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$849,805$565 / 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 $450,000 on Aug 10, 2012

535 BALSA AVE

BREA, CA 92821
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,505 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
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

$850K
$749K low$950K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Aug 10, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,672 (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.$565,220 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$470,983
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$94,237
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$554,138

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.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.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.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Falcon Academy of Science and TechnologyA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Brea Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Brea Olinda High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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

535 Balsa Ave 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 69% of homes in Orange County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Brea 92821
  • Older than 66% of homes in Orange County

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 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$849,805
CheaperTypical $1,011,968Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$565
CheaperTypical $530Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,505 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,882 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 535 Balsa Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrea 92821Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$849,80527% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56565% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,505 ft²28% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac38% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than196635% of homes34% of homes

About 535 Balsa Ave

How much is 535 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 535 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA is $849,805 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $749,485 to $950,125. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 535 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA last sell?

535 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA last sold on Aug 10, 2012 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 535 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA?

535 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,505 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 535 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA built?

535 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 535 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA?

535 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA is assigned to Falcon Academy of Science and Technology (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 535 Balsa Ave, 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 ($849,805 against a typical $1,011,968), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($565 against a typical $530), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,505 ft² against a typical 1,882 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1966 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 535 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 535 Balsa Ave, Brea, CA was $6,672. The county assessed it at $565,220.

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