NOT LISTED FOR SALE

178 N Orange Ave Brea, CA 92821

Estimated Value: $826,000 - $871,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
1,493 Sq Ft
$569/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 03, 2025

Last sale price $835,000 $559 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,422/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • City Lights View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Brea Junior High School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to The Tracks at Brea

About This Home

As of February 2025

Resting only steps from the scenic Brea Trails, this beautifully modernized townhome offers the unique combination of contemporary living and desirable location. The home features a bright and open living room, encompassed by crystal clear dual-pane windows that overlook the stunning views of trails and city lights. As a corner lot, it promises the abundance of sunlight flooding the home, all day long. The radiantly lit kitchen boasts chic grey cabinetry, luxurious stone countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, providing a sleek and modern aesthetic. Steps away from the kitchen, walk through sliding glass doors onto your own private balcony and enjoy the breathtaking cotton candy sunsets. The high-quality laminate flooring is layered throughout each tier of this multileveled home, showcasing both elegance and durability. The spacious primary bedroom is a serene retreat, complete with a walk-in closet, an en-suite bathroom with a dual sink vanity, and a walk-in shower mirroring a spa-like experience. Two additional bedrooms, each with ample closet space and large windows, provide lovely views of the surrounding neighborhood. The first floor includes direct access to your privately attached 2-car garage that includes a 220-volt electrical car hookup. Only a short 5-minute walk from Downtown Brea, this remodeled home provides convenient access to shopping, dining, and major roadways, making it the perfect house to finally say, “I’m home.” The harmonious weaving between modern luxury and outdoor tranquility, all awaiting your presence in the heart of Brea!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Horowitz

Coldwell Banker Diamond Brokerage Email: alex@alexhorowitz.com License #00983521 Listed on: 12/13/2024

Coldwell Banker Diamond

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenny Yu

Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz License #01270838

Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 2016 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • No Units Located Below
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $375 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,493 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entryway
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Laurel Elementary School
  • Brea Middle School
  • Brea Olinda High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 17780
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93066653
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • 13 Units
  • Trailview Townhomes Association, Phone Number (949) 661-7767
  • Trailview HOA
  • Maintained Community

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 2016 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$375 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Trailview
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93066653
  • Year Built: 2016
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1493.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Stories: 3
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, No One Above, No One Below
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, In Living Room, Separated
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Three Or More, Multi/Split
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 559.28
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage, Privacy Toilet Door, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Flat, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Closet, Inside, Upper Level, Stackable, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Maintenance Grounds
  • Association Fee: 375.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Trailview Townhomes
  • Phone: 949-661-7767
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Trailview

Schools

  • Elementary School: Laurel
  • High School: Brea Olinda
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brea
  • Elementary School #2: LAUREL2
  • High School2: BREOLI

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • Latitude Manual: 33.92115300

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 13
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 15.04
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 17780

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2024
Closed on
Jan 6, 2025
Sold by
Acero Mel Christian Vega and Acero Anh Tran
Bought by
Kim Soo Jin
Seller's Agent
Alex Horowitz
Coldwell Banker Diamond
Buyer's Agent
Jenny Yu
Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz
List Price
$800,000
Sold Price
$835,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
4.38%
Views
162
Current Estimated Value
$849,549

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,549
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.74%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Outstanding Balance
$345,899
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$503,650

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2020
Sold by
Acero Mel Christian Vega and Vega Melodia F
Bought by
Acero Mel Christian Vega and Acero Anh Tran

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$551,400
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2017
Closed on
Apr 17, 2017
Sold by
Brea Trailview
Bought by
Acero Mel Christian Vega and Vega Melodia F
Seller's Agent
Alex Horowitz
Coldwell Banker Diamond
Buyer's Agent
Alex Horowitz
Coldwell Banker Diamond
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.33%
Original Mortgage
$555,750
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Kim Soo Jin $835,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Acero Mel Christian Vega -- Chicago Title Company
Acero Mel Christian Vega $585,000 Fidelity National Title Grou
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kim Soo Jin $350,000
Previous Owner Acero Mel Christian Vega $551,400
Previous Owner Acero Mel Christian Vega $555,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Sold $835,000 +4.4% $559 / Sq Ft
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2024 12/30/24 For Sale $800,000 0.0% $536 / Sq Ft
12/27/2024 12/27/24 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2024 12/13/24 For Sale $800,000 +36.8% $536 / Sq Ft
04/19/2017 04/19/17 Sold $585,000 -2.5% $384 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/17/2017 04/17/17 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2017 04/13/17 For Sale $600,000 -- $393 / 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 $7,568 $675,459 $416,087 $259,372
2024 $7,568 $662,215 $407,928 $254,287
2023 $7,359 $649,231 $399,930 $249,301
2022 $7,290 $636,501 $392,088 $244,413
2021 $7,152 $624,021 $384,400 $239,621
2020 $7,139 $620,806 $382,419 $238,387
2019 $6,945 $608,634 $374,921 $233,713
2018 $6,840 $596,700 $367,569 $229,131
2017 $3,298 $268,095 $41,437 $226,658
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW24246787

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-666-53