$720,000
SOLD JUL 23, 2024

449 S Walnut Ave Brea, CA 92821

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,470 Sq Ft
6,950 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$490 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Arovista Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cooling Available
  • 3-minute walk to City Hall Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Discover this gem in the beautiful city of Brea, available for the first time on the market! This house is just across the street from The Plunge swimming pool/park, and only one block from the bustling Brea Blvd with its shops, restaurants, and amenities. This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sits on a desirable corner lot, offering a fantastic opportunity to create your dream home with a bit of TLC. Priced to sell so don’t wait to see it. This is a cash sale. Will not pass traditional financing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Jones

HOMESMART, EVERGREEN REALTY Brokerage Phone: 909-322-2283 License #01269164 Listed on: 06/19/2024

HOMESMART, EVERGREEN REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Jones

HOMESMART, EVERGREEN REALTY Brokerage Phone: 909-322-2283 License #01269164 Listed on: 06/19/2024

HOMESMART, EVERGREEN REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $903

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 6,950 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,470 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Additional Features

  • Suburban Location
  • Cooling Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 13 / B
  • Tax Tract Number 154
  • Assessor Parcel Number 28424114
  • $379 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$903

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 28424114
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1470.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 489.80
  • Room Type: Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Brea-Olinda Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6950.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1596
  • Latitude Manual: 33.91378000

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
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 379.00

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%
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: CV24115772

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 284-241-14