161 S Thistle Rd, Brea, CA 92821 Property Records

Orange County property record for 161 S Thistle Rd, Brea, CA 92821

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,748 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.163 acres (7,080 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$705,000 (Jun 2014)
Tax Bill$10,099 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Line of Credit
Oct 2023 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN320-203-02

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN320-203-02

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,748 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,231 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area7,080 sqft (0.163 acres)
Garage Area483 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address161 S THISTLE RD
CityBREA
StateCA
Zip92821-4740
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionN TR 10098 BLK LOT 18 TR 10098 LOT 18 SURFACE AND 500 FT SUBSURFACE
Legal SubdivisionTRACT 10098
Legal Tract10098
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract21814

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address161 S THISTLE RD, BREA, CA 92821-4740
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 6, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
LOS ANGELES POLICE FCU
Oct 25, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 29, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Jun 12, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 27, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 27, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2014254684
Prior Transfer DateSep 20, 1993
Prior Transfer Doc0000721552
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address161 S THISTLE RD, BREA, CA 92821-4740
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address161 STHISTLE RD, BREA, CA 92821

Mortgage

Document Number0000066816
DateMar 6, 2026
Instrument2026000066816
Lender
NameLOS ANGELES POLICE FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressVAN NUYS, CA 91406
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueMar 2, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

October 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateOct 25, 2023
Property Address161 S THISTLE RD, BREA, CA 92821-4740
Document Number0000260747
Map ReferenceMB 419 PG 9-13
Instrument DateOct 17, 2023
Instrument2023000260747
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address161 S THISTLE RD, BREA, CA 92821-4740

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address161 S THISTLE RD, BREA, CA 92821-4740
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 12, 2021
Title CompanyUSA NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, USA NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address161 S THISTLE RD, BREA, CA 92821-4740

Mortgage

Document Number0000212351
DateMar 29, 2021
Instrument2021000212351
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term349 Months
DueApr 1, 2050

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address161 S THISTLE RD, BREA, CA 92821-4740
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyTITLE CONNECT INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000270964
DateJun 12, 2020
Instrument2020000270964
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2050

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$881,512 (+2%) Land $640,046 Building $241,466
2025$10,099.00 (+5.19%) Homeowner's exemption$864,228 (+4.04%) Land $627,496 Building $236,732
2024$9,601.00 (+2.83%)
2023$9,337.00 (+0.93%) Homeowner's exemption$830,670 Land $603,129 Building $227,541
2022$9,251.00

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

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 Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Cosmo Network Solutions
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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