Brea, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,050,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Brea has 43 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,050,000, typically selling in about 36 days.
Brea Market Analysis
Buyers in Brea, CA are looking at a median list price of $1.1M. Per square foot, the median stands at $591. Since February, the median price has moved up about 12.7% to $1.2M as of July.
It takes about 11 days for the typical home here to go under contract. That is a quick turnaround, so buyers who wait on a well priced home often miss it. Brea, CA has 43 active listings on the market right now. 20 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from a $778,800 median for two bedroom homes to $1.4M for five bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is single family homes, about 72.1% of the mix, with condos accounting for another 25.6%. Brea, CA covers the 92821 and 92823 ZIP codes.
Brea Rental Market
Renters in Brea, CA are looking at a median asking rent of $4,700. Since February, the median rent has moved up about 17.6% to $4,000 as of July. Brea, CA has 12 active rental listings on the market right now.
Brea Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. There is only 1.9 months of supply, and sale prices are up 13% over the last six months and 11% over the past year. At the same time, 40% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so the market is not running away from buyers. Sellers have the stronger hand, though prepared buyers can still negotiate on the right home.
Median Home Price
$1.05M
↑ 11% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
1.9 months of supply
Tight Supply43 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 1.9 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~36 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists. Homes are moving 39% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 58% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Brea
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
60%
Homeowners
40%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
16,566 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $290K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$378K)
Price Reductions
17 listings have reduced their price
40% of active listings
Average reduction: 3.3% (~$35K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Brea, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Brea, CA?
The median list price in Brea is $1,050,000 as of August 2026, based on 43 active listings.
Is Brea a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Brea currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 1.9 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Brea?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 11 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 36 days.
Are home prices in Brea going up or down?
The median sale price in Brea is up about 10.9% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Brea, CA?
There are 43 homes for sale in Brea right now, including 5 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Brea?
The median asking rent in Brea is $4,700 per month, across 12 active rental listings.