NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1255 Driftwood Place Brea, CA 92821

Estimated Value: $981,000 - $998,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
$688/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 23, 2018

Last sale price $669,000 $465 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,979/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • View of Hills
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Mariposa Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Lawn

About This Home

As of August 2018

Nestled on a quiet cul de sac in a very desirable Brea neighborhood sits this charming turnkey home with beautiful views of the Brea Hills.
This home features a spacious living-room with skylight, fireplace, scraped ceilings and beautiful crown molding joined with a upgraded tile floor kitchen and dining room. Four bedrooms one of which has been turned into an office, Two full bathrooms, with an attached 2 - Car Garage.
This warm upgraded single level home is move in ready.
Close distance to schools, restaurants, shopping mall, and freeways.. Such a wonderful combination to
experience life in Brea and all that it offers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brent Schwalm

Platinum California Realty License #02008124 Listed on: 07/16/2018

Platinum California Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Peggy McCullough

First Team Real Estate License #01296354

First Team Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,411

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 9,679 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Upgraded Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • Doors swing in
  • Accessible Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Mariposa Elementary School
  • Brea Middle School
  • Brea Olinda High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts For Spa
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 118
  • Tax Tract Number 4802
  • Assessor Parcel Number 30408321

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,411

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: West Brea
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 30408321
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1440.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Pantry, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: West
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: 36 Inch Or More Wide Halls, Doors - Swing In, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Family Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 464.58
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen, Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Satellite Dish
  • View: Hills, Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Vinyl, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio Open
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Electric: 220 Volts For Spa
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Brea-Olinda Unified
  • Elementary School: Mariposa
  • Middle School: Brea
  • High School: Brea Olinda
  • Elementary School: Mariposa
  • High School: Brea Olinda
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brea
  • Elementary School #2: MARIPO
  • High School2: BREOLI

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Windows

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Lawn, Lot 6500-9999, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9679.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 118
  • Tax Tract Number: 4802

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2018
Closed on
Jul 27, 2018
Sold by
Des Marais Kathleen J
Bought by
Porras Maark and Porras Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Brent Schwalm
Platinum California Realty
Buyer's Agent
Peggy McCullough
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$659,900
Sold Price
$669,000
Premium/Discount to List
$9,100
1.38%
Current Estimated Value
$990,652

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$321,652
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.89%
Original Mortgage
$379,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2006
Sold by
Des Marais Kathleen J and Balis Kathleen J
Bought by
Des Marais Kathleen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2005
Sold by
Des Marais Kathleen J
Bought by
Balis Kathleen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2004
Sold by
Balis Kathleen J
Bought by
Desmarais Kathleen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2004
Sold by
Balis Jesse R
Bought by
Desmarais Kathleen J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2003
Sold by
Desmarais Kathleen J
Bought by
Balis Jesse R and Desmarais Kathleen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2002
Sold by
Desmarais Kathleen J and Stevenson Kathleen J
Bought by
Desmarais Kathleen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
7.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 1999
Sold by
Desmarais Kathleen J
Bought by
Stevenson Kathleen J and Desmarais Kathleen J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Porras Maark $669,000 Western Resources Title
Des Marais Kathleen J -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Balis Kathleen J -- --
Desmarais Kathleen J -- California Counties Title Co
Balis Kathleen J -- California Counties Title Co
Desmarais Kathleen J -- --
Balis Jesse R -- --
Desmarais Kathleen J -- Chicago Title Co
Stevenson Kathleen J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Porras Mark $470,000
Closed Porras Mark $409,000
Closed Porras Mark $411,000
Closed Porras Maark $379,000
Previous Owner Marais Kathleen J Des $338,500
Previous Owner Des Marais Kathleen J $306,000
Previous Owner Des Marais Kathleen J $309,000
Previous Owner Des Marais Kathleen J $306,562
Previous Owner Des Marais Kathleen J $270,000
Previous Owner Des Marais Kathleen J $50,000
Previous Owner Balis Kathleen J $150,000
Previous Owner Balis Kathleen J $203,000
Previous Owner Balis Jesse R $190,000
Previous Owner Desmarais Kathleen J $40,000
Previous Owner Desmarais Kathleen J $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/23/2018 08/23/18 Sold $669,000 +1.4% $465 / Sq Ft
07/22/2018 07/22/18 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2018 07/16/18 For Sale $659,900 0.0% $458 / Sq Ft
01/27/2016 01/27/16 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
01/22/2016 01/22/16 Price Changed $2,500 -3.8% $2 / Sq Ft
01/13/2016 01/13/16 For Rent $2,600 -- --
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 $8,411 $746,279 $673,537 $72,742
2024 $8,411 $731,647 $660,331 $71,316
2023 $8,180 $717,301 $647,383 $69,918
2022 $8,106 $703,237 $634,689 $68,548
2021 $7,954 $689,449 $622,245 $67,204
2020 $7,902 $682,380 $615,865 $66,515
2019 $7,688 $669,000 $603,789 $65,211
2018 $964 $55,386 $22,366 $33,020
2017 $948 $54,300 $21,927 $32,373
2016 $931 $53,236 $21,497 $31,739
2015 $918 $52,437 $21,174 $31,263
2014 $894 $51,410 $20,759 $30,651
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG18172500

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 304-083-21