$394,525 + $332,155

$726,680

2013

$8,135 (+2.0%)

$394,525 + $332,155

$726,680

2012

$7,973 (+2.4%)

$392,742 + $330,654

$723,396

2011

$7,785 (+1.0%)

$385,041 + $324,171

$709,212

2010

$7,711 (+0.2%)

$377,491 + $317,815

$695,306

2009

$7,693 (+2.4%)

$374,670 + $315,440

$690,110

2008

$7,513

$375,561 + $316,190

$691,751

*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

0.39 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,369

Year built

1988

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Orange County

APN

31934107

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 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.

Zone overlays

Precise Development Zone

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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway, Direct Garage Access, Garage Door Opener
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 3

Interior

Laundry Information
Individual Room

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Built-In, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
Bonus Room, Converted Bedroom, Den, Dressing Area, Family Room, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet, Separate Family Room, Utility Room

Fireplace Information
Electric, Family Room, Living Room, Wood
Has Fireplace

Flooring Information
Carpet, Tile

Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating

Interior Features
Double Door Entry
Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Copper Plumbing Full, Wet Bar
Levels: Two
Spa Features: Private
Has Spa

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Clay
Fencing: Wrought Iron
Has Fence

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, See Remarks
Has Patio
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Lot Features: Planned Unit Development, Yard

Property Information
Total # of Units: 48
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: West
Has View

Utilities

Utilities Information
Electric: 220V In Kitchen
Sewer Connected
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 48

Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Fee: $147

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks

School Information
High School District: Brea-Olinda Unified

Location Information
Latitude: 33.93097400
Longitude: -117.88416400
Other Subdivision Name: Other
Subdivision Name: Other (OTHR)
Zoning: RES

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,369
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 31934107

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 24
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 24

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Carol
List Agent Last Name: Chamberlain

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Preferred Home Brks

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Sharlynn
Buyer Agent Last Name: Nagel

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Century 21 Superstars

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Falcon Academy of Science and Technology

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Brea Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Brea-Olinda High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 97° expected this year, 18 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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$1.75M – $2.12M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
910 Forbes Drive, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3369 Sq. Ft.	$1,600,435
874 Forbes Drive, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3369 Sq. Ft.	$1,866,480

Address	Redfin Estimate
902 Forbes Drive, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2720 Sq. Ft.	$1,456,066
862 Forbes Drive, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 2629 Sq. Ft.	$1,683,857

Address	Redfin Estimate
886 Forbes Drive, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 3320 Sq. Ft.	$1,758,662
850 Forbes Drive, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3320 Sq. Ft.	$1,846,144

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