NOT LISTED FOR SALE

121 E Fir St Brea, CA 92821

Estimated Value: $913,139 - $983,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,216 Sq Ft
$785/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 09, 2020

Last sale price $650,000 $535 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,661/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Arovista Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2020

AMAZING BREA PROPERTY ON A LARGE LOT! This home is the perfect blend of historic and modernized living. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,216 square feet of living space (Per appraiser). Cherry hardwood flooring covers most of the home and the marble bathrooms feature upgraded fixtures. The kitchen features wood cabinetry that provides plenty of storage space along with marble flooring. The master bedroom has an expansive walk-in closet along with a secondary closet. The master bathroom features an upgraded shower and a large vanity. This property is situated on an oversized 7,500 SF lot that is perfect to build an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) & still have ample open space and covered parking. The drive-thru single car garage allows vehicular access to the rear carport that can be used as an outdoor gazebo space. The backyard also features inside and outside surround sound speakers, great for entertaining! The property also offers fruit bearing trees- peach, lime, Asian pear, apricot, and lemon! The neighborhood is quiet and close to amenities such as the Brea Creek Golf Course, City Hall Park & Downtown Brea!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Horowitz

Coldwell Banker Diamond License #00983521 Listed on: 12/06/2019

Coldwell Banker Diamond

Last Buyer's Agent

Patty Wisdom

Realty One Group West License #01332776

Realty One Group West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Detached Carport Space
  • Pull-through
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Patio Home
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,216 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Awning
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Gazebo

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Arovista Elementary School
  • Brea Middle School
  • Brea High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Tax Tract Number 1361
  • Assessor Parcel Number 28432131

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 28432131
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1216.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Block Walls, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Stone, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, Separated
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 534.54
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Granite Counters, Remodeled, Stone Counters, Upgraded, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Stone Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Lighting
  • View: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Patio, Porch, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached Carport, Driveway, Concrete, Paved, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Oversized, Private, Pull-through, Side by Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Other
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Suburban

Schools

  • Elementary School: Arovista
  • High School: Brea
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brea
  • Elementary School #2: AROVIS
  • High School2: BREA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot 6500-9999, Rectangular Lot, Patio Home, Paved, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1722

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7500.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 15.05
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Tract Number: 1361

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2025
Sold by
Hercila Victor Hugo and Landa Melissa Anne
Bought by
Vhs Revocable Trust and Hercila
Current Estimated Value
$954,785

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Hercila Victor Hugo
Bought by
Hercila Victor Hugo and Landa Melissa Anne

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2019
Closed on
Dec 17, 2019
Sold by
Lindquist Lise J
Bought by
Hercila Victor Hugo
Seller's Agent
Alex Horowitz
Coldwell Banker Diamond
Buyer's Agent
Patty Wisdom
Realty One Group West
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
18.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.63%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2014
Closed on
Sep 12, 2014
Sold by
Chambers James R
Bought by
Lindquist Lise J
Seller's Agent
Alex Horowitz
Coldwell Banker Diamond
Buyer's Agent
Tess James
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$517,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
3.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.45%
Original Mortgage
$355,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2011
Sold by
Chambers James R
Bought by
Chambers James R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2008
Sold by
Mcbride Matthew
Bought by
Chambers James R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2006
Sold by
Mcbride Matthew L
Bought by
Mcbride Matthew and The Matt Mcbride 2006 Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2004
Sold by
Mcbride Don and Mcbride Beth
Bought by
Mcbride Matthew L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2002
Sold by
Chambers James R and Chambers Randy R
Bought by
Chambers James R
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vhs Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Hercila Victor Hugo -- None Listed On Document
Hercila Victor Hugo $650,000 Orange Coast Ttl Co Of Socal
Lindquist Lise J $517,000 Orange Coast Title
Chambers James R -- Lsi
Chambers James R -- Lsi Title
Chambers James R $485,500 Orange Coast Title
Mcbride Matthew -- None Available
Mcbride Matthew L -- --
Chambers James R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hercila Victor Hugo $510,400
Previous Owner Lindquist Lise J $355,000
Previous Owner Chambers James R $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/09/2020 01/09/20 Sold $650,000 +18.2% $535 / Sq Ft
12/17/2019 12/17/19 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2019 12/06/19 For Sale $550,000 0.0% $452 / Sq Ft
10/18/2016 10/18/16 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
10/04/2016 10/04/16 Under Contract -- -- --
10/03/2016 10/03/16 Off Market $2,500 -- --
09/28/2016 09/28/16 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
10/08/2014 10/08/14 Sold $517,000 +3.4% $401 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/04/2014 09/04/14 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2014 08/20/14 For Sale $500,000 -- $388 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $8,030 $710,868 $624,162 $86,706
2024 $8,030 $696,930 $611,924 $85,006
2023 $7,810 $683,265 $599,925 $83,340
2022 $7,739 $669,868 $588,162 $81,706
2021 $7,594 $656,734 $576,630 $80,104
2020 $6,639 $568,149 $486,076 $82,073
2019 $6,461 $557,009 $476,545 $80,464
2018 $6,364 $546,088 $467,201 $78,887
2017 $6,244 $535,381 $458,040 $77,341
2016 $6,121 $524,884 $449,059 $75,825
2015 $6,037 $517,000 $442,313 $74,687
2014 $5,340 $459,000 $375,264 $83,736
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW19276973

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 284-321-31