$1,150,000
SOLD OCT 29, 2025

699 Balsa Ave Brea, CA 92821

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,872 Sq Ft
8,040 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$614 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • William E. Fanning Elementary School Rated A
  • Lawn
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of October 2025

Stunning single-story home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, beautifully filled with natural light. The open layout features expansive windows in the kitchen, breakfast room, and living room, creating a bright and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The gourmet kitchen includes stainless steel GE Monogram appliances, an eat-in breakfast nook with backyard views, and direct access to the formal dining room that opens into the living room. The primary suite offers a spacious ensuite bath and private access to the backyard, complete with a relaxing jacuzzi. Additional upgrades include recessed lighting, scraped ceilings, multiple ceiling fans, dual-pane windows, ceramic tile and vinyl flooring, two well-maintained bathrooms, central A/C, and a whole house fan. Extra storage is available with convenient pull-down attic access from the garage. Perfect for California living, the front and backyard feature a covered patio, built-in BBQ, cozy firepit, soothing waterfall, and extra covered parking. Three sliding doors provide easy access to outdoor spaces, ideal for entertaining or quiet retreat. Located in a desirable neighborhood with top-rated schools and just minutes from downtown Brea’s dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Lee

Bricxone Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 310-502-4599 License #02238016 Listed on: 08/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Hernandez

Synergy Real Estate License #01886547

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 8,040 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,872 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Cooktop

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Brea Canyon Villas Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 154
  • Tax Tract Number 5359
  • Assessor Parcel Number 31906211
  • $392 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Brea Canyon Villas (BRCV)
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 31906211
  • Year Built: 1966
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1872.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 614.32
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Private, Above Ground

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8040.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1846

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8040.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 15.06
  • Tax Lot: 154
  • Tax Tract Number: 5359
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 392.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2025
Closed on
Oct 20, 2025
Sold by
Son Hyekyong and Chang Jisu
Bought by
Janchoi Jakkree and Janchoi April H
Seller's Agent
Kevin Lee
Bricxone Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Hernandez
Synergy Real Estate
List Price
$1,169,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-1.63%
Views
52

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.85%
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Outstanding Balance
$920,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$241,488

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2022
Closed on
Jul 26, 2022
Sold by
Tcb Trust
Bought by
Son Hyekyong and Chang Jisu
Seller's Agent
Cherie Seiler
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Christine Kim
Bestway Realty
List Price
$1,025,000
Sold Price
$1,035,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
0.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.37%
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2016
Sold by
Spencer Jason Todd and Verdonck Monique Renee
Bought by
The Tcb Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2003
Sold by
Johnson Loren A
Bought by
Spencer Jason and Verdonck Monique

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$299,200
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1998
Sold by
Johnson Loren A
Bought by
Johnson Loren A and Loren A Johnson Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 1996
Sold by
Johnson Helen Mae
Bought by
Johnson Loren A
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,150,000 California Best Title
Grant Deed $1,035,000 California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $374,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $920,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $720,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $299,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $15,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/29/2025 10/29/25 Sold $1,150,000 -1.6% $614 / Sq Ft
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2025 08/29/25 For Sale $1,169,000 +12.9% $624 / Sq Ft
08/26/2022 08/26/22 Sold $1,035,000 +1.0% $553 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/14/2022 07/14/22 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2022 07/08/22 For Sale $1,025,000 -- $548 / 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 $11,886 $1,076,814 $942,449 $134,365
2024 $11,886 $1,055,700 $923,969 $131,731
2023 $11,559 $1,035,000 $905,851 $129,149
2022 $5,984 $510,427 $387,788 $122,639
2021 $5,872 $500,419 $380,184 $120,235
2020 $5,833 $495,288 $376,285 $119,003
2019 $5,678 $485,577 $368,907 $116,670
2018 $5,593 $476,056 $361,673 $114,383
2017 $5,488 $466,722 $354,581 $112,141
2016 $5,381 $457,571 $347,628 $109,943
2015 $5,306 $450,698 $342,406 $108,292
2014 $5,153 $441,870 $335,699 $106,171
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25194530

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 319-062-11