517 Buttonwood Dr, Brea, CA 92821
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OFF MARKET

$1,322,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,369 sqft

517 Buttonwood Dr, Brea, CA 92821

Est. Refi. Payment $8,019/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 15, 2015 for $685,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.32M
Since last month
Decreased$22K (-1.6%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+0.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$637K (+93%)
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 +83% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.32M
July 2026$1.34M
June 2026$1.36M
May 2026$1.37M
April 2026$1.36M
March 2026$1.36M
February 2026$1.34M
January 2026$1.31M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
490 Buttonwood Dr, Brea, CA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$1,190,000
12/26/25
5
2.5
2,562
640 Cliffwood Ave, Brea, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
05/12/26
4
3
2,279
688 Buttonwood Dr, Brea, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,255,824
06/18/26
4
2
2,175
659 Brookwood St, Brea, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,455,000
07/31/26
4
2.5
2,414
699 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
10/29/25
4
2
1,872
673 Cliffwood Ave, Brea, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,137,500
04/28/26
4
2.5
1,882
536 Silver Canyon Way, Brea, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,460,000
06/08/26
5
3
3,025
338 Blossom Pl, Brea, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$975,000
08/19/26
4
2
1,944
335 Buttonwood Dr, Brea, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,510,000
12/01/25
5
2.5
2,538
415 Buttonwood Dr, Brea, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,275,000
09/02/25
5
2.5
2,805

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
552 Brookwood St, Brea, CA 92821
0.04
$1,412,400
4
2.5
2,562
Off Market
584 Brookwood St, Brea, CA 92821
0.07
$1,260,200
3
3
2,100
Off Market
490 Buttonwood Dr, Brea, CA 92821
0.05
$1,190,000
5
2.5
2,562
Recently Sold
603 Brookwood St, Brea, CA 92821
0.10
$1,102,900
3
2
1,598
Off Market
590 Candlewood St, Brea, CA 92821
0.10
$1,127,400
4
2
1,505
Off Market
602 Candlewood St, Brea, CA 92821
0.11
$1,169,600
4
2
1,599
Off Market
536 Silver Canyon Way, Brea, CA 92821
0.08
$1,460,000
5
3
3,025
Recently Sold
659 Brookwood St, Brea, CA 92821
0.14
$1,455,000
4
2.5
2,414
Recently Sold
688 Buttonwood Dr, Brea, CA 92821
0.15
$1,255,824
4
2
2,175
Recently Sold
415 Buttonwood Dr, Brea, CA 92821
0.09
$1,280,000
5
2.5
2,805
Off Market
751 Candlewood St, Brea, CA 92821
0.16
$1,130,700
4
2
1,839
Off Market
545 Cycod Pl, Brea, CA 92821
0.14
$1,000,000
4
2
1,599
For Sale

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 517 Buttonwood Dr.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1966
Living Area
2,369 sqft
Price/Sqft
$558
Parking
Garage

About this House

This beautifully remodeled home has a wonderful open floor plan. Stone floors are throughout the living room, dining room, kitchen and family room. The kitchen has granite counters and a Jenaire cooktop, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar. This opens to the large family room. A separate laundry room is just off the two car garage and has a 1/2 bath. The side yard has a wonderful covered patio just perfect for a BBQ. The large enclosed patio creates a huge bonus room big enough for a pool table, what a great place to hang out. The bedrooms are large and have ceiling fans. The master bedroom is well appointed with mirrored closets, crown molding and ceiling fan. This leads to the master bath that has been remodeled to perfection. The vanity has double sinks and granite counters, a stone back splash and dual mirrors. The shower has a stone surround, glass doors and dual shower heads. The recently remodeled hall bath has a new vanity with double sinks, granite counters, stone surround in the tub/shower combination with glass shower doors. This house is ready to move in! The award winning elementary is just around the corner and the Jr. High is just a few blocks away. Close to Downtown Brea with its restaurants, shops, theaters, and the Brea Mall.
517 Buttonwood Dr, Brea, CA 92821 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,369 sqft single-family home built in 1966. It last sold for $685,000 on Sep 15, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,322,200, with a rent estimate of $4,961/month.

Home Details for 517 Buttonwood Dr

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1966
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 15, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$685,000
Jul 27, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$690,000
Jul 24, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$690,000
Price decreased by 1%
Jul 3, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$700,000
Jun 24, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$700,000

Market trends in Brea

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.17M
$21.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.1%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$597
$7MoM
Available listings
80
2MoM

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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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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  • Jennifer B.
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Frequently asked questions about 517 Buttonwood Dr

  • What is 517 Buttonwood Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 517 Buttonwood Dr in Brea, CA is $1,322,200.
  • What is the price history for 517 Buttonwood Dr?
    517 Buttonwood Dr in Brea, CA last sold for $685,000 in September 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 $1.17M. That is down $21.17K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 517 Buttonwood Dr?
    The lot at 517 Buttonwood Dr in Brea, CA is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).
  • Does 517 Buttonwood Dr have a garage?
    Yes, 517 Buttonwood Dr in Brea, CA has a garage.

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