293 S Poplar
Brea, CA 92821
Listing broker / agent: Circa Properties, Inc. · Rance Cooper · 714-222-1805 · CRMLS
MLS # PW26194725 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 16:48 UTC
About this property
Downtown Brea Living with Rare R-3 Zoning Potential... Imagine living on a charming, tree-lined residential street just moments from the energy of Downtown Brea—with the added advantage of a generously sized lot and R-3 zoning that creates an intriguing opportunity for the future. Welcome to 293 S. Poplar Avenue, where location, character, and possibility come together in one of Brea’s most desirable established neighborhoods. Built in 1940, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers approximately 864 square feet of living space on an approximately 7,000-square-foot lot. Whether you're looking for a place to call home, an investment opportunity, or a property with potential for future possibilities, the combination of lot size, location, and R-3 Multiple Family Residential zoning makes this property especially compelling. Buyers are encouraged to investigate allowable uses, development standards, and potential opportunities directly with the City of Brea. And then there's the lifestyle. Downtown Brea and Birch Street Promenade are just moments away, putting exceptional dining, shopping, entertainment, and community events within easy reach. Enjoy dinner at local favorites such as Old Brea Chop House, catch a show at the Brea Improv or Curtis Theatre, meet friends for coffee, or simply enjoy an evening exploring downtown. Outdoor recreation is equally accessible, with Craig Regional Park, Carbon Canyon Regional Park, and The Tracks at Brea providing nearby opportunities for walking, biking, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors. The property is also served by the highly regarded Brea Olinda Unified School District, with convenient access to shopping and major freeways. 293 S. Poplar Avenue offers something increasingly difficult to find: an established Downtown Brea neighborhood, a substantial lot, an existing single-family home, and zoning that may provide additional possibilities for the future. Come explore the home, the location, and the possibilities for yourself. Schedule your private tour today.
Property details
- MLS number
- PW26194725
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 1 Baths
- Living area
- 864 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1607 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1940
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 10
Building
- Year built
- 1940
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom
- Interior features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 1
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Urban
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Laurel
- Middle / junior school
- Brea
- High school
- Brea Olinda
- High school district
- Brea-Olinda Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Exploration (school website, opens in a new tab) Brea-Olinda Unified · Brea | K–6 | 0.3 mi |
| Brea Junior High (school website, opens in a new tab) Brea-Olinda Unified · Brea | 7–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Rolling Hills Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Fullerton Elementary · Fullerton | K–6 | 1.0 mi |
| Arovista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Brea-Olinda Unified · Brea | K–6 | 1.0 mi |
| Falcon Academy of Science and Technology (school website, opens in a new tab) Brea-Olinda Unified · Brea | K–6 | 1.1 mi |
| Brea Country Hills Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Brea-Olinda Unified · Brea | K–6 | 1.3 mi |
| Mariposa Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Brea-Olinda Unified · Brea | K–6 | 1.4 mi |
| Brea Canyon High (Continuation) (school website, opens in a new tab) Brea-Olinda Unified · Brea | 9–12 | 1.5 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $675,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $675,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 23:41 | $675,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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