$1,255,824
SOLD JUN 18, 2026

688 Buttonwood Dr Brea, CA 92821

Brea Area
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,175 Sq Ft
9,595 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 18, 2026

$577 Per Sq Ft

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • Corner Lot
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of June 2026

688 Buttonwood Drive, in the heart of Brea, is a beautifully re-imagined single-story home where design meets effortless living. From the moment you walk in, you'll feel the openness and flow that only a true single-level, open-concept floorplan can offer. Every detail has been carefully selected - blending modern finishes with warm, inviting spaces that make you want to stay awhile. The kitchen serves as the heart of the home, designed to gather around, while living and dining spaces seamlessly connect for easy entertaining. Natural light pours in, highlighting the clean lines and updated features throughout. Highlights include a freshly painted exterior, a brand-new roof, a brand-new HVAC system, new windows, custom woodwork, smart home lighting, updated bathrooms, and a gorgeous custom kitchen with all the bells and whistles. Whether you are hosting friends and family for dinner or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this space simply works. Step outside and you will find room to relax, unwind, garden and entertain with ease - the ideal Southern California lifestyle setting. Close to award-winning schools, dining, shopping and parks - this is single-story living at it's best - move-in ready and designed for today's buyer. If you've been waiting for something special in Brea...this is it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erin White-Freimann

Seven Gables Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 714-350-4548 License #01402479 Listed on: 02/25/2026

Seven Gables Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Samir Rai

Keystone Realty Group License #01868728

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1966 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 9,595 Sq Ft Lot
  • Vinyl Fence
  • New Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Corners Of The Lot Have Been Marked
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,175 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Termite Clearance

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 5359
  • Assessor Parcel Number 31906417
  • $405 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1966 | Remodeled

Lot Details

9,595 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Buttonwood
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Bungalow
  • Property Condition: Termite Clearance, Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 31906417
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2175.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Quartz Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 577.39
  • Room Type: Laundry, All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Great Room, Living Room, Family Room, Primary Suite
  • Bathroom Features: Main Floor Full Bath, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Remodeled, Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Vinyl, New Condition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Concrete, Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Circular Driveway, Direct Garage Access, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Water Heater, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Water Line to Refrigerator, Gas Oven
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Horse Trails, Hiking, Foothills, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Suburban

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers Drip System, Corners Marked, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Level with Street, Sprinklers In Front, Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9595.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2203
  • Latitude Manual: 33.92734900

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9595.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 5359
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 405.00

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2026
Closed on
Jun 5, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Erin White-Freimann
Seven Gables Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Samir Rai
Keystone Realty Group
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,255,824
Premium/Discount to List
$5,824
0.47%
Views
129

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.41%
Original Mortgage
$941,868
Outstanding Balance
$940,995
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$314,204

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2018
Closed on
Jan 30, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
John Humphrey
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$675,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,800
Interest Rate
8.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,256,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $675,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $941,868 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,303,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $620,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $94,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $540,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $272,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $275,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $244,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/18/2026 06/18/26 Sold $1,255,824 +0.5% $577 / Sq Ft
03/21/2026 03/21/26 For Sale $1,250,000 -0.5% $575 / Sq Ft
03/15/2026 03/15/26 Off Market $1,255,824 -- --
03/14/2026 03/14/26 For Sale $1,250,000 -0.5% $575 / Sq Ft
03/12/2026 03/12/26 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2026 03/06/26 Off Market $1,255,824 -- --
02/25/2026 02/25/26 For Sale $1,250,000 +85.2% $575 / Sq Ft
03/12/2018 03/12/18 Sold $675,000 0.0% $310 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/26/2018 01/26/18 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2018 01/17/18 For Sale $675,000 -- $310 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

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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
2026 $9,091 $783,392 $634,545 $148,847
2025 $9,091 $768,032 $622,103 $145,929
2024 $8,645 $752,973 $609,905 $143,068
2023 $8,408 $738,209 $597,946 $140,263
2022 $8,331 $723,735 $586,222 $137,513
2021 $8,175 $709,545 $574,728 $134,817
2020 $8,121 $702,270 $568,835 $133,435
2019 $7,901 $688,500 $557,681 $130,819
2018 $1,263 $82,537 $21,807 $60,730
2017 $1,241 $80,919 $21,379 $59,540
2016 $1,142 $79,333 $20,960 $58,373
2015 $1,124 $78,142 $20,645 $57,497
2014 $1,092 $76,612 $20,241 $56,371
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW26041465

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 319-064-17

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