This 4-bedroom, 2-½ bath home is perfect for families in the highly sought after North Hills neighborhood. With an updated gourmet kitchen, a covered backyard patio with built-in Fire Magic grill and a sparkling pool, the stage is set for pool parties and entertaining friends. Backyard includes an amazing 2-story “cabin” playhouse nestled in pine trees – perfect for your children! Kitchen includes custom pull-out drawers and pantry, hand painted backsplash, stainless steel Viking Professional appliances and a Kitchen Aide built-in refrigerator. Counter tops are designer grade granite with custom cabinets, including a buffet and hutch, crafted by a master European cabinet-maker. All the generous sized bedrooms are located upstairs. Downstairs includes hardwood floors laid on the diagonal with slate flooring in the kitchen and Travertine in the powder room. Crown moldings, updated baseboards and door casings throughout. Beautiful French doors open the living room to a paver laid patio. Home also includes a 3-car garage and mature fruit trees, including avocado, apple, lemon and peach. Located in a well-maintained, quiet neighborhood. This home is close to Brea’s award winning schools and downtown shopping and entertainment venues.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
8,050 sq ftLot Size
$630Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Craig Reed•DRE #01318872• Craig Reed, Broker
Bought with Craig Reed•DRE #01318872• Craig Reed, Broker
A Fabulous North Hills Property. this 4br Pool Hm Is Great For Entertaining. Separate Family Rm W/ oak Chair Railings Accents The Beautiful Brick Fireplace. Gorgeous Hardwood Floor Entry Leads To Lr & Kitchen Ceramic Tile In This Great Family Kitchen. newly Refinished Cabinets Jennair Range; Most Windows Have Been Replaced Ceiling Fans In All Br Recessed Lite Thurout.
Public Records
Jun 23, 1992
Sold
$282,500
$142/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 31, 1989
Sold
$300,000
$151/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 1986
Sold
$175,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,840 (+5.2%)
$676,277 + $181,838
$858,115
2024
$9,355 (+2.8%)
$663,017 + $178,273
$841,290
2023
$9,097 (+0.9%)
$650,017 + $174,778
$824,795
2022
$9,014 (+1.9%)
$637,272 + $171,351
$808,623
2021
$8,843 (+0.7%)
$624,776 + $167,992
$792,768
2020
$8,784 (+2.8%)
$612,525 + $164,699
$777,224
2019
$8,544 (+1.5%)
$606,244 + $163,011
$769,255
2018
$8,414 (+1.9%)
$594,357 + $159,815
$754,172
2017
$8,254 (+2.0%)
$571,278 + $153,610
$724,888
2016
$8,088 (+62.1%)
$571,278 + $153,610
$724,888
2015
$4,989 (+4.6%)
$560,076 + $150,599
$710,675
2014
$4,769 (+0.6%)
$252,005 + $161,743
$413,748
2013
$4,739 (+2.1%)
$252,005 + $161,743
$413,748
2012
$4,641 (+2.6%)
$250,866 + $161,013
$411,879
2011
$4,522 (+1.2%)
$245,947 + $157,856
$403,803
2010
$4,470 (+0.4%)
$241,125 + $154,761
$395,886
2009
$4,450 (+2.6%)
$239,323 + $153,605
$392,928
2008
$4,339
$239,892 + $153,970
$393,862
Tax history for 988 Oakcrest Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,840 (+5.2%)
$676,277 + $181,838
$858,115
2024
$9,355 (+2.8%)
$663,017 + $178,273
$841,290
2023
$9,097 (+0.9%)
$650,017 + $174,778
$824,795
2022
$9,014 (+1.9%)
$637,272 + $171,351
$808,623
2021
$8,843 (+0.7%)
$624,776 + $167,992
$792,768
2020
$8,784 (+2.8%)
$612,525 + $164,699
$777,224
2019
$8,544 (+1.5%)
$606,244 + $163,011
$769,255
2018
$8,414 (+1.9%)
$594,357 + $159,815
$754,172
2017
$8,254 (+2.0%)
$571,278 + $153,610
$724,888
2016
$8,088 (+62.1%)
$571,278 + $153,610
$724,888
2015
$4,989 (+4.6%)
$560,076 + $150,599
$710,675
2014
$4,769 (+0.6%)
$252,005 + $161,743
$413,748
2013
$4,739 (+2.1%)
$252,005 + $161,743
$413,748
2012
$4,641 (+2.6%)
$250,866 + $161,013
$411,879
2011
$4,522 (+1.2%)
$245,947 + $157,856
$403,803
2010
$4,470 (+0.4%)
$241,125 + $154,761
$395,886
2009
$4,450 (+2.6%)
$239,323 + $153,605
$392,928
2008
$4,339
$239,892 + $153,970
$393,862
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,050 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1969
Sq. Ft.
1,964
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
30416514
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Office
Park & open space
Mar 3, 2026 • Final
Residential pool/spa
Install a new swimming pool and spa.
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Barbecue, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range, Grill, Range/Stove Hood, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Line to Refrigerator
Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lighting, Storm Drains, Suburban
School Information
High School District: Brea-Olinda Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.94340100
Longitude: -117.91356700
Other Subdivision Name: North Hills (NORH)
Directions: From the 57 Frwy, exit Lambert Rd. and travel west to Berry St. Turn right onto Berry St. Turn left onto Northwood Ave. Turn right onto N. Poinsettia Ave. Turn right onto Oakcrest Ave. Second house on the right. 988 Oakcrest Ave.
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Subdivision Name: North Hills (NORH)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,964
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,050 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Orange County
APN: 30416514
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 47
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 111
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Craig
List Agent Last Name: Reed
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Craig Reed, Broker
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Craig
Buyer Agent Last Name: Reed
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Craig Reed, Broker
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
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
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