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438 Laurel Ave, Brea, CA 92821 Property Records

Orange County property record for 438 Laurel Ave, Brea, CA 92821 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Square Footage2,388 sqft Living Area
Lot Size14,489 sqft (0.333 acres)
Garage360 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$9,743.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN284-203-08

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area2,388 sqft Living Area
1st Floor2,388 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Lot Area14,489 sqft (0.333 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage Area360 sqft Garage
Pool TypePool with Hot Tub/Spa Pool Type

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address438 LAUREL AVE
CityBREA
StateCA
Zip92821-6603
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 1029 BLK LOT 5
Legal SubdivisionTRACT 1029
Legal Tract1029
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Minor Civil DivisionANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2016
Census Tract1504

Owner

Source: Orange County records · APN 284-203-08

Assessment roll updated August 6, 2025 · Last verified May 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address438 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6603
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 24, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
GTE FCU
Nov 08, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SCHOOLSFIRST FCU
Jan 31, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
ML MORTGAGE CORP
Dec 02, 2020Correction Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE-IE
Dec 01, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage
ML MORTGAGE CORP
Oct 13, 2020Correction Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Oct 19, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Dec 31, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 31, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 01, 2020
Deed SaleDec 01, 2020
Prior SaleDec 21, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2020702094
Prior Transfer DateNov 25, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000705129
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address438 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6603
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 02, 2022
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address438 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6603

Mortgage

Document Number0000029548
DateJan 24, 2022
Instrument2022000029548
Lender
NameGTE FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressTAMPA, FL 33602
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 23, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address438 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6603
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000404177
DateNov 08, 2018
Instrument2018000404177
Lender
NameSCHOOLSFIRST FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressTUSTIN, CA 92780
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address438 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6603
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000042495
DateJan 31, 2020
Instrument2020000042495
Lender
NameML MORTGAGE CORP
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressRANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2050

December 2020: Correction Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateDec 02, 2020
Property Address438 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6603
Document Number0000705129
Instrument DateNov 25, 2020
Instrument705129
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 11, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE-IE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address438 LAUREL AVE BREA CA 928216631, BREA, CA 92821-6631

December 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateDec 01, 2020
Property Address438 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6603
Document Number0000702094
Map ReferenceMB 34 PG 24
Instrument DateNov 25, 2020
Instrument2020000702094
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address438 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6603

Mortgage

Document Number0000702095
DateDec 01, 2020
Instrument2020000702095
Lender
NameML MORTGAGE CORP
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 01, 2050

October 2020: Correction Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateOct 13, 2020
Property Address438 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6603
Document Number0000566504
Instrument DateJan 30, 2020
Instrument566504
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 22, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address438 LAUREL AVE BREA CA 928216631, BREA, CA 92821-6631

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateOct 19, 2020
Property Address438 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6603
Document Number0000582653
Instrument DateJan 30, 2020
Instrument582653
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address438 LAUREL AVE BREA CA 928216631, BREA, CA 92821-6631

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateDec 31, 2019
Property Address438 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6603
Document Number0000551972
Instrument DateDec 11, 2019
Instrument551972
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address438 LAUREL AVE BREA CA 928216631, BREA, CA 92821-6631

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateDec 31, 2019
Property Address438 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6603
Document Number0000551971
Instrument DateDec 11, 2019
Instrument551971
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address438 LAUREL AVE BREA CA 928216631, BREA, CA 92821-6631

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2025 · Last verified May 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$10,245.00 (+5.15%) Homeowner's exemption$863,610 (+4.04%) Land $534,331 Building $329,279
2024$9,743.00 (+2.85%)
2023$9,473.00 (+0.95%) Homeowner's exemption$830,076 Land $513,582 Building $316,494
2022$9,384.00

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