Paul Fernandez — 200+ transactions, 103% list-to-sold ratio, 25-day average days on market. Your Brea real estate expert.
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| Metric | Brea This City | Fullerton | Chino Hills | Whittier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1,268,460 | $1,216,297 | $1,106,641 | $913,165 |
| Days on market | 28 days | 27 days | 40 days | 28 days |
| Months of supply | 2.4 | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
Source: Infosparks MLS data, September 2026. Updated monthly.
Brea currently averages 28 days on market. The key to a strong outcome is pricing correctly from day one.
The city breaks into distinct pockets that attract different buyer segments. Carbon Canyon (92823) is Brea's luxury tier - semi-rural canyon properties with equestrian lots that trade from $2M to $4M+, drawing privacy-seeking buyers who want acreage within 10 minutes of the 57 freeway. Wildfire risk disclosure is a required conversation in this zone. Downtown Brea (92821) offers walkability to the Brea Mall, Brea Improv, and Brea Boulevard dining. Birch Hills and Country Hills offer newer construction near top-rated schools.
The school district is Brea's primary value engine. Mariposa Elementary scores 10/10, Olinda 9/10, and Brea-Olinda High School carries a Niche A-grade at 9/10 - a major listing differentiator versus neighboring La Habra and Placentia. Brea delivers walkability, schools, and space at a fraction of Bay Area pricing.
Paul's 25-day average DOM gives Brea sellers a clear benchmark for pricing and launch strategy. His strategy for Brea listings focuses on first-week velocity: professional staging, Infosparks-verified pricing that triggers urgency, and marketing that reaches both OC move-up buyers and the IE crossover buyers coming from Chino Hills and Diamond Bar via the 57.
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