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$1,041,137$530 / 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 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

956 NORTHWOOD AVE

BREA, CA 92821
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,966 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
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

$1M
$1M low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,410 (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.$368,390 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$188,825
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$179,565
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$361,167

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.0.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Mariposa Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.1 mi
M
Brea Junior High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Brea Olinda High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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

956 Northwood 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% 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
$557K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 47% 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$1,041,137
CheaperTypical $1,069,015Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$530
CheaperTypical $563Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,966 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,890 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 956 Northwood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrea 92821Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,041,13747% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53033% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,966 ft²54% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac78% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than197550% of homes50% of homes

About 956 Northwood Ave

How much is 956 Northwood Ave, Brea, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 956 Northwood Ave, Brea, CA is $1,041,137 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,020,612 to $1,061,662. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 956 Northwood Ave, Brea, CA last sell?

956 Northwood Ave, Brea, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 956 Northwood Ave, Brea, CA?

956 Northwood Ave, Brea, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,966 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 956 Northwood Ave, Brea, CA built?

956 Northwood Ave, Brea, CA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 956 Northwood Ave, Brea, CA?

956 Northwood Ave, Brea, CA is assigned to Mariposa Elementary School (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 956 Northwood Ave, Brea, CA compare to other homes in Brea 92821?

Among the 10,782 homes in Brea 92821, it is worth more than 47% of them ($1,041,137 against a typical $1,069,015), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($530 against a typical $563), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,966 ft² against a typical 1,890 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1975 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 43% 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 956 Northwood Ave, Brea, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 956 Northwood Ave, Brea, CA was $4,410. The county assessed it at $368,390.

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