1234 Birchcrest Ave, Brea, CA 92821 Property Records

Orange County property record for 1234 Birchcrest Ave, Brea, CA 92821

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 3 ba · 2,928 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size	0.229 acres (9,993 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,425,000 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill	$12,180 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Sale Jul 2021 Mortgage + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`303-042-11`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`303-042-11`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,928 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,500 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1966
Effective Year Built	Effective 1966
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	9,993 sqft (0.229 acres)
Lot Dimensions	85 ft deep x 125 ft wide
Garage Area	572 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE
City	BREA
State	CA
Zip	92821-1807
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R
Legal Description	N TR 6024 BLK LOT 38
Legal Subdivision	TRACT NO 6024
Legal Tract	6024
Legal Lot Number	38
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Township / Civil Division	ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	1403

Owner

Source: Orange County records, as of April 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE, BREA, CA 92821-1807
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 13, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer TRICO TITLE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE COMPANY
Jul 21, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FIRST CU
Dec 5, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AMERICAN FIRST CU
Feb 18, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OCMBC INC
Jul 31, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jul 7, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Mar 1, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 18, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 18, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202645223
Last Transfer Date	Apr 1, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000104955
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

April 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Apr 13, 2026
Property Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE, BREA, CA 92821-1807
Document Number	0000104955
Instrument Date	Apr 1, 2026
Instrument	2026104955
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	TRICO TITLE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE, BREA, CA 92821-1807

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE, BREA, CA 92821-1807
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2026
Title Company	WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE, WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE, BREA, CA 92821-1807

Mortgage

Document Number	0000465084
Date	Jul 21, 2021
Instrument	2021000465084

Lender

Name	AMERICAN FIRST CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	BREA, CA 92821

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE, BREA, CA 92821-1807
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2026
Title Company	WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE, BREA, CA 92821-1807

Mortgage

Document Number	0000398240
Date	Dec 5, 2022
Instrument	2022000398240

Lender

Name	AMERICAN FIRST CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	BREA, CA 92821

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	356 Months
Due	Aug 27, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

February 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Feb 18, 2026
Property Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE, BREA, CA 92821-1807
Document Number	0000045223
Map Reference	MB 225 PG 31&32
Instrument Date	Jan 29, 2026
Instrument	2026000045223
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2026
Title Company	TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE, BREA, CA 92821-1807

Mortgage

Document Number	0000045224
Date	Feb 18, 2026
Instrument	2026000045224

Lender

Name	OCMBC INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2056

July 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Jul 31, 2020
Property Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE, BREA, CA 92821-1807
Document Number	0000373874
Map Reference	MB 225 PG 31&32
Instrument Date	Jul 30, 2020
Instrument	2020000373874
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE, BREA, CA 92821-1807

Mortgage

Document Number	0000373875
Date	Jul 31, 2020
Instrument	2020000373875

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Jul 7, 2020
Property Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE, BREA, CA 92821-1807
Document Number	0000318774
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2020
Instrument	318774
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 29, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE BREA CA 928211807, BREA, CA 92821-1807

March 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2018
Property Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE, BREA, CA 92821-1807
Document Number	0000074140
Map Reference	MB225 PG31&32
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2017
Instrument	2018000074140
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Right of Survivorship
Address	1234 BIRCHCREST AVE, BREA, CA 92821-1807

Mortgage

Document Number	0000074141
Date	Mar 1, 2018
Instrument	2018000074141

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Orange County
Municipality	Brea City
Secondary School District	Fullerton Joint Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	La Habra City Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$12,180.00 (+4.36%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,024,041 (+4.04%) Land $785,012 Building $239,029
2024	$11,671.00 (+2.31%)
2023	$11,408.00 (+1.01%) Homeowner's exemption	$984,277 Land $754,528 Building $229,749
2022	$11,294.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 50% of the US · lower than 70% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.09% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF BREA serves 47,454 people · EPA ID CA3010002
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Oct 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 510 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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