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$1,591,529$472 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $1,240,000 on Oct 23, 2018

874 FORBES DR

BREA, CA 92821
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,369 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
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

$1.6M
$1.4M low$1.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,240,000 · Oct 23, 2018
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$551,529
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$441,223
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.61%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$1,040,000
BROKER SOLUTIONS INC · recorded Mar 26, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,969 (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.$1,410,906 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,014,442
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$396,464
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,383,242

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.0.25
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.

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 · 0.2 mi
H
Brea Olinda High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Brea Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 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.45,719
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.$111,358
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$139,523
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

874 Forbes 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 95% of homes in Brea 92821
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Orange County
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Brea 92821
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Brea 92821
  • Newer than 77% 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
$547K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 95% 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$1,591,529
CheaperTypical $1,031,540Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$472
CheaperTypical $538Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area3,369 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,886 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 874 Forbes Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrea 92821Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,591,52995% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47217% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than3,369 ft²94% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac91% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than198777% of homes70% of homes

About 874 Forbes Dr

How much is 874 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 874 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA is $1,591,529 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,449,832 to $1,733,226. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 874 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA last sell?

874 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA last sold on Oct 23, 2018 for $1,240,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 874 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA?

874 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,369 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 874 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA built?

874 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old.

What schools serve 874 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA?

874 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA is assigned to Falcon Academy of Science and Technology (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 874 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA compare to other homes in Brea 92821?

Among the 10,784 homes in Brea 92821, it is worth more than 95% of them ($1,591,529 against a typical $1,031,540), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($472 against a typical $538), it is bigger than 94% of them (3,369 ft² against a typical 1,886 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1987 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 79% 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 874 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 874 Forbes Dr, Brea, CA was $15,969. The county assessed it at $1,410,906.

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