1. Home
  2. California
  3. Orange County
  4. Brea
  5. Whittier Ave

12591 Whittier Ave, Brea, CA 92821 Property Records

Orange County property record for 12591 Whittier Ave, Brea, CA 92821

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,575 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.363 acres (15,814 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$4,610 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Sep 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN304-191-33

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN304-191-33

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,575 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,575 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area15,814 sqft (0.363 acres)
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWindow A/C
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address12591 WHITTIER AVE
CityBREA
StateCA
Zip92821-2036
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionS TWP 3 RGE 10 SEC 3 SEC 3 T 3 R 10 LOT IN SW1/4 NE1/4
Legal SubdivisionRANCHO SAN JUAN CAJON DE SANTA ANA
Legal Lot NumberIN
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3018
Census Tract1501

Owner

Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address12591 WHITTIER AVE, BREA, CA 92821-2036
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 18, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FUNDING INC
Sep 25, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 5, 2012
Deed SaleDec 5, 2012
Deed Document Number2012751924
Last Transfer DateMar 26, 2020
Transfer Doc0000524877
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address12591 WHITTIER AVE, BREA, CA 92821-2036
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyWFG TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12591 WHITTIER AVE, BREA, CA 92821-2036

Mortgage

Document Number0000503462
DateSep 18, 2020
Instrument2020000503462
Lender
NameRESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FUNDING INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressORANGE, CA 92867
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateSep 25, 2020
Property Address12591 WHITTIER AVE, BREA, CA 92821-2036
Document Number0000524877
Instrument DateSep 20, 2020
Instrument524877
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 7, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address12591 WHITTIER AVE BREA CA 928212036, BREA, CA 92821-2036
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityBrea City
Unified School DistrictBrea-Olinda Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$421,091 (+2%) Land $315,843 Building $105,248
2025$4,610.00 (+8.22%) Homeowner's exemption$412,835 (+4.04%) Land $309,650 Building $103,185
2023$4,260.00 (+0.85%) Homeowner's exemption$396,805 Land $297,626 Building $99,179
2022$4,224.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJun 1998 · other causes

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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
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 SystemCITY OF BREA
serves 47,454 people · EPA ID CA3010002
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 741 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Frontier.

Nearby Properties on Whittier Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures