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1010 Northwood Avenue

Brea, CA 92821

5 beds
4 baths
3,353 sqft
8,112 sqft lot
$447 per sqft
1968 build
– on site

Charming Cottage-Style Home with Lush Award-Winning Gardens and Versatile Layout Welcome to this warm and inviting cottage-style home nestled in a beautifully landscaped setting. With over 3,300 sq ft of living space (additional 240 sq ft sunroom with its own dedicated heating and cooling), this spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence offers comfort, character, and flexibility for a variety of lifestyles. Step through the beveled glass double-door entry into a home that blends classic charm with modern upgrades. The main level features a private in-law suite complete with double doors, an attached full bath with safety bars, and the ability to be sectioned off with the adjoining family and sun rooms—perfect for multi-generational living or guest accommodations. Upstairs, you’ll find four more bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, including: A primary suite with a spa-like bathroom and an expansive walk-in closet. A secondary suite with its own attached bath. Two additional bedrooms, one of which includes access to a large unfinished attic-style storage room. A full hallway bath with a generous walk-in shower. Enjoy time with loved ones in the large family room, featuring a fireplace, custom cabinetry, a bar with sink, and access to the sunroom—ideal for entertaining or relaxing year-round. The heart of the home is the bright white country kitchen, enhanced by embossed metal backsplashes, and accompanied by a spacious wash room with pantry, sink, and extra storage. Additional features include: Recently remodeled bathrooms with updated piping. Dual-zone central heating and air, plus a whole-house fan. Soft water system and reverse osmosis filtration in the kitchen. Outside, you'll find an incredible low-maintenance garden oasis, featuring: California native, drought-tolerant landscaping. Brick-paved paths, raised planter beds, and fruit trees (lemon & apple). Award-winning design (Roger’s Garden California Friendly Garden Award). Three covered patio areas for relaxing or entertaining. Drip irrigation system and just twice-monthly maintenance. The home also includes a 2-car garage with a workbench and built-in shelving, plus driveway parking for three additional vehicles. This is more than just a home—it’s a lifestyle. Come experience the thoughtful design, natural beauty, and unique charm for yourself.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Philip Kang / Real Broker / 714-724-1841

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 15, 2025 •

MLS# PW25132892 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1968
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Total Number Of Units:

1
Structure Type:

House
Stories Total:

2
Entry Level:

1
Patio And Porch Features:

Covered, Patio
Patio:

1
Common Walls:

No Common Walls

Interior

Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wet Bar
Levels:

Two
Entry Location:

Main
Kitchen Features:

Granite Counters
Eating Area:

Dining Room, In Kitchen
Door Features:

Double Door Entry
Window Features:

Blinds, Shutters
Flooring:

Carpet, Tile, Wood
Room Type:

Attic, Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room, Sun, Walk-In Closet
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Family Room, Gas
Laundry:

Individual Room, Inside
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3353.00

Location

Directions:

Cross Streets: Puente St and Northwood Ave
Latitude:

33.94291000
Longitude:

-117.91416100

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Zoning:

R-1
Lot Features:

Back Yard, Landscaped, Lot 6500-9999, Sprinklers Drip System
Lot Size Area:

8112.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.1862
Lot Size SqFt:

8112.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

1
View:

City Lights, Mountain(s)
Fencing:

Wood
Fence:

Yes
Sprinklers:

Yes
Additional Parcels:

No
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Census Tract:

15.01
Tax Tract:

6542
Tax Lot:

6

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

5
Main Level Bedrooms:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Bathroom Features:

Shower, Shower in Tub, Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Jetted Tub, Main Floor Full Bath, Remodeled, Separate tub and shower, Walk-in shower
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

4
Main Level Baths:

1
Full Baths:

4

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Parcel Number:

30414403

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air, Whole House Fan

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Water Softener
Included:

Yes

Schools

Elementary:

MARIPO
Elementary School:

Mariposa
Middle School:

Brea
Middle School:

BREA
High School:

Brea Olinda
High School:

BREOLI
High School District:

Brea-Olinda Unified

The Community

Subdivision:

North Hills (NORH)
Subdivision:

North Hills (NORH)
Features:

Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Association:

No
Pool:

None
Senior Community:

No
Private Pool:

No
Spa Features:

None
Assessments:

Yes
Assessments:

Sewer Assessments

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Built-In Storage, Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage
Parking Spaces:

2.00
Attached Garage:

Yes
Garage Spaces:

2.00

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,499,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$8,031
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$412
Utilities	$249 See report
Total	$8,692/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/13/25 Jun 13, 2025	Listed / Active	CRMLS_CA	$1,499,900	17.2% (7.5% / YR)
2/28/23 Feb 28, 2023		CRMLS_CA	$1,280,000	6.7%
1/17/23 Jan 17, 2023		CRMLS_CA	$1,199,999

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