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$849,528$540 / ft²
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Last sold for $279,500 on Feb 22, 2001

1285 DRIFTWOOD PL

BREA, CA 92821
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,572 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$850K
$812K low$887K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$279,500 · Feb 22, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,089 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$429,571 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$324,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$105,521
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$421,149

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Mariposa Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.1 mi
M
Brea Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Brea Olinda High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Brea-Olinda Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92821These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.411

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,720
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,381 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,359
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$139,524
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.74%

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How this home compares

1285 Driftwood Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Brea 92821
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Orange County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Brea 92821
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Orange County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Brea 92821

What homes are worth in Brea 92821

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$515K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Brea 92821.

How it measures up in Brea 92821

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brea 92821.

Estimated value$849,528
CheaperTypical $1,012,162Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$540
CheaperTypical $529Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,572 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,890 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 1285 Driftwood Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrea 92821Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$849,52827% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54055% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,572 ft²31% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac73% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than196325% of homes26% of homes

About 1285 Driftwood Pl

How much is 1285 Driftwood Pl, Brea, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1285 Driftwood Pl, Brea, CA is $849,528 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $812,205 to $886,851. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1285 Driftwood Pl, Brea, CA last sell?

1285 Driftwood Pl, Brea, CA last sold on Feb 22, 2001 for $279,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1285 Driftwood Pl, Brea, CA?

1285 Driftwood Pl, Brea, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,572 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 1285 Driftwood Pl, Brea, CA built?

1285 Driftwood Pl, Brea, CA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1285 Driftwood Pl, Brea, CA?

1285 Driftwood Pl, Brea, CA is assigned to Mariposa Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Brea Junior High School (middle), rated A; Brea Olinda High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Brea-Olinda Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1285 Driftwood Pl, Brea, CA compare to other homes in Brea 92821?

Among the 10,781 homes in Brea 92821, it is worth more than 27% of them ($849,528 against a typical $1,012,162), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($540 against a typical $529), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,572 ft² against a typical 1,890 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1963 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 30% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1285 Driftwood Pl, Brea, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1285 Driftwood Pl, Brea, CA was $5,089. The county assessed it at $429,571.

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