$1,200,000
SOLD MAY 14, 2025

449 S Walnut Ave Brea, CA 92821

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,480 Sq Ft
6,950 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$811 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • Arovista Elementary School Rated A-
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to City Hall Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Completely Renovated 1938 Historic Home – The Edward & Lilian Peterkin house (No. 49)

Welcome to this stunningly restored 1938 Brea Historical Society treasure, officially recognized as The Edward & Lilian Peterkin House (Historic Property No. 49). This immaculate 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a functional, thoughtfully designed layout that seamlessly blends historic character with modern luxury.

Undergoing a fully permitted, year-long restoration, no detail was overlooked and no corners were cut. The home features brand-new electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, along with restored windows, a completely designer updated kitchen with high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and beautifully restored original wood work throughout. The bathrooms have been elegantly redesigned, maintaining classic charm while offering modern comfort and style.

Across the street, enjoy the vibrant community park, home to seasonal celebrations like summer concerts, festive gatherings, and a spectacular 4th of July celebration. It’s the perfect setting to relax in a safe neighborhood spirit.

Adding to its rich legacy, this home once welcomed Judy Garland, the legendary actress from The Wizard of Oz, making it not just a residence but a fascinating piece of Hollywood history.

As part of the local historic society and qualifying for the Mills Act, this home comes with significant property tax savings, making it an exceptional opportunity to own a true historic masterpiece.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mirna Martinez

ROA California Inc. Brokerage Phone: 310-483-8904 License #01773121 Listed on: 04/18/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Vinh Tran

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01090711

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $903

Year Built

  • Built in 1938 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,950 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • New Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • On-Hand Building Permits

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Redwood Siding
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,480 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Humidity Controlled
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

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

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heavy Electric
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 13 / B
  • Tax Tract Number 154
  • Assessor Parcel Number 28424114

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Dog Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$903

Year Built

Built in 1938 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: stove, microwave, dishwasher
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Property Condition: Building Permit, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 28424114
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1480.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Built-in Features, Copper Plumbing Full, Furnished, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Partially Furnished, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Sunken Living Room
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: living room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas, Wood Burning
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 810.81
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Formal Entry, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Humidity Controlled, Linen Closet/Storage, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Upgraded
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • View: Park/Greenbelt
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: New Condition, Stucco Wall, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Redwood Siding, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Water Available
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, Electricity - On Property, Heavy
  • Heating Type: Central, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Energy Star Qualified Equipment
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Brea-Olinda Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6950.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1596

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6950.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: B
  • Tax Census Tract: 15.03
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • Tax Tract Number: 154

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2025
Closed on
May 8, 2025
Sold by
Mgm Property Investments Inc
Bought by
Quintana-Ortiz Christina Marie and Ortiz Leonard Michael
Seller's Agent
Mirna Martinez
ROA California Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Vinh Tran
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,125,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
6.67%
Total Days on Market
6
Views
44

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-27.17%
Original Mortgage
$1,178,265
Outstanding Balance
$1,178,265
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$33,987

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2024
Closed on
Jul 2, 2024
Sold by
Buck Douglas K and Benson Susan J
Bought by
Mgm Property Investments Inc
Seller's Agent
Nicole Jones
HOMESMART, EVERGREEN REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Jones
HOMESMART, EVERGREEN REALTY
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-4%
Views
34

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
87.88%
Original Mortgage
$648,000
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2007
Sold by
Massagli Daniel and Massagli Judy J
Bought by
Buck Douglas K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 1993
Sold by
Massagli Daniel and Massagli Judy J
Bought by
Massagli Daniel and Massagli Judy J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,200,000 Wfg National Title
Grant Deed $720,000 Lawyers Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,178,265 FHA
Previous Owner $648,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Sold $1,200,000 +6.7% $811 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $1,125,000 +56.3% $760 / Sq Ft
07/23/2024 07/23/24 Sold $720,000 0.0% $490 / Sq Ft
06/24/2024 06/24/24 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2024 06/22/24 Off Market $720,000 -- --
06/19/2024 06/19/24 For Sale $750,000 -- $510 / 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
2024 $903 $53,599 $22,367 $31,232
2023 $874 $52,549 $21,929 $30,620
2022 $857 $51,519 $21,499 $30,020
2021 $842 $50,509 $21,077 $29,432
2020 $834 $49,992 $20,861 $29,131
2019 $819 $49,012 $20,452 $28,560
2018 $806 $48,051 $20,051 $28,000
2017 $791 $47,109 $19,658 $27,451
2016 $777 $46,186 $19,273 $26,913
2015 $764 $45,493 $18,984 $26,509
2014 $743 $44,602 $18,612 $25,990
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: DW25085588

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 284-241-14