NOT LISTED FOR SALE

203 S Poplar Ave Brea, CA 92821

Estimated Value: $1,206,000 - $1,352,000

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,930 Sq Ft
$436/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 18, 2019

Last sale price $860,000 $294 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,806/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Dual Staircase
  • Brea Junior High School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • View of Hills

About This Home

As of November 2019

Reminiscent of distinguished San Francisco row houses boasting architecturally rich front entries, this surprisingly expansive six bedroom home awaits. Enjoy a true urban living experience while residing near vibrant Downtown Brea where you can stroll to favorite restaurants, unbelievable shopping, exciting night life or a relaxing neighborhood park experience. Inviting interior elements include tall ceilings, luxury vinyl flooring, with lots of windows providing filtered light and tremendous upgrades. Gorgeous French doors open to the front porch from the office/bedroom near entry with built-in desk and shelving. The gourmet kitchen has been updated with white cabinetry finished by whisper close doors and drawers, rich quartz counters, and walk-in pantry. The favorite gathering spot is the family room warmed by custom finished fireplace with entertainment niche. Upstairs leads to four bedrooms, with a master suite offering view balcony, dual vanities and walk-in closet. Pure relaxation is yours on the very private courtyard, finished with paver details, gorgeous bubbling fountain framed by espalier vine accents. Unique to this property is a separate studio above garage, ideal for professional’s use as a private office, craft room or family gaming. Behind the scenes upgrades include premium David Kaufman interior paint, high quality ducting and AC, state of the art air filter, internal wiring enables high speed internet. Tremendous upgrades and location make this home ideal!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carole Geronsin

BHHS CA Properties License #00604118 Listed on: 10/04/2019

BHHS CA Properties

Co-Listed By

Mary Fry

BHHS CA Properties License #00557571

Last Buyer's Agent

Cristal Drake

Circa Properties, Inc. License #01272061

Circa Properties, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 3,903 Sq Ft Lot
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $137 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Parking Lot

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,930 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • Wainscoting
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Raised Hearth
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Blinds
  • French Doors
  • Entryway
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Built-In Trash or Recycling Cabinet
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Property is near park and public transit
  • Urban Location

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 13
  • Tax Tract Number 15340
  • Assessor Parcel Number 31931253

Community Details

Overview

  • Laurel Walk Association, Phone Number (714) 746-0063
  • Premiere Assoc. Mgmt HOA
  • Built by Olson Homes
  • Maintained Community

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$137 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: "Award Winning" Laurel Walk
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 31931253
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2930.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Wainscoting, Wired for Data
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Raised Hearth
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 293.52
  • Room Type: Dressing Area, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Window Features: Blinds, Custom Covering
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Linen Closet/Storage, Privacy Toilet Door, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Tile Counters, Vanity Area
  • Room Kitchen Features: Built-In Trash/Recycling, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Hills, Park/Greenbelt
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Builder Name: Olson Homes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Front Porch, Stone
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Garage - Single Door, Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Maintenance Grounds, Management
  • Association Fee: 137.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Laurel Walk
  • Phone: 714-746-0063
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Urban
  • Association Management: Premiere Assoc. Mgmt

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
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Sprinklers In Front, Walkstreet, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3903.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0896

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 3903.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 15.04
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • Tax Tract Number: 15340

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2023
Sold by
Habibeh Omar
Bought by
Poplar Properties Trust and Chou
Current Estimated Value
$1,301,811

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2021
Sold by
Chou Brian Y and Popular Properties Trust
Bought by
Habibeh Omar

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2020
Sold by
Habibeh Omar
Bought by
Chou Brian Y and The Poplar Properties Trust Da

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2019
Closed on
Oct 14, 2019
Sold by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L
Bought by
Habibeh Omar
Seller's Agent
Carole Geronsin
BHHS CA Properties
Buyer's Agent
Cristal Drake
Circa Properties, Inc.
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.66%
Original Mortgage
$688,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2012
Sold by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L
Bought by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2012
Sold by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L
Bought by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2007
Sold by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L
Bought by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$605,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2007
Sold by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L
Bought by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$605,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2005
Sold by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L
Bought by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2005
Sold by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L
Bought by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2002
Sold by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L
Bought by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$433,600
Interest Rate
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2002
Sold by
Calderon E Michael and Calderon Judy L
Bought by
Schmidt Timothy S and Schmidt Karen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$433,600
Interest Rate
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 1998
Sold by
Laurel Walk Llc
Bought by
Calderon E Michael and Calderon Judy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$302,250
Interest Rate
7%
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
Poplar Properties Trust -- None Listed On Document
Habibeh Omar -- First American Title Company
Chou Brian Y -- None Available
Habibeh Omar $860,000 First American Title
Schmidt Timothy S -- Accommodation
Schmidt Timothy S -- Lawyers Title
Schmidt Timothy S -- Accommodation
Schmidt Timothy S -- Landamerica Commonwealth Tit
Schmidt Timothy S -- --
Schmidt Timothy S -- Commonwealth Title
Schmidt Timothy S -- --
Schmidt Timothy S $542,000 Southland Title Corporation
Calderon E Michael $336,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Habibeh Omar $688,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Timothy S $580,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Timothy S $605,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Timothy S $580,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Timothy S $433,600
Previous Owner Calderon E Michael $302,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/18/2019 11/18/19 Sold $860,000 +1.2% $294 / Sq Ft
10/11/2019 10/11/19 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2019 10/04/19 For Sale $850,000 -- $290 / 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 $10,421 $940,533 $627,769 $312,764
2024 $10,421 $922,092 $615,460 $306,632
2023 $10,135 $904,012 $603,392 $300,620
2022 $10,043 $886,287 $591,561 $294,726
2021 $9,930 $868,909 $579,961 $288,948
2020 $9,865 $860,000 $574,014 $285,986
2019 $14,504 $717,775 $429,260 $288,515
2018 $14,375 $703,701 $420,843 $282,858
2017 $14,202 $689,903 $412,591 $277,312
2016 $14,044 $676,376 $404,501 $271,875
2015 $7,604 $666,217 $398,425 $267,792
2014 $7,382 $653,167 $390,620 $262,547
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW19229602

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 319-312-53