859 Carlson Dr, Brea, CA 92821 Property Records

Orange County property record for 859 Carlson Dr, Brea, CA 92821

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,653 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	0.182 acres (7,920 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$262,000 (Aug 1999)
Tax Bill	$4,879 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2017 Mortgage Jul 2020 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`304-122-14`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`304-122-14`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,653 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,653 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	7,920 sqft (0.182 acres)
Garage Area	389 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Window A/C
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	859 CARLSON DR
City	BREA
State	CA
Zip	92821-2208
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	N TR 3832 BLK LOT 31
Legal Subdivision	TRACT NO 3832
Legal Tract	3832
Legal Lot Number	31
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Township / Civil Division	ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2026
Census Tract	1501

Owner

Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	859 CARLSON DR, BREA, CA 92821-2208
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 26, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jul 7, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 7, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 31, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 31, 1999 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 27, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	1999629189
Last Transfer Date	Apr 25, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000319295
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	859 CARLSON DR, BREA, CA 92821-2208
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000168945
Date	Apr 26, 2017
Instrument	2017000168945

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	May 1, 2032

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Jul 7, 2020
Property Address	859 CARLSON DR, BREA, CA 92821-2208
Document Number	0000319296
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2020
Instrument	319296
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 29, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	859 CARLSON DR BREA CA 928212208, BREA, CA 92821-2208

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Jul 7, 2020
Property Address	859 CARLSON DR, BREA, CA 92821-2208
Document Number	0000319295
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2020
Instrument	319295
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 29, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	859 CARLSON DR BREA CA 928212208, BREA, CA 92821-2208

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Orange County
Municipality	Brea City
Unified School District	Brea-Olinda Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$410,731 (+2%) Land $312,813 Building $97,918
2025	$4,879.00 (+8.13%) Homeowner's exemption	$402,678 (+4.04%) Land $306,679 Building $95,999
2023	$4,512.00 (+1.05%) Homeowner's exemption	$387,043 Land $294,771 Building $92,272
2022	$4,465.00

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

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 741 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Frontier.

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