401 E Birch St, Brea, CA 92821
OFF MARKET
Listed by Alex Horowitz, Coldwell Banker Diamond, (714) 990-9990 . Bought with Flavio Fiumerodo Broker

401 E Birch St
Brea, CA 92821

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 900 sqft

$829,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,013/mo*
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$829,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,013/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
900 sqft

Local Information

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Description

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Just a short walk from the revitalized Downtown Brea, which offers an abundance of dining and entertainment! This historic move-in ready home is nestled right in the heart of Brea. This light & bright corner lot home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and a large lot (approx. 4,500 sf). Highlights include recessed lighting, wood laminate flooring, an upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinets with pull out shelves, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and dual pane windows throughout. Some additional features include an indoor laundry room, spacious living room and plenty of windows throughout! The back yard offers a great layout, perfect for entertaining or enjoying a nice family BBQ. Property sits in a desirable school district “Brea- Olinda Unified School District" and has easy access to the "Tracks at Brea" which is a 3 mile loop throughout the city! This home is one you won't want to miss!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from September 26, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 401 E Birch St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 900 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, MicrowaveDisposalLaundry: Washer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry RoomMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Standard
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Floors: Tile, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Rear Porch, Front PorchFencing: Wood, Wrought IronExterior: LightingNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Driveway Level,Door-Single,Driveway,Garage Faces Front,Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 10

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1932
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Updated/Remodeled, TurnkeyParcel Number: 31927312

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $750,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Sep 11 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: BreaCommunity: , Other
School Information
Elementary School: LaurelJr High / Middle School: BreaHigh School: Brea OlindaHigh School District: Brea-Olinda Unified

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Park, Street Lights, Suburban, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4500 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Submit

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PW23163414Living Area Range Units: Square FeetCommon Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-31927312-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsParkStreet LightsSuburbanSidewalks
Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago
Listed by Alex Horowitz DRE #00983521, (714) 990-9990
Coldwell Banker Diamond
Bought with: Calvin Le DRE #02010840, (626) 202-7100, Flavio Fiumerodo Broker
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#PW23163414

Price History for 401 E Birch St

DatePriceEventSource
09/25/2023$749,700Sold
CRMLS #PW23163414
09/12/2023$750,000PendingCRMLS #PW23163414
09/01/2023$750,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #PW23163414
09/25/2019$525,000Sold
CRMLS #PW19180021
08/08/2019$500,000PendingAgent Provided
07/29/2019$500,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/14/2019$569,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/05/2019$569,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/26/2019$599,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/03/2017$525,000Sold
N/A
01/20/2017$525,000PendingAgent Provided
01/12/2017$499,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/01/1995$123,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$9,052
Assessment$764,694
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 401 E Birch St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
303 E Birch St, Brea, CA
0.09
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$730,000
07/23/25
3
2
1,056
131 S Flower Ave, Brea, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$925,000
09/05/25
3
2
1,408
931 Willow Dr, Brea, CA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$788,000
10/15/25
3
1
861
604 E Ash St, Brea, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$820,000
12/18/25
4
2
1,471
272 Pine Ave, Brea, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$980,000
05/29/25
3
2
1,380
648 Pepperwood Dr, Brea, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$980,000
03/13/26
4
2
1,158
212 Oak Pl, Brea, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$975,000
07/18/25
3
2
1,246
167 Iris Ln, Brea, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$870,000
06/20/25
3
2.5
1,302
421 Sycamore Ave, Brea, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$840,000
03/06/26
2
2
1,304
630 Laurel Ave, Brea, CA
0.69
Single-Family Home
$895,000
10/08/25
3
1
1,203

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Brea

At least 319 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 kids play outside

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 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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    "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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  • Mrjnam
    "It's a very quiet and safe community with excellent schools and many restaurants and shops within walking distance. Also, very close to the 57 freeway."
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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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    "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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    "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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401 E Birch St, Brea, CA 92821 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 900 sqft single-family home built in 1932. This property is not currently available for sale. 401 E Birch St was last sold on Sep 25, 2023 for $749,700 (0% lower than the asking price of $750,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 401 E Birch St is $829,800.