Orange County property record for 617 S Poplar Ave, Brea, CA 92821
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,782 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $665,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,053 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 284-355-16 |
| Primary APN | 284-355-16 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,782 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Lot Area | 8,550 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Street Address | 617 S POPLAR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BREA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92821-6654 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 1834 BLK LOT 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | TR 1834 |
| Legal Tract | 1834 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 1505 |
617 S Poplar Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 S POPLAR AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6654 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016465739 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000772546 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 617 S POPLAR AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6654 |
| Document Number | 0000772546 |
| Map Reference | MB 54 PG 34&35 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000772546 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 617 S POPLAR AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6654 |
| Document Number | 0000772547 |
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| Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000772547 |
| Name | VISION ONE MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 S Poplar Ave was $9,053 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Brea City |
| Unified School District | Brea-Olinda Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $787,223 (+2%) Land $683,777 Building $103,446 | |
| 2025 | $9,053.00 Homeowner's exemption | $771,788 Land $670,370 Building $101,418 |
| 2023 | $8,370.00 (+0.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $741,819 Land $644,338 Building $97,481 |
| 2022 | $8,293.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 617 S Poplar Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 617 S Poplar Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 726 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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: GeoLinks, GigabitNow, T-Mobile, Ting.
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