Google street view image for 981 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA 92821

Off market jul 2023 for $1.5M

$1,596,483

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,542/mo

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2,720

sq ft

981 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA 92821

About this home

981 Forbes Dr is a 2,720 square foot house on a 6,500 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 05, 2023 for $1,505,000. Based on Redfin's Brea data, we estimate the home's value is $1,596,483.

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

6,500 sq ftLot Size

$587Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,596,483

$91K since sold in July 2023$8,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 20.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$1,225,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,327 sq ft
104 Morningflower, Brea, CA 92821
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,295,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,507 sq ft
1081 Oak Canyon Way, Brea, CA 92821
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,445,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,424 sq ft
1421 Strattford St, Brea, CA 92821
SOLD DEC 26, 2025
$1,373,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,025 sq ft
931 kings canyon Rd, Brea, CA 92821
Luxre Realty, Inc.
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$1,400,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,724 sq ft
897 Kings Canyon Rd, Brea, CA 92821
Keller Williams Realty
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,200,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,327 sq ft
100 Acorn, Brea, CA 92821

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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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6 MoM

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Sale history for 981 Forbes Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,765 (+5.2%)

$1,216,452 + $349,350

$1,565,802

2024

$16,887 (+32.1%)

$1,192,600 + $342,500

$1,535,100

2023

$12,788 (+0.9%)

$1,169,215 + $335,785

$1,505,000

2022

$12,674 (+1.9%)

$818,071 + $329,852

$1,147,923

2021

$12,434 (+0.7%)

$802,030 + $323,385

$1,125,415

2020

$12,352 (+2.8%)

$786,304 + $317,045

$1,103,349

2019

$12,011 (+1.5%)

$778,241 + $313,795

$1,092,036

2018

$11,829 (+1.9%)

$762,981 + $307,643

$1,070,624

2017

$11,603 (+20.3%)

$733,353 + $295,698

$1,029,051

2016

$9,643

$733,353 + $295,698

$1,029,051

2015

$9,650 (+15.1%)

$595,850 + $256,150

$852,000

2014

$8,387 (+17.5%)

$489,232 + $256,150

$745,382

2013

$7,136 (+0.1%)

$489,232 + $256,150

$745,382

2012

$7,127 (−3.4%)

$375,530 + $256,150

$631,680

2011

$7,379 (−14.8%)

$375,530 + $256,150

$631,680

2010

$8,658 (+40.0%)

$401,850 + $256,150

$658,000

2009

$6,183 (−29.2%)

$520,850 + $256,150

$777,000

2008

$8,729

$296,850 + $256,150

$553,000

Tax history for 981 Forbes Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,765 (+5.2%)

$1,216,452 + $349,350

$1,565,802

2024

$16,887 (+32.1%)

$1,192,600 + $342,500

$1,535,100

2023

$12,788 (+0.9%)

$1,169,215 + $335,785

$1,505,000

2022

$12,674 (+1.9%)

$818,071 + $329,852

$1,147,923

2021

$12,434 (+0.7%)

$802,030 + $323,385

$1,125,415

2020

$12,352 (+2.8%)

$786,304 + $317,045

$1,103,349

2019

$12,011 (+1.5%)

$778,241 + $313,795

$1,092,036

2018

$11,829 (+1.9%)

$762,981 + $307,643

$1,070,624

2017

$11,603 (+20.3%)

$733,353 + $295,698

$1,029,051

2016

$9,643

$733,353 + $295,698

$1,029,051

2015

$9,650 (+15.1%)

$595,850 + $256,150

$852,000

2014

$8,387 (+17.5%)

$489,232 + $256,150

$745,382

2013

$7,136 (+0.1%)

$489,232 + $256,150

$745,382

2012

$7,127 (−3.4%)

$375,530 + $256,150

$631,680

2011

$7,379 (−14.8%)

$375,530 + $256,150

$631,680

2010

$8,658 (+40.0%)

$401,850 + $256,150

$658,000

2009

$6,183 (−29.2%)

$520,850 + $256,150

$777,000

2008

$8,729

$296,850 + $256,150

$553,000

*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.

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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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,720
Building Sq. Ft: 2,720
Legal Description: N-TRACT: 12562 BLOCK: LOT: 37

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 622

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,500
Legal Lot Number: 37
Acres: 0.1492
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM RESIDENCE

Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,720
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Orange County
APN: 31934207
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 10, 2025

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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 • 0.7mi

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

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

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 97° expected this year, 16 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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Estimated sale price

$1.52M – $1.84M

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Home values near 981 Forbes Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
921 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3512 Sq. Ft.	$2,066,380
957 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3320 Sq. Ft.	$1,742,857

Address	Redfin Estimate
933 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$2,114,880
969 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3309 Sq. Ft.	$1,867,802

Address	Redfin Estimate
945 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2720 Sq. Ft.	$1,605,154
915 Kings Canyon Rd, Brea, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2724 Sq. Ft.	$1,469,627

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