$365,000
SOLD SEP 26, 2012

836 Willow Dr Brea, CA 92821

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,450 Sq Ft
6,050 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$252 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

104 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cottage
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Built-In Features
  • Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation & Career Exploration Rated A-
  • Fireplace
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of June 2025

Location and price. This is what is great about this centrally located Brea house. We offer 1450 sq. ft. charming Brea Cottage! 3 bedrooms plus spacious den and large living room! 3 completely remodeled full baths. Cherry tone Pergo flooring throughout entire home. Remodeled kitchen with new cabinetry, new countertops, flooring and appliances. New upgraded dual paned windows, new interior paint, new base boards, new interior doors, faux wood blinds throughout. Beautifully landscaped front and back yards (lot size is 6,050 sq.) with fantastic covered patio newer roof and new roll up garage door. Guava, Apple, Lemon & Orange trees! Walking distance to shopping, Brea Mall, Brea Promenade, Post Office, Brea City Hall and library, 24-hour fitness center, restaurants and movie theaters.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Victor Mezhinsky

Rezman, Inc. License #00836090 Listed on: 04/14/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Shawn Nevin

Shawn J. Nevin, Broker License #01457296

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,477

Year Built

  • Built in 1953 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,050 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x110
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,450 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0.14
  • Tax Tract Number 1444
  • Assessor Parcel Number 31915209

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,477

Year Built

Built in 1953 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: Preferred
  • Other Phone Number: 714-553-5569
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Zoning: R1
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 31915209
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1450.00
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Copper Plumbing Full
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 251.72
  • Window Features: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Microwave, Range, Cooktop
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: Brea-Olinda Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size: 55x110
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6050.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1390

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6050.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 0.14
  • Tax Tract Number: 1444

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Jun 3, 2025
Sold by
Berry Brandon Lee Garcia and Berry Mia Lynn
Bought by
Leguizamo Katelynn M and Leguizamo Branden
Seller's Agent
Aina Powers
Realty Masters & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Andi MacCallum
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$968,888
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,112
3.21%
Total Days on Market
104
Views
43

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-29.15%
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Outstanding Balance
$30,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$926,184

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2016
Sold by
Berry Brandon Lee Garcia and Berry Mia Lynn
Bought by
Berry Brandon Lee Garcia and Berry Mia Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$334,000
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2016
Sold by
Berry Brandon Lee Garcia and Berry Mia Lynn
Bought by
Berry Brandon Lee Garcia and Berry Mia Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$334,000
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2012
Sold by
Laher Robert K and Laher Ann M
Bought by
Laher Robert K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$358,388
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2012
Sold by
Laher Robert Kenneth and Laher Tammie Sue
Bought by
Garcia Brandon Lee and Mendoza Mia Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$358,388
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2012
Sold by
Laher Robert K
Bought by
Laher Robert Kenneth and Laher Tammie Sue

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2006
Sold by
Laher Robert K and Laher Ann M
Bought by
Laher Robert K and Laher Ann M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2005
Sold by
Laher Ann
Bought by
Laher Robert K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$409,500
Interest Rate
1.75%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2005
Sold by
Cehajic Muhammed and Cehajic Amal
Bought by
Laher Robert K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$409,500
Interest Rate
1.75%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 1999
Sold by
Saul Villavicencio and Saul Graciela
Bought by
Cehajic Muhamed

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
6.86%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $1,000,000 Wfg National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Grant Deed $365,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $585,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $175,000 Southland Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $30,000 FHA
Open $720,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $390,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $334,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $358,388 FHA
Previous Owner $409,500 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $197,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $156,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $156,275 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $156,186 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $136,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $1,000,000 +3.2% $629 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $968,888 +165.4% $609 / Sq Ft
09/26/2012 09/26/12 Sold $365,000 +3.1% $252 / Sq Ft
07/27/2012 07/27/12 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2012 06/12/12 For Sale $354,100 0.0% $244 / Sq Ft
06/12/2012 06/12/12 Price Changed $354,100 -3.0% $244 / Sq Ft
04/27/2012 04/27/12 Off Market $365,000 -- --
04/14/2012 04/14/12 For Sale $339,900 -- $234 / 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 $5,477 $473,281 $357,035 $116,246
2024 $5,477 $464,001 $350,034 $113,967
2023 $5,326 $454,903 $343,170 $111,733
2022 $5,275 $445,984 $336,441 $109,543
2021 $5,177 $437,240 $329,844 $107,396
2020 $5,142 $432,757 $326,462 $106,295
2019 $5,007 $424,272 $320,061 $104,211
2018 $4,702 $395,023 $313,785 $81,238
2017 $4,614 $387,278 $307,632 $79,646
2016 $4,524 $379,685 $301,600 $78,085
2015 $4,461 $373,982 $297,069 $76,913
2014 $4,333 $366,657 $291,250 $75,407
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: P818856

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 319-152-09