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$1,308,021$561 / ft²
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Last sold for $392,000 on Dec 28, 2001

542 S PALM DR

BREA, CA 92821
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,330 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$392,000 · Dec 28, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,317 (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.$269,805 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$100,972
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$168,833
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$264,515

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.0.23
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.Spa/Hot Tub (Only)

Transaction History(3)

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
Arovista Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.2 mi
M
Brea Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Brea Olinda High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

542 S Palm Dr 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 more than 86% of homes in Brea 92821
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Orange County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Brea 92821
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Brea 92821
  • Newer than 73% 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
$528K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 86% 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$1,308,021
CheaperTypical $1,012,652Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$561
CheaperTypical $530Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area2,330 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,889 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 542 S Palm Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrea 92821Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,308,02186% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56164% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than2,330 ft²75% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac88% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than198373% of homes64% of homes

About 542 S Palm Dr

How much is 542 S Palm Dr, Brea, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 S Palm Dr, Brea, CA is $1,308,021 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,248,765 to $1,367,277. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 S Palm Dr, Brea, CA last sell?

542 S Palm Dr, Brea, CA last sold on Dec 28, 2001 for $392,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 542 S Palm Dr, Brea, CA?

542 S Palm Dr, Brea, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,330 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 542 S Palm Dr, Brea, CA built?

542 S Palm Dr, Brea, CA was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 542 S Palm Dr, Brea, CA?

542 S Palm Dr, Brea, CA is assigned to Arovista Elementary School (elementary), rated B; 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 542 S Palm Dr, Brea, CA compare to other homes in Brea 92821?

Among the 10,781 homes in Brea 92821, it is worth more than 86% of them ($1,308,021 against a typical $1,012,652), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($561 against a typical $530), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,330 ft² against a typical 1,889 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1983 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 65% 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 542 S Palm Dr, Brea, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 S Palm Dr, Brea, CA was $3,317. The county assessed it at $269,805.

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