Google street view image for 970 Birchcrest Ave, Brea, CA 92821

Off market jan 1971 for $44K

$1,205,499

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $299/mo

•

3 ba

•

2,111

sq ft

970 Birchcrest Ave, Brea, CA 92821

About this home

970 Birchcrest Ave is a 2,111 square foot house on a 8,260 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 07, 1971 for $44,500. Based on Redfin's Brea data, we estimate the home's value is $1,205,499.

Single-familyProperty Type

1969Year Built

8,260 sq ftLot Size

$571Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,205,499

$1.2M since sold in January 1971$15K since September

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 8.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,399,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,246 sq ft
1321 N Puente St, Brea, CA 92821
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$1,200,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,178 sq ft
18216 Midbury, Brea, CA 92821
PROFESSIONAL R E SERVICES
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$1,469,000
C
5 beds3 baths2,517 sq ft
938 Oakcrest, Brea, CA 92821
Elevate Real Estate Agency
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,325,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,752 sq ft
1204 Birchcrest Ave, Brea, CA 92821
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$1,220,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,246 sq ft
1309 N Puente St, Brea, CA 92821
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants

Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.

Earn from this home

Sell

$1,142,652

Est. take-home

List your home with Redfin and save $6,027

Refinance

Est. cash available

Get cash now or lower your monthly rate

Rent

$4,858/mo

Redfin rental estimate

List your home for rent

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

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 18 HRS AGO
$1,628,888
4 beds3 baths3,090 sq ft
885 Kings Canyon Rd, Brea, CA 92821
COMING SOON
$3,895,000
4 beds4.5 baths4,910 sq ft
2252 E Rosecrans Ct, Brea, CA 92821
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,415,000
4 beds3 baths2,460 sq ft
840 Desert Canyon Rd, Brea, CA 92821
$969,800
3 beds1 bath958 sq ft
550 Magnolia, Brea, CA 92821
LEGACY REALTY PARTNERS, INC
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,149,900
6 beds4 baths2,842 sq ft
418 Union, Brea, CA 92821
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 970 Birchcrest Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,614 (+4.9%)

$30,893 + $82,987

$113,880

2024

$1,539 (+3.1%)

$30,893 + $82,987

$113,880

2023

$1,493 (+1.5%)

$30,288 + $81,360

$111,648

2022

$1,471 (−3.3%)

$29,694 + $79,765

$109,459

2021

$1,521 (+6.2%)

$29,112 + $78,201

$107,313

2020

$1,432 (+2.3%)

$28,541 + $76,668

$105,209

2019

$1,400 (+1.6%)

$28,249 + $75,882

$104,131

2018

$1,379 (+1.9%)

$27,695 + $74,395

$102,090

2017

$1,353 (+2.0%)

$26,620 + $71,507

$98,127

2016

$1,327 (+1.6%)

$26,620 + $71,507

$98,127

2015

$1,306 (+2.8%)

$26,098 + $70,105

$96,203

2014

$1,270 (+1.0%)

$25,202 + $67,700

$92,902

2013

$1,257 (+2.7%)

$25,202 + $67,700

$92,902

2012

$1,224 (+4.0%)

$25,088 + $67,395

$92,483

2011

$1,176 (+2.6%)

$24,596 + $66,074

$90,670

2010

$1,147 (+2.0%)

$24,114 + $64,779

$88,893

2009

$1,125 (+3.7%)

$23,934 + $64,295

$88,229

2008

$1,084

$23,991 + $64,448

$88,439

Tax history for 970 Birchcrest Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,614 (+4.9%)

$30,893 + $82,987

$113,880

2024

$1,539 (+3.1%)

$30,893 + $82,987

$113,880

2023

$1,493 (+1.5%)

$30,288 + $81,360

$111,648

2022

$1,471 (−3.3%)

$29,694 + $79,765

$109,459

2021

$1,521 (+6.2%)

$29,112 + $78,201

$107,313

2020

$1,432 (+2.3%)

$28,541 + $76,668

$105,209

2019

$1,400 (+1.6%)

$28,249 + $75,882

$104,131

2018

$1,379 (+1.9%)

$27,695 + $74,395

$102,090

2017

$1,353 (+2.0%)

$26,620 + $71,507

$98,127

2016

$1,327 (+1.6%)

$26,620 + $71,507

$98,127

2015

$1,306 (+2.8%)

$26,098 + $70,105

$96,203

2014

$1,270 (+1.0%)

$25,202 + $67,700

$92,902

2013

$1,257 (+2.7%)

$25,202 + $67,700

$92,902

2012

$1,224 (+4.0%)

$25,088 + $67,395

$92,483

2011

$1,176 (+2.6%)

$24,596 + $66,074

$90,670

2010

$1,147 (+2.0%)

$24,114 + $64,779

$88,893

2009

$1,125 (+3.7%)

$23,934 + $64,295

$88,229

2008

$1,084

$23,991 + $64,448

$88,439

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,111
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,750
Building Sq. Ft: 2,750
Legal Description: N-TRACT: 6897 BLOCK: LOT: 36

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 639

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,260
Legal Lot Number: 36
Acres: 0.1896
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,111
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,260 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Orange County
APN: 30416204

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Mariposa Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Brea Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

Brea-Olinda High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi

9/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Local insights from Redfin agents

Brea sits between Fullerton value and Yorba Linda prestige, and right now the sharp pricers are winning. Sellers launching at 2022 numbers are sitting 60-90 days; the ones priced to sell go fast. If you're buying in North OC, give Brea a serious look...
2 weeks ago • Brea
Ruben Martinez
Redfin agent
33 deals
Was this helpful?

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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° 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

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Brea, CA • 92821

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

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.

9.5 hrs

6.9 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Estimated sale price

$1.15M – $1.39M

Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $12,055 in fees. 3 minutes to get started.

Need the cash from your home fast? Sell to .

Nearby similar homes

NEW 18 HRS AGO

$1,628,888

4 beds3 baths3,090 sq ft

885 Kings Canyon Rd, Brea, CA 92821

$875,000

4 beds2 baths1,873 sq ft

1245 Arrow Wood Dr, Brea, CA 92821

$1,330,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,083 sq ft

1300 Rutledge, Brea, CA 92821

OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 3:30PM

$775,000

2 beds1 bath861 sq ft

416 S Bedford, La Habra, CA 90631

OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM3D & VIDEO TOUR

$1,415,000

4 beds3 baths2,460 sq ft

840 Desert Canyon Rd, Brea, CA 92821

OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM

$1,050,000

3 beds3 baths2,123 sq ft

1231 Meadowland, La Habra Heights, CA 90631

Century 21 Masters

New listings for sale in 92821

NEW 18 HRS AGO

$1,628,888

4 beds3 baths3,090 sq ft

885 Kings Canyon Rd, Brea, CA 92821

COMING SOON

$3,895,000

4 beds4.5 baths4,910 sq ft

2252 E Rosecrans Ct, Brea, CA 92821

OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM3D & VIDEO TOUR

$1,415,000

4 beds3 baths2,460 sq ft

840 Desert Canyon Rd, Brea, CA 92821

$969,800

3 beds1 bath958 sq ft

550 Magnolia, Brea, CA 92821

LEGACY REALTY PARTNERS, INC

3D WALKTHROUGH

$1,149,900

6 beds4 baths2,842 sq ft

418 Union, Brea, CA 92821

Home values near 970 Birchcrest Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1010 Birchcrest Avenue, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2808 Sq. Ft.	$1,302,532
1618 Birchcrest Circle, Brea, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2367 Sq. Ft.	$1,554,390

Address	Redfin Estimate
1601 Birchcrest Circle, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,244,109
1608 Birchcrest Circle, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4918 Sq. Ft.	$1,382,061

Address	Redfin Estimate
1611 Birchcrest Circle, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2089 Sq. Ft.	$1,340,356
1594 Birchcrest Circle, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2096 Sq. Ft.	$1,304,647

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

91709 homes for sale
92886 homes for sale
91765 homes for sale
91789 homes for sale
92870 homes for sale

Houses for rent in Brea	Agents near me	Irvine, CA homes for sale	Brea Housing Market
Houses for sale near me	San Diego, CA homes for sale	Fremont, CA homes for sale
Land for sale near me	San Francisco, CA homes for sale	Sacramento, CA homes for sale
Open Houses near me	Los Angeles, CA homes for sale	Brea Property Records
Condos for sale near me	San Jose, CA homes for sale	CA New Listings

Irvine homes for sale
Pasadena homes for sale
Los Angeles homes for sale

About this home

Redfin Estimate

Earn from this home

Market trends in 92821, CA

Sale history for 970 Birchcrest Ave

Tax history for 970 Birchcrest Ave

Zoning

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Lifestyle

Local insights from Redfin agents

Climate risks

Historical weather

Sun exposure

Nearby similar homes

New listings for sale in 92821

Home values near 970 Birchcrest Ave

More real estate resources