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Last sold for $499,000 on Sep 22, 2004

974 MATTHEWS LN

BREA, CA 92821
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,814 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.
2,336 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$499,000 · Sep 22, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,187 (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.$708,987 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$436,159
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$272,828
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$695,086

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.0.05
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Mariposa Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.6 mi
M
Brea Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 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

974 Matthews Ln 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Orange County

How it measures up in Brea 92821

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brea 92821.

Living area1,814 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,885 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size2,336 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 974 Matthews Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrea 92821Orange County
Living areabigger than1,814 ft²47% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,336 ft²8% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than200487% of homes89% of homes

About 974 Matthews Ln

When did 974 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA last sell?

974 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA last sold on Sep 22, 2004 for $499,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 974 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA?

974 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,814 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 974 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA built?

974 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

What schools serve 974 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA?

974 Matthews Ln, 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 974 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA compare to other homes in Brea 92821?

Among the 10,781 homes in Brea 92821, it is bigger than 47% of them (1,814 ft² against a typical 1,885 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (2,336 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2004 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 974 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 974 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA was $8,187. The county assessed it at $708,987.

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