Brea City Property Records in California
Brea property records include documents and data related to ownership, deeds, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property taxes, zoning, permits, and some land-use history for real estate in Brea, California. Users can access recorded deeds, liens, and other official land documents through the Orange County Clerk-Recorder. Parcel details, assessed values, and property characteristics are available from the Orange County Assessor. Property tax bills, payments, and tax-default information can be found through the Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector. For local records such as building permits, planning approvals, zoning, and code-related information, users may contact the City of Brea Community Development Department or the City of Brea Building & Safety Division. Property-related court filings, such as disputes or foreclosure cases, may be searched through the Superior Court of California, County of Orange.
Brea Property and Community Statistics
What Are the Crime Rates
This section covers reported crime in Brea and the types of offenses included in the data. Violent crimes include murder, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.
The data reports 1 murder, 45 robberies, and 51 assaults in Brea. Property crimes total 1401, including 132 burglaries and 76 motor vehicle thefts. These counts show how many incidents were reported in each category.
Readers can use this data to see which types of reported crime occur most often in Brea. The figures reflect reported incidents only, so they do not capture every crime that may have taken place in the city.
What Is the Population Profile of Brea
Brea's population is largest among White residents, at 37% (17,426 residents). Hispanic residents make up 31% (14,582), and Asian residents account for 26% (12,243). Residents of two or more races total 4% (2,040), and Black residents represent 2% (788).
Brea, Ratings Compared Across California 
Brea's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. Its highest grades are Weather (A+), Access to Coffee Shops (A+), and Access to Outdoor Activities (A+). Other notable ratings include Public Schools (A), Health & Fitness (A), and Diversity (A), while Cost of Living (C-) and Housing (C-) are rated lowest. The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.
How Educated Is Brea
Brea's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (31%), Some College (16%), and High School (14%). The data also includes other available education levels.
When Were Homes Built
Brea's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (44%), followed by 2000 - Present (24%) and 1980 - 1999 (20%). The data also includes other available construction periods.
How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?
Brea's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (32%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (24%) and 4 Bedrooms (23%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.
What Is the Average Age
Brea's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (17%), 35 - 44 (14%), and 25 - 34 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.
Property Market Trends at Brea
Brea's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $874,300. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $2,285 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Brea's dynamic real estate landscape.