Orange County property record for 540 S Walnut Ave, Brea, CA 92821 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
| Square Footage | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage | 256 sqft |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (1993) |
| Tax Bill | $2,863.00 (2025) |
Source: Orange County records · APN 284-264-09
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-5324 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 01, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 02, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 02, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 1993595058 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000067617 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | May 01, 2023 |
| Property Address | 540 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-5324 |
| Document Number | 0000100588 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 06, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000100588 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 5849 CHINO AVE, CHINO XX |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 540 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-5324 |
| Document Number | 0000067617 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000067617 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 05, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5849 CHINO AVE, CHINO, CA 91710-5228 |
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 | $230,662 (+6.11%) Land $160,329 Building $70,333 | |
| 2025 | $2,863.00 (+8%) | $217,387 (+4.04%) Land $157,186 Building $60,201 |
| 2023 | $2,651.00 (+1.14%) | $208,947 Land $151,083 Building $57,864 |
| 2022 | $2,621.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 284-264-09 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,008 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 256 sqft Garage |
| Street Address | 540 S WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BREA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92821-5324 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A TR W J HOLE TR BLK LOT 20 W J HOLE TR LOT 20 NELY 40 FT SWLY 234 FT NWLY |
| Legal Subdivision | W J HOLE TRACT |
| Legal Tract | W |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Minor Civil Division | ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 1503 |
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