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Brea, CA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.19M1-yr changeUp2.6%

The typical home value in Brea, CA is $1.19M as of September 2026, up 2.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Brea ZIP code, the median list price is $1.18M and homes spend a median of 53 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Brea, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.19M
1-yr changeMedian across Brea ZIPs
+2.6%
ZIP markets live3 tracked in Brea
2
County
Orange County

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12-month value trend

+2.6% over 12 months

Typical home value in Brea over the last 12 months: $1.16M in Sep 2025 to $1.19M in Sep 2026 (+2.6%).

Sep 2025$1.16M

Sep 2026$1.19M

Median Zillow home value index across Brea's ZIP codes.

Context

Brea's housing market shows modest momentum as of September 2026. The typical home value stands at $1,187,813, up 2.6% over the past year. With 50 homes for sale and a median list price of $1,177,124, inventory remains relatively constrained. Homes are spending 53 days on the market on average, and only 5.8% of listings have received price reductions. For homeowners considering a sale, the combination of steady appreciation and moderate inventory suggests a balanced market where preparation and pricing matter more than timing alone.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Brea, CA?

Typical home value

$1.19M

Up2.6%YoY

Median list price

$1.18M

Days on market

53

Homes for sale

50

Price cuts

5.8%

New listings

36

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Brea's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Brea, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Brea, CA are up 2.6% over the past year, from $1.16M in September 2025 to $1.19M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Brea, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,187,813+2.6%
September 2025$1,157,946No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Brea ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Brea, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Brea, CA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 53 days on market and 6% of listings with a price cut in the typical Brea ZIP code, and 36 new listings against 50 active listings across Brea, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Brea housing market forecast 2027

+1.3%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Brea ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Brea rose 2.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Brea?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Brea shows typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027, after a 2.6% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 Brea ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Brea?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 3 Brea ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Brea, CA home prices.

What's the typical home value in Brea?

The typical home value in Brea is $1,187,813 as of September 2026, up 2.6% over the past year.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Brea?

Homes in Brea spend a median of 53 days on the market. With only 5.8% of listings receiving price cuts, most homes are selling relatively close to asking price.

How many homes are currently for sale in Brea?

There are 50 homes for sale in Brea as of September 2026, with 36 new listings that month.

Are home prices going up or down in Brea, CA?

Typical home values in Brea, CA are up 2.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Brea, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Brea, CA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 53 days on market and 6% of listings with a price cut in the typical Brea ZIP code, and 36 new listings against 50 active listings across Brea, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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