1601 Birchcrest Cir, Brea, CA 92821 Property Records

Orange County property record for 1601 Birchcrest Cir, Brea, CA 92821

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,964 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.202 acres (8,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$685,000 (Jul 2015)
Tax Bill	$9,496 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`304-161-05`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`304-161-05`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,964 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,573 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Effective Year Built	Effective 1969
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	8,800 sqft (0.202 acres)
Garage Area	609 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1601 BIRCHCREST CIR
City	BREA
State	CA
Zip	92821-1813
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	N TR 6897 BLK LOT 31
Legal Subdivision	TRACT 6897
Legal Tract	6897
Legal Lot Number	31
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Township / Civil Division	ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	1501

Owner

1601 Birchcrest Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2015.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1601 BIRCHCREST CIR, BREA, CA 92821-1813
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 10, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND
Mar 15, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Nov 16, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND
May 19, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 29, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 29, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2015394801
Prior Transfer Date	May 8, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000329123
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	1601 BIRCHCREST CIR, BREA, CA 92821-1813
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 23, 2022
Title Company	TITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1601 BIRCHCREST CIR, BREA, CA 92821-1813

Mortgage

Document Number	0000359553
Date	Nov 10, 2022
Instrument	2022000359553

Lender

Name	THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND
Type	Bank
Address	CLEVELAND, OH 44105

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Oct 28, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	1601 BIRCHCREST CIR, BREA, CA 92821-1813
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 26, 2021
Title Company	AMERICAN SW TITLE, AMERICAN COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1601 BIRCHCREST CIR, BREA, CA 92821-1813

Mortgage

Document Number	0000176800
Date	Mar 15, 2021
Instrument	2021000176800

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	1601 BIRCHCREST CIR, BREA, CA 92821-1813
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	AMERICAN TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000433283
Date	Nov 16, 2018
Instrument	2018000433283

Lender

Name	THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND
Type	Lending Institution
Address	CLEVELAND, OH 44105

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	1601 BIRCHCREST CIR, BREA, CA 92821-1813
Document Number	0000262461
Instrument Date	May 19, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 19, 2020
Title Company	AMERICAN COAST TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN COAST TITLE CO.

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	1601 BIRCHCREST CIR BREA CA 928211813, BREA, CA 92821-1813

Mortgage

Document Number	0000262461
Date	Jun 9, 2020
Instrument	262461

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	408 Months
Due	Jun 8, 2054

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1601 Birchcrest Cir was $9,496 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Orange County
Municipality	Brea City
Unified School District	Brea-Olinda Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$827,114 (+2%) Land $651,572 Building $175,542
2025	$9,496.00 Homeowner's exemption	$810,897 Land $638,797 Building $172,100
2023	$8,779.00 (+0.93%) Homeowner's exemption	$779,410 Land $613,992 Building $165,418
2022	$8,698.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1601 Birchcrest Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.

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 Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Jun 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

Wildfire risk around 1601 Birchcrest Cir is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.07% 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 380 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 35

May also be available: AT&T.

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