$899,000
Brea
3 bd 2 ba 143 m²
Buy a House in Brea, Orange County, California
50 homes and apartments for sale in Brea, United States.
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Properties for sale in Brea
24 properties shown
$1,130,000
Brea
3 bd 2 ba 121 m²
$2,890,000
Brea
4 bd 5 ba 433 m²
$1,450,000
Brea
3 bd 4 ba 205 m²
$1,190,000
Brea
5 bd 4 ba 235 m²
$725,000
Brea
4 bd 3 ba 136 m²
$1,275,000
Brea
5 bd 3 ba 267 m²
$1,550,000
Brea
3 bd 3 ba 239 m²
$999,000
Brea
3 bd 1 ba 113 m²
$900,000
Brea
2 bd 1 ba 104 m²
$985,000
Brea
3 bd 2 ba 125 m²
$1,150,000
Brea
3 bd 2 ba 133 m²
$1,780,000
Brea
3 bd 2 ba 218 m²
$1,899,000
Brea
4 bd 3 ba 318 m²
$700,000
Brea
3 bd 3 ba 136 m²
$1,650,000
Brea
5 bd 4 ba 375 m²
$1,150,000
Brea
4 bd 3 ba 205 m²
Apartment$829,999
Brea
2 bd 2 ba 109 m²
$1,498,000
Brea
4 bd 3 ba 268 m²
House$845,000
Brea
2 bd 2 ba 132 m²
Apartment$629,999
Brea
2 bd 2 ba 108 m²
$1,350,000
Brea
3 bd 3 ba 203 m²
$2,150,000
Brea
5 bd 3 ba 325 m²
Apartment$649,900
Brea
2 bd 2 ba 84 m²
Buyer's guide: Brea
Brea real estate is a suburban Orange County market in north Orange County, with a median asking price of €1,005,721 in current listings on RealEstateAbroad (converted from US dollars). Houses lead, with a smaller group of condominiums and townhomes.
Brea price table
The figures below are asking prices from 50 listings, not closed sales. The range is fairly tight for California, from €784,463 to €1,200,161 in the middle half.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Listings | 50 |
| Median asking price | €1,005,721 |
| Lower to upper quartile | €784,463 to €1,200,161 |
| Median price per m² | €5,837 |
| Median size | 177 m² |
Homes by type and size
Detached houses account for 40 of the 50 listings, with 10 condominium-style flats. Three-bedroom properties are the largest group (19), ahead of four-bedroom (13), two-bedroom (10) and five-plus (7), and a single one-bedroom. Compare against houses in the US or condos and flats in the US.
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Around Brea
Brea occupies the top corner of Orange County, bordering Los Angeles County, and combines a pedestrian-friendly downtown, a large shopping mall and hillside neighbourhoods near open space. State Route 57 and the 90 and 91 freeways link it to Anaheim and downtown Los Angeles. Surrounding markets are La Habra, Placentia, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, Buena Park and Anaheim. Typical buyers are dual-income families and commuters.
Buying as a foreigner in California
Nothing in federal or California law stops a non-US citizen from owning a Brea home. The practical hurdles are financial: lenders to non-residents commonly want a sizeable deposit, and you will need a US bank account, a tax ID for the closing and an escrow officer to hold funds. Budget for title insurance, a home inspection and the county's documentary transfer tax.
On holding costs, Proposition 13 anchors the annual bill at roughly 1% of the purchase price plus local bonds, and it limits yearly rises. If you later sell as a foreign owner, FIRPTA withholding is 15% of the price, reduced to 10% or 0% for qualifying residence purchases up to $1m and $300k.
For next steps read the United States country page, the US buying guide and financing in the US.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Buying property in Brea: FAQ
Do foreigners face limits on buying in Brea?
No. California has no nationality test for home buyers; the obstacles are lender requirements and paperwork.
What are annual ownership taxes?
Roughly 1% of the purchase price plus local assessments, with yearly increases capped under Proposition 13.
What does FIRPTA mean for me?
It is withholding on a sale by a foreign owner: 15%, or 10% or 0% for certain residence sales.
How many condos are available?
Ten of the 50 listings are flats; the rest are houses.
Which towns border Brea?
La Habra, Placentia, Fullerton and Yorba Linda sit right beside it.
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