738 S Walnut Ave, Brea, CA 92821 Property Records

Orange County property record for 738 S Walnut Ave, Brea, CA 92821

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.158 acres (6,900 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$2,352 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Mortgage
Jul 2022 Mortgage
+ 7 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN284-153-14

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN284-153-14

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,068 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,068 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Lot Area6,900 sqft (0.158 acres)
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address738 S WALNUT AVE
CityBREA
StateCA
Zip92821-6459
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionA TR W J HOLE TR BLK LOT 35 W J HOLE TR LOT 35 N 46 FT S 228 FT E 300 FT -EX
Legal SubdivisionW J HOLE TRACT
Legal TractW
Legal Lot Number35
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract1503

Owner

Source: Orange County records · APN 284-153-14

Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address738 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6459
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 28, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CAPITAL LLC
Jul 19, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
ADVANTAGEFIRST LENDING INC
Oct 12, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
CHANGE LENDING LLC
Jun 21, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
1ST RATE HOME MORTGAGE INC
Jun 29, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
1ST RATE HOME MORTGAGE INC
Apr 09, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
1ST RATE HOME MORTGAGE INC
Mar 31, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC
Nov 25, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC
Nov 06, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 25, 2020
Deed SaleNov 25, 2020
Deed Document Number2020688029
Last Transfer DateJul 08, 2022
Transfer Doc0000251602
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateMay 28, 2026
Property Address738 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6459
Document Number0000152900
Instrument DateJan 09, 2026
Instrument2026152900
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants, 205
Address738 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6459

Mortgage

Document Number0000152900,
DateMay 28, 2026
Instrument2026152900
Lender
NameLAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CAPITAL LLC
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 01, 2056
Interest
Rate6.22%
Max Rate-1%

July 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateJul 19, 2022
Property Address738 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6459
Document Number0000251602
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 25
Instrument DateJul 08, 2022
Instrument2022000251602
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 29, 2022
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, DOMA TITLE OF CALIFORNIA INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address738 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6459

Mortgage

Document Number0000251603
DateJul 19, 2022
Instrument2022000251603
Lender
NameADVANTAGEFIRST LENDING INC
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 01, 2052

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address738 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6459
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2021
Title CompanyWFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address738 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6459

Mortgage

Document Number0000625114
DateOct 12, 2021
Instrument2021000625114
Lender
NameCHANGE LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressIRVINE, CA 92606
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2051

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address738 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6459
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000256045
DateJun 21, 2017
Instrument2017000256045
Lender
Name1ST RATE HOME MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTEMPE, AZ 85283
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2047

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address738 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6459
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000240019
DateJun 29, 2018
Instrument2018000240019
Lender
Name1ST RATE HOME MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTEMPE, AZ 85283
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2048

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address738 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6459
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATL TTL ORANGE CNT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000112536
DateApr 09, 2019
Instrument2019000112536
Lender
Name1ST RATE HOME MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTEMPE, AZ 85283
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term349 Months
DueMay 01, 2048

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address738 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6459
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanySOLIDIFI TITLE AND CLOSING

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000145064
DateMar 31, 2020
Instrument2020000145064
Lender
NameVILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Address2863 SAINT ROSE PKWY, HENDERSON, NV 89052
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2050

November 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateNov 25, 2020
Property Address738 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6459
Document Number0000688029
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 25
Instrument DateNov 20, 2020
Instrument2020000688029
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address738 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6459

Mortgage

Document Number0000688028
DateNov 25, 2020
Instrument2020000688028
Lender
NameVILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2050

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address738 S WALNUT AVE, BREA, CA 92821-6459
Document Number0000493685
Instrument DateNov 06, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2017
Title CompanyAMERICAN COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address738 S WALNUT AVE BREA CA 928216459, BREA, CA 92821-6459

Mortgage

Document Number0000493685
DateNov 15, 2017
Instrument493685
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 14, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 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
2026$182,790 (+2%) Land $126,141 Building $56,649
2025$2,352.00 (+8.14%) Homeowner's exemption$179,206 (+4.04%) Land $123,667 Building $55,539
2023$2,175.00 (+1.26%) Homeowner's exemption$172,249 Land $118,866 Building $53,383
2022$2,148.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 27, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL 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.

Based on FCC filings for 653 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BREA
serves 47,454 people
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 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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