




1146 N Puente, Brea, CA 92821
Available for the first time ever and set on a rare and expansive dual parcel lot, this character-rich 1916 single-story home offers 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, blending timeless charm with a unique compound-style layout and endless opportunities. Set within the historic Puente Hills corridor, once part of the early Rancho La Puente land grant, the property reflects a meaningful connection to the area’s ranching roots and early development. Inside, the home showcases a mix of original architectural details and thoughtful updates. Spacious living and dining areas feature classic windows, elegant moldings, and abundant natural light, while the updated kitchen offers white cabinetry, stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Multiple interconnected living spaces, French doors, and warm wood flooring create a flexible and inviting floor plan suited for everyday living, entertaining, or multigenerational use. The property truly shines with its multiple detached structures, creating a rare sense of space and versatility. In addition to the main residence, you will find a separate building currently used as a game or billiards room with vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, a dedicated workshop, and a second garage, ideal for hobbies, storage, creative use, or potential future conversion. The grounds offer a peaceful, garden-like setting with mature landscaping, winding pathways, brick hardscape, and a charming courtyard patio that enhances the indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Fruit-bearing avocado, citrus, and nut trees provide both beauty and function, while expansive outdoor areas offer endless opportunities for entertaining, gardening, or future expansion. The second parcel adds significant flexibility for those needing RV and boat parking, with convenient power access nearby, or for those considering an ADU, extended living space, or long-term investment potential. With its single-level layout, generous square footage, and rare combination of historical character, land, and additional structures, this property presents a unique opportunity to enjoy as is or thoughtfully enhance over time.
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,784
Lot Size
22,183 sqft
Year Built
1916
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
3
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
2
MLS #
PW26083368
Interior Features
Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Paneling Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Unfurnished, Wired For Data, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Instant Hot Water, Main Level Primary, Workshop
Flooring
Carpet, Concrete, Tile, Wood
Fireplace
Blower Fan, Gas, Living Room, Masonry, Raised Hearth
Accessibility
Low Pile Carpet, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallways
Appliances
Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Water Purifier, Dryer, Washer
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, See Remarks
Main Level Bedrooms
5
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Cooling
Central Air, Dual, Electric, Attic Fan
Heating
Central, Electric, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas, Zoned
Total Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Boat, Concrete, Door Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Rv Access Parking, Unpaved
Patio & Porch
Concrete, Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch
Fencing
Average Condition, Brick, Needs Repair, Wood
Security
Security System
Construction
Redwood Siding
Roof
Asphalt, Composition, Shake
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre, Agricultural, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Horse Property, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Trees, Yard
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
Biking, Curbs
$0
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features
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