$1,450,000
5Beds3Baths2,722SqFt
329 LocustBrea, CA 92821
948 Malibu Canyon, Brea, CA 92821
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,507 sq ft
- 4,500 sq ft lot
- Built 1984
$1,498,888
The home
About 948 Malibu Canyon
948 Malibu Canyon Road is nestled within the coveted Heritage Hills community, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence holds approximately 2,507 square feet of refined California living, set on an elevated lot with greenbelt backing, sweeping city light views, and the kind of privacy that is increasingly rare to find.
Thoughtfully curated throughout, the home features a remodeled kitchen with Caesarstone quartz countertops, engineered hardwood floors, updated bathrooms, and expansive Milgard dual-pane windows that bathe every room in natural light. Premium James Hardie fiber cement siding, solar panels, and EV charging capability speak to a home that has been maintained and upgraded with genuine intention.
The private backyard, with no direct rear neighbors, offers a serene retreat framed by the greenbelt and the glow of evening city lights. Top-rated schools, scenic trails, dining, and shopping are all within easy reach.
No HOA. Turnkey condition. Move-in ready.
Property details for 948 Malibu Canyon
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Brea in Orange County. It offers 2,507 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,498,888, about $598 per square foot. The home was built in 1984. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 306-073-19. Highlights include peek-a-boo Catalina and city lights views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 4,500-square-foot lot, central air, and an updated home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $1,498,888
- Days On Site
- 115 Days
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,507 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 4,500 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1984
- MLS® Number
- NP26126434
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP26126434
- Year Built
- 1984
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,507
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,500
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1033
- Levels
- Two, Multi Split
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Hills, Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 30607319
- On Market Date
- 2026-06-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Screens
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
- Rooms
- Other, Primary Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Laundry, Office, Living Room, Bedroom, Family Room
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Traditional
- Roof
- Concrete
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Garden, Greenbelt, Sprinklers In Rear, Landscaped, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Enclosed, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Private
- Fencing
- Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Gutters, Hiking, Park, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 948 Malibu Canyon
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,428,888 |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$11,425/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $149,889 down
Principal & interest$9,002
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$562
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,424
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$437
HOANot reported, not included
$9,863/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $299,778 down
Principal & interest$8,002
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,424
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$437
HOANot reported, not included
$8,863/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $449,666 down
Principal & interest$7,002
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,424
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$437
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$1,861/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,424
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$437
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Orange County rate. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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Schools
Schools for 948 Malibu Canyon
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Mariposa
- Middle
- Brea
- High
- Brea Olinda
- District
- Brea-Olinda Unified
Location
Location
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Listed by Derrick Jackson Jr. of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Sep 5, 2026 at 11:39 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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