$1,640,000
SOLD APR 1, 2025

1304 Birchcrest Ave Brea, CA 92821

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,928 Sq Ft
9,612 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$560 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Dual Staircase
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Sonora High School Rated A
  • Multi-Level Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2025

North Hills Beauty with ideal cul-de-sac location, for your living pleasure this is a 5-bedroom 3 bath home, entire backyard has been redesigned with a customized pool with slide, waterfalls, lighting and hide-away gratto and spa, along with pavers throughout backyard and driveway. Enter via your curbside stone steps leading to beautiful front entry door. Walking into wooden floors in living room with a fireplace, kitchen and dining area. Kitchen has double sinks, center island with a sink, Quartz countertop kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line commercial type appliances with Viking slide-in chef's range, Viking refrigerator and double oven. Separate laundry room. Step down to a carpeted family room with a fireplace, walk through the double pane slider into a covered patio overlooking your dream pool, or relax in the downstairs with 2 bedrooms with a bathroom Top level has carpet, with three 3 bedrooms upstairs. The Master bedroom has master bath with his and her sinks on quartz countertop, double shower heads, with glass enclosure. Whole house fan keeps home cool and fresh. Entertainers delight with top level patio with built in barbeque, sink, refrigerator both patios are Alumawood with ceiling fans. Garage completely insulated and dry walled with attic storage. Automatic gate allows access to backyard, Tesla charger in driveway. 30 solar panels (paid off) Close to freeways, schools, and Uptown Brea for fine dining, shopping and theaters.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Socorro Garcia

DRS Brokers Brokerage Phone: 323-727-7888 License #00855937 Listed on: 01/24/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Lear

First Team Real Estate License #01942181

First Team Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 9,612 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • RV Potential

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,928 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Shutters
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Multi-Level Bedroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • North Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 35
  • Tax Tract Number 6024
  • Assessor Parcel Number 30304208
  • $379 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name Other: North Hills (NORH)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 30304208
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2928.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Block Walls, Built-in Features, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 3
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Price Per Square Foot: 560.11
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Multi-Level Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Heated, In Ground
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Double Sinks In Bath(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Private, Heated, In Ground, Waterfall
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, RV Potential
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Paved
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9612.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2207

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9612.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 14.03
  • Tax Lot: 35
  • Tax Tract Number: 6024
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 379.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 24, 2025
Closed on
Mar 10, 2025
Sold by
Marty Joseph A and Bravo-Marty Socorro
Bought by
Beard Kimberly and Beard Patrick
Seller's Agent
Socorro Garcia
DRS Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Mark Lear
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$1,688,888
Sold Price
$1,640,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,888
-2.89%
Views
113
Current Estimated Value
$1,590,262

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$49,738
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.19%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$695,609
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$894,653

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2017
Sold by
Marty Joseph A
Bought by
Marty Joseph A and Bravo Marty Socorro

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2016
Sold by
Marty Frank A and Marty Joseph
Bought by
Marty Joseph A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$491,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2016
Sold by
Marty Frank A
Bought by
Marty Frank A and Marty Joseph

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2014
Closed on
Apr 10, 2014
Sold by
Minear Charles Wesley and Minear Madeline E
Bought by
Marty Frank A
Seller's Agent
Mimi Stankowich
Coldwell Banker Envision
Buyer's Agent
Socorro Flores Garcia
DRS Brokers
List Price
$719,900
Sold Price
$710,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.17%
Original Mortgage
$497,000
Interest Rate
4.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2014
Sold by
Minear Madeline
Bought by
Minear Madeline and Minear Family Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2013
Sold by
Minear Madeline
Bought by
Minear Madeline and Minear Family Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2012
Sold by
Roberts Virginia C
Bought by
Roberts Virginia C and The Virginia Roberts Revocable Living Tr

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,000
Interest Rate
2.95%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2003
Sold by
Roberts Virginia C
Bought by
Roberts Virginia C and The Virginia Roberts Revocable Living Tr
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,640,000 Monarch Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $710,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $700,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $491,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $497,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Sold $1,640,000 -2.9% $560 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Pending -- -- --
01/24/2025 01/24/25 For Sale $1,688,888 +137.9% $577 / Sq Ft
04/30/2014 04/30/14 Sold $710,000 -1.4% $243 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/07/2014 04/07/14 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2014 04/05/14 For Sale $719,900 -- $246 / 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 $10,340 $904,013 $641,544 $262,469
2024 $10,340 $886,288 $628,965 $257,323
2023 $9,742 $836,560 $616,632 $219,928
2022 $9,643 $820,157 $604,541 $215,616
2021 $9,483 $804,076 $592,687 $211,389
2020 $9,392 $795,832 $586,610 $209,222
2019 $9,126 $780,228 $575,108 $205,120
2018 $9,049 $764,930 $563,831 $201,099
2017 $8,806 $749,932 $552,776 $197,156
2016 $8,674 $735,228 $541,937 $193,291
2015 $8,427 $724,185 $533,797 $190,388
2014 $8,787 $765,000 $586,530 $178,470
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: DW25007639

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 303-042-08