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$1,056,955$689 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $960,000 on Sep 21, 2023

138 WATERFALL LN

BREA, CA 92821
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,533 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$1.1M
$926K low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$960,000 · Sep 21, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,412 (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.$998,784 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$825,287
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$173,497
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$979,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.No

Transaction History(12)

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
Brea Country Hills Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Brea Olinda High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Brea Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 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

138 Waterfall Ln 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Brea 92821
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Brea 92821
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer 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
$523K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 56% 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$1,056,955
CheaperTypical $1,011,968Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$689
CheaperTypical $530Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,533 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,882 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 138 Waterfall Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrea 92821Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,056,95556% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$68993% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,533 ft²30% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac26% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than198475% of homes66% of homes

About 138 Waterfall Ln

How much is 138 Waterfall Ln, Brea, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 138 Waterfall Ln, Brea, CA is $1,056,955 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $925,753 to $1,188,157. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 138 Waterfall Ln, Brea, CA last sell?

138 Waterfall Ln, Brea, CA last sold on Sep 21, 2023 for $960,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 138 Waterfall Ln, Brea, CA?

138 Waterfall Ln, Brea, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,533 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 138 Waterfall Ln, Brea, CA built?

138 Waterfall Ln, Brea, CA was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 138 Waterfall Ln, Brea, CA?

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

How does 138 Waterfall Ln, Brea, CA compare to other homes in Brea 92821?

Among the 10,781 homes in Brea 92821, it is worth more than 56% of them ($1,056,955 against a typical $1,011,968), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($689 against a typical $530), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,533 ft² against a typical 1,882 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1984 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 48% 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 138 Waterfall Ln, Brea, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 138 Waterfall Ln, Brea, CA was $11,412. The county assessed it at $998,784.

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