948 Malibu Canyon, Brea, CA 92821
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,507 sq ft
- 4,500 sq ft lot
- Built 1984
$1,465,000
Subdivision Heritage Hills
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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 the Heritage Hills neighborhood of Brea in Orange County. It offers 2,507 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,465,000, about $584 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
- $1,465,000
- Days On Site
- New Today
- 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
- NP26229968
- 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
- NP26229968
- 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
- 2026-10-23
- 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
- Subdivision
- Heritage Hills
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Gutters, Hiking, Park, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 948 Malibu Canyon
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | Relisted | $1,465,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 948 Malibu Canyon
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0042J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones map, La Habra quadrangle, released November 1, 1991. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, La Habra quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, La Habra quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 198 of 199 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 198 of 199. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 159 of 199.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590015062005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (Loop, 2 Level 2 ports). 121 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.32% · 30-yr fixed$
$11,425/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $146,500 down
Principal & interest$9,057
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$549
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,392
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$427
HOANot reported, not included
$9,870/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $293,000 down
Principal & interest$8,051
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,392
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$427
HOANot reported, not included
$8,863/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $439,500 down
Principal & interest$7,044
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,392
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$427
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$1,819/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,392
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$427
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.32% (week of Oct 22, 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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The neighborhood
Brea home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 231
- Median price
- $1,215,000
- Median days on market
- 13
- Median per sq ft
- $604
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 16, 2025 to Oct 16, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Brea sales
At $584 per square foot, this home's asking price is close to the Brea median of $604 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Brea sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551 SAN ARDO | Oct 16, 2026 | $2,710,000 | 3,345 | $810 | 16 |
| 363 Grove Hill Court | Oct 9, 2026 | $1,225,000 | 2,020 | $606 | 59 |
| 766 Cactus Court | Oct 9, 2026 | $725,000 | 1,401 | $517 | 28 |
| 330 Magnolia Avenue | Oct 9, 2026 | $1,050,000 | 1,497 | $701 | 6 |
| 1321 N Puente Street | Oct 9, 2026 | $1,399,000 | 2,246 | $623 | 8 |
Schools
School District for 948 Malibu Canyon
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Brea-Olinda Unified.
Location
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Listed by Derrick Jackson Jr. of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Oct 23, 2026 at 5:18 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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