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157 S Poplar Avenue 23 sold on February 16, 2024 for $443,000. The details are below for reference.
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157 S Poplar Avenue 23, Brea, CA 92821
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 604 sq ft
- Built 1979
$443,000
The home
About 157 S Poplar Avenue 23
Check out this wonderful Birchtree condo in the heart of Brea. One bedroom and bath upper level condo offers a cozy fireplace, stainless steel appliances. There's a nice balcony with retractable sun shade to relax on. Bedroom has a ceiling fan and walk-in closet with organizers. Dining area features s a scenic garden window and ceiling fan. Comes with washer & dryer inside unit, also includes the refrigerator and water purification system at the sink. Also includes a storage closet, 1 car garage, and additional parking pass. HOA amenities include pool and spa, gym/weight room, community room, additional laundry room, trash & water. Conveniently close to the Birch Street Promenade and all the restaurants and nightlife, close to the Brea Mall and entertainment, close to the freeways, library, civic center, Cal State Fullerton, parks and so much more!
Property details for 157 S Poplar Avenue 23
This 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo sits in the Birch Tree Racquetball Condos neighborhood of Brea in Orange County. It offers 604 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1979. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 930-664-23. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a one-car garage, central air, and a turnkey 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
- $443,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 604 sqft
- Total Baths
- 1
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1979
- MLS® Number
- PW24003534
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $350 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- PW24003534
- Year Built
- 1979
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 604
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $350
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Birchtree Community Association
- Parcel Number
- 93066423
- On Market Date
- 2024-01-07
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Laminate Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Free Standing Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room, See Remarks
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 2
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall, No One Above
- Windows
- Blinds, Drapes, Garden Windows
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Exterior Features
- Awnings
- Construction
- Drywall, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Slab
- Patio and Porch
- Enclosed
- Parking
- Garage, On Street, Unassigned
- Pool Features
- Fenced, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Natural Gas Not Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Birch Tree Racquetball Condos (BTRC)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Fitness Center, Maintenance Grounds, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Trash, Water
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 157 S Poplar Avenue 23
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2024 | Sold | $443,000 | |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jan 20, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 7, 2024 | Listed for sale | $439,000 | |
| Apr 10, 2013 | Sold | $200,000 | Prudential California Realty |
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 157 S Poplar Avenue 23
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, 0.2 percent annual chance 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
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
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
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 1 of 74 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 74 of 74. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 59 of 74.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590015043002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 240 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
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The neighborhood
Brea home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 34
- Median price
- $818,750
- Median days on market
- 16
- Median per sq ft
- $575
Recorded MLS closings of condos, Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 15, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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| 229 Buena Vida | Oct 9, 2026 | $1,224,900 | 1,543 | $794 | 82 |
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Schools
Schools for 157 S Poplar Avenue 23
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Laurel
- Middle
- Brea
- High
- Brea Olinda
- District
- Brea-Olinda Unified
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Listed by Steven Chin of Rise Realty
Listing information updated Feb 20, 2024 at 10:41 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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