965 Berenice Dr, Brea, CA 92821 Property Records

Orange County property record for 965 Berenice Dr, Brea, CA 92821

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,410 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size	0.164 acres (7,125 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$610,000 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill	$8,332 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`304-132-04`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`304-132-04`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,410 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,410 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1968
Effective Year Built	Effective 1968
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	7,125 sqft (0.164 acres)
Garage Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	965 BERENICE DR
City	BREA
State	CA
Zip	92821-2204
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	N TR 6486 BLK LOT 61
Legal Tract	6486
Legal Lot Number	61
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Township / Civil Division	ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2032
Census Tract	1501

Owner

965 Berenice Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	965 BERENICE DR, BREA, CA 92821-2204
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 27, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AAA CAP INV
Apr 25, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AAA CAP INV

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 25, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 25, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 9, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017165807
Last Transfer Date	Nov 5, 2018
Transfer Doc	0000401981
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	965 BERENICE DR, BREA, CA 92821-2204
Document Number	0000324906
Instrument Date	Jun 27, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 29, 2020
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	965 BERENICE DR BREA CA 928212204, BREA, CA 92821-2204

Mortgage

Document Number	0000324906
Date	Jul 9, 2020
Instrument	324906

Lender

Name	AAA CAP INV
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	ALHAMBRA, CA 91801

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 8, 2050

April 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Apr 25, 2017
Property Address	965 BERENICE DR, BREA, CA 92821-2204
Document Number	0000165807
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2017
Instrument	165807
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 2, 2017
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$671.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	965 BERENICE DR BREA CA 928212204, BREA, CA 92821-2204

Mortgage

Document Number	165808
Date	Apr 25, 2017
Instrument	165808

Lender

Name	AAA CAP INV
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	ALHAMBRA, CA 91801

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 24, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 965 Berenice Dr was $8,332 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$722,113 (+2%) Land $635,201 Building $86,912
2025	$8,332.00 Homeowner's exemption	$707,954 Land $622,746 Building $85,208
2023	$7,703.00 (+0.94%) Homeowner's exemption	$680,464 Land $598,564 Building $81,900
2022	$7,631.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 965 Berenice Dr 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 965 Berenice Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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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