203 E Elm St, Brea, CA 92821
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OFF MARKET

$853,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Oct 8, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,150 sqft

203 E Elm St, Brea, CA 92821

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,150 sqft
$743/sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 203 E Elm St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Full size refrigeratorWasher and dryerRange ovenLaminate flooring
Single Family Home NEWLY RENOVATED
3 bedrooms 2 baths with laminate flooring.

1 car garage with ample street parking
Appliances include full size refrigerator, range oven, washer and dryer, microwave, and dishwasher.

BRAND NEW split type ACs in living room and all 3 bedrooms

Less than a mile from Brea Mall
Quarter mile to Downtown Brea
3 miles from Cal State Fullerton
Brea-Olinda Unified School District

Pet ok with pet deposit $850
Credit check required

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Tenant pays for all utilities
203 E Elm St, Brea, CA 92821 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,150 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $448,000 on Nov 16, 2015 (11,461% above the $3,875 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2026 with an asking price of $3,875 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 10, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $853,900, with a rent estimate of $3,849/month.

Home Details for 203 E Elm St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 203 E Elm St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
677 Magnolia Ave, Brea, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$630,000
06/01/26
3
1
1,199 sqft
421 Sycamore Ave, Brea, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$850,000
07/06/26
2
2
1,304 sqft
205 E Elm St, Brea, CA
0.01
Single-Family Home
$860,000
08/07/26
2
1
1,004 sqft
442 Sievers Ave, Brea, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,127,000
08/24/26
3
2
1,512 sqft
719 S Walnut Ave, Brea, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
02/27/26
3
2
1,357 sqft
647 Magnolia Ave, Brea, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,070,000
01/29/26
4
2
1,998 sqft
601 Cherry St, Brea, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,240,000
07/31/26
3
2
1,600 sqft
339 E Alder St, Brea, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,060,000
07/07/26
4
2.5
1,563 sqft
2937 Maple Ave, Fullerton, CA
0.60
Single-Family Home
$650,000
11/25/25
3
2
1,288 sqft
616 S Poplar Ave, Brea, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$950,000
10/23/25
3
2
1,500 sqft

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Around this home

What Locals Say about Brea

At least 324 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 66 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 41 % Say there are community events

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    "I like to live in this area for the lovey downtown. shopping, rests, mall and parks . It is clean, safety, and holidays time feels frita d warm. "
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    "Brea exposition cars , country event, both in Brea downtown. Two ice a year . LSO, FOR JULY 4 event in the park."
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  • Njeanino
    "Good schools, lots of families, several parks nearby, large mall, lots of restaurants, movie theater"
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  • Fflores3834
    "Great area and community. Small town feel,great location with all amenities anyone would desire . Blue collar city with middle class feel. Freeway friendly and commute to most major areas reasonable ."
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  • Jessica Arias
    "The is a great neighborhood with an amazing community. Brea is a very safe city to live in with great shops and restaurants. Dog friendly community. "
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  • Fflores3834
    "Safe and quiet neighborhood. Well maintained area, self contained with nice downtown area, mall, shopping restaurant variety with accessible, reliable medical care options nearby . "
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  • Paula M.
    "I see owners walking their dogs often and everyone seems very friendly and they pick up after their dogs."
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  • Trufashionaddict
    "Lots of dog walkers in Brea. The neighborhood is safe has walking trails that many people take advantage of."
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  • Carolina G.
    "Safest nerighboor I know. Good Schools and good environment to grow up in. Schools are very diverse. "
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  • Srnava88
    "4th of July celebration; Halloween event; concerts in the park; movies in the park; car show for Father’s Day; farmers market"
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  • Mayte A.
    "I shop and dine in Brea. It’s very well kept and there are many community engagement events for neighbors to meet."
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  • Noemi E.
    "Brea is a really safe, family friendly city. Its residents are very friendly, city is very clean, and well maintained. "
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  • Erica M.
    "Brea is small and community oriented. People who are starting their family love to live in Brea. Everything is close and nearby. You can walk to the local grocery stores, mall, bank, restaurants. It’s a real nice and clean city to live in. Not populated with homeless people. Schools are great. Life time friends are made. The kids can still play on the streets. Have great nearby trails that people can walk, ride your bike, run, jog, and exercise on the equipment. Great nearby restaurants. "
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  • Rileyandjosie
    "nice parks and many trails. lots of coyotes as well. dog parks just redone this year . local business are dog friendly "
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  • Silvia T.
    "It is so friendly and I love that people are nice and welcoming when they see you. Not like where I have lived before! "
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  • Michelle H.
    "The lack of activity and traffic. It’s a very calm and safe area. Very family oriented as well. They are a lot of families with small children that live around here. Most people go the speed limit. Most people are very friendly and neighborly as well. We love living here. We are close to everything. It’s nice to have a car but you can walk most places. "
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  • Michelle H.
    "It’s one of the most quiet areas I have lived in. Brea is a special place because no matter where you live in brea, you are close to EVERYTHING. "
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  • Chapman.philc
    "I work 40 miles away, so my commute sucks. getting back home with everyone else getting to and from the 57 is the worst part. if you can live here and commute off- hours, you'll like it. "
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  • Kmoralez312
    "Downtown Brea has many events throughout the year for those that live in Brea and surrounding areas can enjoy"
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  • Asangelrick
    "the large parts of grass and walking parts, also the park close, also another community park close by."
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  • Courtney M.
    "We have concerts in the park, all kinds of farmers markets and weekend events on Birch Steet where they close the whole street. Such a quaint city."
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  • Ken
    "It’s a family friendly neighborhood with great schools and parks for kids. All the major stores and markets are local, and the streets and parking lots are logically planned for quick access. "
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  • Matt H.
    "What's not to like? Lots of grass and greenery. Plenty of places that are pet friendly and there's quite a few poop bag dispensers depending where you live. "
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  • Ramonv20
    "Everyone gets along and we all wave on our walks and watch over each other’s homes. Mail has been delivered by mistake and we still get it. "
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  • Kevin F.
    "It’s safe, and everything is conveniently located. Schools are good, very family friendly neighborhoods. "
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  • Cyndilulu
    "A peaceful but fun community with a lot of local eateries, events, parks and more. Very family oriented."
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  • Vivian R.
    "Brea is a quiet, small, nice area to live in. Very conservative. Brea has everything; parks, malls, freeways, nice restaurants, improv, movie theaters, different markets (specially healthy ones), and nice restaurants/bars. It feels safe to walk at night and I personally have never had issues with packages delivered into my home."
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  • TonyL
    "That all dogs are leased but you’ll also see some owners not picking up after their dog. But overall owners are very responsible."
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  • Courtney M.
    "Safe, quiet, wholesome city to live in with a lot of community activities like concerts in the park and Farmer’s Markets downtown. I love it here."
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  • Ramonv20
    "Great place to raise kids, sleepy neighborhood where everyone watches out for everyone. Lots of people out walking and some still don’t lock their doors. "
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  • Tony L.
    "My neighborhood is safe and quite as i live in a small community. Neighbors are nice, polite and very responsible and generally keep to themselves."
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  • Theresa M.
    "Everything is quiet and everyone is friendly. You almost never see trash or animal mess either. Not much to not like. "
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  • Pricilladawson
    "I’m conveniently located just 3 minutes from the 57 Freeway, one minute to Downtown Brea, and two minutes to The Brea mall. This location is the most convenient I’ve ever lived. "
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  • NicoleDavis
    "I love all the nearby shops and boutiques are plenty of eateries not to mention everyone seems so friendly it willing to assist. "
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  • C. Reese
    "Brea is a great place to live. We have every chain and several small restaurants, great shopping, and entertainment, all within a 10 minute drive. The city is well maintained and we have several beautiful parks. "
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  • Vladimir j.
    "Easy. Take the 57 or local roads. Traffic always minimal. Right down town in brea. Near Fullerton, busses run all over. Low crime rate, parking everywhere, nice people. "
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  • Jessicka S.
    "Not much. There are a few events that center around churches but if you aren’t religious, you are left out"
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  • Brinda L. C.
    "I live in Diamond Bar and it is a five minute drive to downtown Brea. We are in Brea at least two to three times a week. "
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  • Ingridcastelo23
    "Brea is a great place to live.It is safe, geared for families, accessible to schools, shopping, churches, malls, and restaurants."
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  • Jennifer B.
    "Downtown Brea has a lot of fun events. That’s where everyone in the neighborhoods go. The holiday/seasonal events are fun too! "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 10, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,875
May 21, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,875
Apr 6, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Apr 1, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,395
Sep 24, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,595

Frequently asked questions about 203 E Elm St

  • What is 203 E Elm St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 203 E Elm St in Brea, CA is $853,900.
  • What is the price history for 203 E Elm St?
    203 E Elm St in Brea, CA last sold for $448,000 in November 2015.
  • Is Brea a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brea is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brea?
    The median sale price in Brea is $1.2M. That is up $37.08K from the prior month.
  • Does 203 E Elm St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 203 E Elm St in Brea, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 203 E Elm St have parking?
    Yes, 203 E Elm St in Brea, CA has on-site parking.

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