$1,700,000
SOLD JAN 23, 2026

109 N Thistle Rd Brea, CA 92821

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,918 Sq Ft
9,448 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$583 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Filtered Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Olinda Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2026

**Property has SOLD. Input for comparable sold property purposes.** Stunningly updated executive home in the highly coveted Country Hills community of Brea — a rare opportunity to own this labor of love, a meticulously remodeled, professionally designed residence that blends timeless comfort with modern sophistication. Every detail reflects care and luxury, from the newly remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, farmhouse sink, and spacious peninsula overlooking a serene, park-like backyard, to the versatile layout that perfectly balances work, play, and daily life. The downstairs den offers a private office or guest bedroom with a nearby convenient bathroom with shower, while the upstairs bonus room adapts effortlessly as a lounge, craft space, or expansive fifth bedroom. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a spa-inspired bath with dual vanities and spa tower, soaking tub, custom glass shower, smart toilet, and walk-in closet. All bathrooms are beautifully appointed with stone countertops with the shared bath featuring dual sink vanities. Step outside to your own tranquil park-like backyard oasis, complete with a covered patio, outdoor ceiling fans and lighting, two soothing fountains, lush grass, and a raised deck ideal for entertaining or quiet relaxation. A spacious 3-car direct entry garage completes this home. Country Hills elevates everyday living with resort-style amenities including lap pool, spa, tennis and pickleball courts, and scenic walking paths. Moments from top-rated schools, premier shopping, dining, and easy freeway access, this home is a rare find that combines turnkey luxury, thoughtful design, and a lifestyle of comfort and convenience — a must-see for discerning buyers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joan Macalalad

Circa Properties, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 714-658-2752 License #01783364 Listed on: 02/10/2026

Circa Properties, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Eva Pingli Tan

Eva Tan, Broker License #01175870

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 9,450 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $220 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Concrete Roof
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 2,918 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Awning
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Mirrored Closets Doors

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 12
  • Tax Tract Number 10098
  • Assessor Parcel Number 32020105

Community Details

Overview

  • Country Hills Estates Association, Phone Number (714) 557-5900
  • Tritz Professional Management Services HOA
  • Country Hills Estates Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

9,450 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$220 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: refrigerator, washer, dryer, water softener
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Country Hills Estates (CHE)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 32020105
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2918.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Fan, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Copper Plumbing Full, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Wet Bar
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 582.59
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Entry, Family Room, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Utility Room
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Blinds, Garden Window(s), Plantation Shutters, Screens, Shutters, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered
  • Pool Features: Association, Community, Fenced, Filtered, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Concrete
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Range Hood, Water Heater
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 220.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Country Hills Estates
  • Phone: 714-557-5900
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Suburban
  • Association Management: Tritz Professional Management Services

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lot 6500-9999, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9450.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2169

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9450.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 191
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 12
  • Tax Tract Number: 10098

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2026
Closed on
Jan 7, 2026
Sold by
Gill Jeffry Marcus and Gill Nancy Carvin
Bought by
Kim Kevin S and Kim Theresa J
Seller's Agent
Joan Macalalad
Circa Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Eva Pingli Tan
Eva Tan, Broker
List Price
$1,699,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-36.84%
Original Mortgage
$1,700,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,698,378
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$126,101

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2025
Sold by
Gill Jeffry Marcus and Gill Nancy Carvin
Bought by
Gill Family Trust and Gill

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2020
Sold by
Gill Jeffry M and Gill Nancy C
Bought by
Gill Jeffry Marcus and Gill Nancy C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$502,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2015
Closed on
Nov 13, 2015
Sold by
Macknight Christopher L and Macknight Phyllis A
Bought by
Gill Jeffry M and Gill Nancy C Chung
Seller's Agent
Brigid Ricker
Circa Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Joan Macalalad
Circa Properties, Inc.
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$827,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.45%
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2005
Sold by
Tefteller John
Bought by
Macknight Christopher L and Macknight Phyllis A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,700
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,700,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $827,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $765,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,700,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $502,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $525,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $114,700 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $612,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/10/2026 02/10/26 For Sale $1,699,000 -0.1% $582 / Sq Ft
01/23/2026 01/23/26 Sold $1,700,000 +105.6% $583 / Sq Ft
01/23/2026 01/23/26 Pending -- -- --
12/17/2015 12/17/15 Sold $827,000 +0.2% $276 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/11/2015 11/11/15 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2015 11/06/15 For Sale $825,000 -- $275 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,835 $978,996 $750,207 $228,789
2024 $10,835 $959,800 $735,497 $224,303
2023 $10,537 $940,981 $721,076 $219,905
2022 $10,442 $922,531 $706,937 $215,594
2021 $10,244 $904,443 $693,076 $211,367
2020 $10,176 $895,170 $685,970 $209,200
2019 $9,896 $877,618 $672,519 $205,099
2018 $9,746 $860,410 $659,332 $201,078
2017 $9,560 $843,540 $646,404 $197,136
2016 $9,445 $827,000 $633,729 $193,271
2015 $9,199 $811,000 $615,111 $195,889
2014 $8,276 $735,140 $539,251 $195,889
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW26029432

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 320-201-05

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