Orange County property record for 523 Laurel Ave, Brea, CA 92821
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,782 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.308 acres (13,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,460 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Second Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 284-341-38 |
| Primary APN | 284-341-38 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,782 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,782 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,400 sqft (0.308 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 523 LAUREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BREA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92821-6634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A TR W J HOLE TR BLK LOT 23 W J HOLE TR LOT 23 SELY 134 FT NELY 400 FT SWLY |
| Legal Subdivision | W J HOLE TRACT |
| Legal Tract | W |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1505 |
Source: Orange County records · APN 284-341-38
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
| Mar 05, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EMPIRE OF AMERICA CORPORATION |
| Aug 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000458997 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 523 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6634 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 01, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 523 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6634 |
| Document Number | 0000087495 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000087495 |
| Name | SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 14, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 523 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6634 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 523 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6634 |
| Document Number | 0000155352 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000155352 |
| Name | EMPIRE OF AMERICA CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 523 LAUREL AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6634 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE OFS |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000342909 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017000342909 |
| Name | SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 15, 2032 |
Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Brea City |
| Unified School District | Brea-Olinda Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $282,754 (+2%) Land $160,698 Building $122,056 | |
| 2025 | $3,460.00 (+8.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $277,210 (+4.04%) Land $157,547 Building $119,663 |
| 2023 | $3,200.00 (+1.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $266,447 Land $151,430 Building $115,017 |
| 2022 | $3,164.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Orange County (06059C), updated September 27, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 726 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, IsoFusion, T-Mobile USA, Ting Fiber.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BREA serves 47,454 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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