229 Buena Vida Dr, Brea, CA 92823
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FOR SALE
Listed by Alexis Wagner, Realty ONE Group West

$1,249,900

Original price: $1,269,900
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,543 sqft

229 Buena Vida Dr, Brea, CA 92823

Est. Mortgage $8,160/mo*
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Home Highlights

Condo
Built in 2017
$810/sqft
2 Car Garage
HOA $375/mo

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

**This is a single story, stand alone condo with no attached walls and a private backyard** Welcome to this beautifully upgraded home located within the gated 55+ active adult community of Buena Vida at La Floresta! This beautifully upgraded, thoughtfully designed home features a single level, open concept floor plan which combines the kitchen, dining and living areas into one space. There is a fully upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertop, and dark wood cabinets. The primary bedroom offers a relaxing retreat and well-appointed ensuite, while the second bedroom is perfect for guests or a care giver. There is a flex space that could be used as an office, art room, library, or could even be converted into a third bedroom if desired. The back yard has a low maintenance, private patio perfect for morning coffee. Amenities of this community include a beautiful pool and spa, clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball courts, and walking paths and social spaces. Conveniently located near restaurants and shopping, this home offers the perfect blend of luxury, convenience and low-maintenance living.

Home Details for 229 Buena Vida Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Den, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1543 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Inside,Laundry RoomRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: CommunityNo FireplaceHas a Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: street
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: CoveredNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached
Pool
Pool: Community, Association
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 66Days on Market: 82

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2017
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: CondominiumStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 93996768

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,249,900Price Per Sqft: $810
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Plus 3 Days

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brea
School Information
High School District: Brea-Olinda Unified

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: IG26069081

Community

Community Features: Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks, PoolIs a Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 267

HOA

HOA Name: La FlorestaHOA Phone: 949-610-3838HOA Fee (second): 95Association for this Listing: California Regional MLSHas an HOAHOA Fee: $375/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3.9503 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Trust

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: IG26069081Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: alexis_wagner@yahoo.comActivation Date: Wed Jul 01 2026Common Interest: CondominiumStart Showing Date: Wed Jul 01 2026Universal Property Id: US-06059-N-93996768-R-N

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Clubhouse,Fitness Center,Maintenance Front Yard,Pickleball,PoolSource Internet Entire Listing Display

Around this home

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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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    "Good schools, lots of families, several parks nearby, large mall, lots of restaurants, movie theater"
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    "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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    "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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    "Lots of dog walkers in Brea. The neighborhood is safe has walking trails that many people take advantage of."
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    "Safest nerighboor I know. Good Schools and good environment to grow up in. Schools are very diverse. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "It’s safe, and everything is conveniently located. Schools are good, very family friendly neighborhoods. "
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    "A peaceful but fun community with a lot of local eateries, events, parks and more. Very family oriented."
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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Market trends in Brea

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.2M
$37.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.0%
1.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$594
$2MoM
Available listings
76
4MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.23M
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$175K (+16.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +60% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.23M
August 2026$1.24M
July 2026$1.28M
June 2026$1.32M
May 2026$1.05M
April 2026$1.05M
March 2026$1.07M
February 2026$1.05M
January 2026$1.05M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018

Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
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0.09
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$898,000
08/17/26
2
2
1,553
422 Maravilla Ln, Brea, CA
0.42
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$800,000
09/24/25
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2
1,321
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0.42
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$838,000
04/10/26
2
2
1,321
409 Mallorca Ln, Brea, CA
0.42
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$807,500
05/06/26
2
2
1,321
430 Maravilla Ln, Brea, CA
0.44
Condo
$779,000
03/31/26
2
2
1,101
418 Maravilla Ln, Brea, CA
0.44
Condo
$749,000
11/12/25
2
2
1,048
421 Maravilla Ln, Brea, CA
0.42
Condo
$979,000
06/29/26
3
2.5
1,534
408 Maravilla Ln, Brea, CA
0.40
Condo
$840,000
09/02/26
2
2
1,321

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
200 Buena Vida Dr, Brea, CA 92823
0.04
$1,026,800
2
2
1,543
Off Market
3395 Calle Del Sol, Brea, CA 92823
0.07
$1,481,600
3
3
2,138
Off Market
220 Buena Vida Dr #202, Brea, CA 92823
0.09
$876,100
3
2
1,726
Off Market
220 Buena Vida Dr #207, Brea, CA 92823
0.09
$899,900
3
2
1,706
Off Market
220 Buena Vida Dr #301, Brea, CA 92823
0.09
$926,100
3
2
1,553
Off Market
270 Buena Vida Dr, Brea, CA 92823
0.09
$800,000
2
2
1,460
Off Market
270-301 Buena Vida Dr, Brea, CA 92823
0.09
$898,000
2
2
1,553
Recently Sold
260 Buena Vida Dr #301, Brea, CA 92823
0.10
$928,800
3
2
1,553
Off Market
3314 Calle Del Sol, Brea, CA 92823
0.11
$1,048,800
2
2
1,551
Recently Sold
260 Buena Vida Dr #207, Brea, CA 92823
0.13
$936,900
3
2
1,706
Off Market
3335 Calle Del Sol, Brea, CA 92823
0.13
$1,249,200
3
3
2,162
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 3, 2026
Source: CRMLS #IG26069081
PriceChange
$1,249,900
Price decreased by 2%
Aug 6, 2026
Source: CRMLS #IG26069081
PriceChange
$1,269,900
Price decreased by 2%
Jul 1, 2026
Source: CRMLS #IG26069081
Listed For Sale
$1,299,900

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Frequently asked questions about 229 Buena Vida Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 229 Buena Vida Dr?
    Based on a $1,249,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 229 Buena Vida Dr in Brea, CA is approximately $7,935 (about $6,756 principal & interest, $1,104 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 229 Buena Vida Dr compare to homes in Brea?
    229 Buena Vida Dr in Brea, CA is listed at $1,249,900, about 4% above the $1.2M median sale price in Brea.
  • What do residents say about Brea?
    Residents describe Brea, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in Brea, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 229 Buena Vida Dr?
    The closest schools to 229 Buena Vida Dr in Brea, CA are Brea Junior High School (rated 8/10), Brea-Olinda High School (rated 9/10), Olinda Elementary School (rated 10/10).
  • Does 229 Buena Vida Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 229 Buena Vida Dr in Brea, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 229 Buena Vida Dr have a pool?
    Yes, 229 Buena Vida Dr in Brea, CA has a pool.
229 Buena Vida Dr, Brea, CA 92823 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,543 sqft condo built in 2017. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Jun 25, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# IG26069081.