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$1,354,773$541 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $785,000 on May 16, 2005

551 CARDINAL ST

BREA, CA 92823
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,504 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.
3,304 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.4M
$1.3M 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.$785,000 · May 16, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,675 (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.$1,116,102 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$649,578
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$466,524
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,094,218

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.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
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(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.

H
Brea Olinda High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
E
Olinda Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.3 mi
M
Brea Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Brea-Olinda Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92823These 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.47
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.435

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,799
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.761 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$146,976
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$169,091
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.18 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

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How this home compares

551 Cardinal 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.

  • Worth more than 65% of homes in Orange County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Orange County
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Orange County

What homes are worth in Brea 92823

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

This home
$756K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Brea 92823.

How it measures up in Brea 92823

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brea 92823.

Estimated value$1,354,773
CheaperTypical $1,275,057Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$541
CheaperTypical $596Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area2,504 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,180 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size3,304 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 551 Cardinal St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrea 92823Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,354,77357% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54120% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than2,504 ft²68% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,304 ft²17% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than200251% of homes87% of homes

About 551 Cardinal St

How much is 551 Cardinal St, Brea, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 551 Cardinal St, Brea, CA is $1,354,773 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,311,132 to $1,398,414. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 551 Cardinal St, Brea, CA last sell?

551 Cardinal St, Brea, CA last sold on May 16, 2005 for $785,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 551 Cardinal St, Brea, CA?

551 Cardinal St, Brea, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,504 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 551 Cardinal St, Brea, CA built?

551 Cardinal St, Brea, CA was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.

What schools serve 551 Cardinal St, Brea, CA?

551 Cardinal St, Brea, CA is assigned to Brea Olinda High School (high), rated A+; Olinda Elementary School (elementary), 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 551 Cardinal St, Brea, CA compare to other homes in Brea 92823?

Among the 1,846 homes in Brea 92823, it is worth more than 57% of them ($1,354,773 against a typical $1,275,057), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($541 against a typical $596), it is bigger than 68% of them (2,504 ft² against a typical 2,180 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (3,304 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (2002 against a typical 2002). 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 551 Cardinal St, Brea, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Cardinal St, Brea, CA was $13,675. The county assessed it at $1,116,102.

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