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$1,234,557$461 / 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 96How 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 $605,500 on Sep 10, 2004

986 MATTHEWS LN

BREA, CA 92821
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,677 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.
3,201 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

$1.2M
$1.2M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$605,500 · Sep 10, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,866 (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.$860,506 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$504,727
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$355,779
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$843,634

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.0.07
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
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

986 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.

  • Worth more than 78% of homes in Brea 92821
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Orange County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Brea 92821
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 89% 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
$538K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 78% 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$1,234,557
CheaperTypical $1,030,873Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$461
CheaperTypical $532Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,677 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,876 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size3,201 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 986 Matthews Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrea 92821Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,234,55778% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46114% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than2,677 ft²86% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,201 ft²13% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than200487% of homes89% of homes

About 986 Matthews Ln

How much is 986 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 986 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA is $1,234,557 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,187,812 to $1,281,302. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 986 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA last sell?

986 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA last sold on Sep 10, 2004 for $605,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 986 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA?

986 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,677 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 986 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA built?

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

What schools serve 986 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA?

986 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 986 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA compare to other homes in Brea 92821?

Among the 10,781 homes in Brea 92821, it is worth more than 78% of them ($1,234,557 against a typical $1,030,873), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($461 against a typical $532), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,677 ft² against a typical 1,876 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (3,201 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2004 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 62% 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 986 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 986 Matthews Ln, Brea, CA was $9,866. The county assessed it at $860,506.

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