Orange County, California
Brea Real Estate and Local Guide
Former oil town in northern Orange County, now known for its retail centers, revitalized downtown, and long-running public art program. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Brea best.
About the area
Living in Brea, CA
Home to one of the oldest municipal public art programs in the U.S., started in 1975, with more than 140 artworks placed citywide.
The housing market
Homes in Brea
- About 60.3% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 54.1% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $874,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Brea home
Brea Mall
Large enclosed regional shopping mall in northern Orange County
Downtown Brea
Shopping and entertainment district with movie theaters, cafes, an Improv comedy club, and a weekly farmers market
Brea Art in Public Places
City public art program begun in 1975 with over 140 artworks placed throughout Brea
Carbon Canyon Regional Park
Orange County regional park in the Carbon Canyon area of Brea with trails and picnic areas
Tri-City Park
40-acre park with an 8-acre lake, jointly established by Brea, Fullerton, and Placentia
Neighborhoods
Brea areas to know
Olinda
Historic 19th-century oil settlement within present-day Carbon Canyon
Carbon Canyon
Hilly eastern area of Brea along Carbon Canyon Road toward the county line
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.