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Industrial (General)Industrial
Last sold for $1,299,500 on May 1, 1998

490 CAPRICORN ST

BREA, CA 92821
0
Baths
20,461 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.
1.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,299,500 · May 1, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$43,365 (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.$3,788,150 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,367,598
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,420,552
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,713,873

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Industrial (General)
CountyORANGE
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Partial
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Open
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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.

M
Brea Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Falcon Academy of Science and TechnologyA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.9 mi
H
Brea Olinda High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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

490 Capricorn St 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Brea 92821
  • Among the largest lots in Brea 92821
  • Newer than 76% 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.

Living area20,461 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,874 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 490 Capricorn St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrea 92821Orange County
Living areabigger than20,461 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.1 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than198576% of homes67% of homes

About 490 Capricorn St

When did 490 Capricorn St, Brea, CA last sell?

490 Capricorn St, Brea, CA last sold on May 1, 1998 for $1,299,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 490 Capricorn St, Brea, CA built?

490 Capricorn St, Brea, CA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 490 Capricorn St, Brea, CA?

490 Capricorn St, Brea, CA is assigned to Brea Junior High School (middle), rated A; Falcon Academy of Science and Technology (elementary), 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 490 Capricorn St, Brea, CA compare to other homes in Brea 92821?

Among the 10,781 homes in Brea 92821, it is bigger than almost all of them (20,461 ft² against a typical 1,874 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1.1 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1985 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 490 Capricorn St, Brea, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Capricorn St, Brea, CA was $43,365. The county assessed it at $3,788,150.

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