Listed by Derrick Jackson Jr.•DRE #02251674• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 760-623-5249
For sale
$1,465,000
Est. $9,889/mo —
4
bd
•
3 ba
•
2,507
sq ft
948 Malibu Cyn, Brea, CA 92821
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About this home
948 Malibu Canyon Road is nestled within the coveted Heritage Hills community, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence holds approximately 2,507 square feet of refined California living, set on an elevated lot with greenbelt backing, sweeping city light views, and the kind of privacy that is increasingly rare to find. Thoughtfully curated throughout, the home features a remodeled kitchen with Caesarstone quartz countertops, engineered hardwood floors, updated bathrooms, and expansive Milgard dual-pane windows that bathe every room in natural light. Premium James Hardie fiber cement siding, solar panels, and EV charging capability speak to a home that has been maintained and upgraded with genuine intention. The private backyard, with no direct rear neighbors, offers a serene retreat framed by the greenbelt and the glow of evening city lights. Top-rated schools, scenic trails, dining, and shopping are all within easy reach. No HOA. Turnkey condition. Move-in ready.
This generous layout provides superb breathing room, making it easy to designate separate zones for a home gym, formal dining, and relaxed weekend lounging.
West Brea, located between Brea Boulevard and State College Boulevard, is a residential and commercial Brea neighborhood with low-slung ranch homes and hillside streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Brea Boulevard and Imperial Highway crossroads, where coffee counters, local eateries, and everyday retail set a steady, on-the-go rhythm. A short drive away, Brea Improv, Curtis Theatre, and the Brea Art Gallery act as cultural anchors with a local following. Streets trend suburban-quiet, with pockets of mid-century architecture and newer infill near main corridors. Parks and trail links shape an outdoors-forward routine, while nearby shopping districts keep errands contained. The geography shifts from flatter blocks to gentle rises toward the west, opening up longer views and a more tucked-away feel.
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Offer insights
948 Malibu Cyn · $1,465,000
$1.5M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.5M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
4 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Beamed ceilings
High ceilings
Two staircases
Recessed lighting
Open floor plan
Storage space
Double-pane, insulated, low-emissivity windows with custom coverings and screens
Fireplaces in the living room and family room
Walk-in closet
Office
Dressing area
Bedrooms
One bedroom on the main floor
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Upgraded bathrooms with quartz and stone counters
Bathtub and shower
Dual shower heads
Double sinks in the primary bathroom
Bathroom closet
Kitchen
Convection oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Range hood
Ice maker
Water softener
Remodeled kitchen open to the family room
Quartz and stone counters
Kitchen island
Pots and pans drawers
Built-in trash and recycling
Family kitchen, formal dining room, and breakfast nook
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Flooring
Carpet
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Exterior features
Enclosed wraparound patio
Landscaped garden and backyard
Rear sprinklers
Wrought-iron fencing
Greenbelt
View
Gutters
Home design
Two-story home
Main-floor entry
Multi/split levels
Parking
Attached two-car garage
Concrete driveway
Paved parking
Direct garage access
Private parking
Garage door opener
Construction
Concrete roof
Turnkey and updated/remodeled
Utilities
Owned photovoltaic solar system
220V outlet in garage
Public sewer
Public water
Cable available
HOA & community
Community features include curbs, sidewalks, street lighting, and a nearby park
Biking and hiking opportunities
Financial info
Mello-Roos assessment
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This is Not a SHORT SALE or FORECLOSURE!. Regular Sale. Beautiful home in desirable location and good school district in Brea. Cul-De-Sac. Good neighbor and quite area. 4 Beds 3 Baths. One bed room at 1st level. High pitched ceilings. Gorgeous hardwood flooring. 2 Fireplaces, one in living room and another in the family room. walk-n closet, double vanity, spa tub and separate shower. central air and heat, Purified water system and water softener system. Inside separated laundry area. Closed to shopping mall, theater and school. Move in condition. Property sold AS-IS. DO NOT MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY! SELLER IS MOTIVATED.
CRMLS #12123438
Jun 1, 2009
Listing Removed
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Apr 7, 2009
Listed
$650,000
$259/sq ft
CRMLS #P440512
May 23, 2005
Sold
$755,000
$301/sq ft
Mar 14, 2005
Listed
$759,000
$303/sq ft
CRMLS #P325947
May 2, 2003
Sold
$489,000
$195/sq ft
Jan 7, 2003
Listed
$489,400
$195/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,769 (+4.3%)
$522,234 + $261,840
$784,074
2024
$10,325 (+2.3%)
$511,994 + $256,706
$768,700
2023
$10,089 (+0.8%)
$501,955 + $251,673
$753,628
2022
$10,012 (+4.8%)
$492,112 + $246,739
$738,851
2021
$9,555 (+0.6%)
$482,463 + $241,901
$724,364
2020
$9,501 (+2.4%)
$473,003 + $237,158
$710,161
2019
$9,281 (+1.9%)
$468,153 + $234,727
$702,880
2018
$9,112 (+2.2%)
$458,974 + $230,125
$689,099
2017
$8,915 (+1.7%)
$441,152 + $221,190
$662,342
2016
$8,763 (+1.2%)
$441,152 + $221,190
$662,342
2015
$8,660 (+2.5%)
$432,502 + $216,853
$649,355
2014
$8,446 (+3.8%)
$417,662 + $209,412
$627,074
2013
$8,140 (+0.1%)
$417,662 + $209,412
$627,074
2012
$8,132 (+0.4%)
$399,628 + $200,372
$600,000
2011
$8,096 (+3.2%)
$399,628 + $200,372
$600,000
2010
$7,849 (−2.5%)
$399,628 + $200,372
$600,000
2009
$8,052 (−14.8%)
$347,000 + $225,000
$572,000
2008
$9,445
$347,000 + $225,000
$572,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
4,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1984
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,507
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,507
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
30607319
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 27, 2026.
R-1-H
Single Family Residential Hillside Zone
The purpose of the R1-H Single Family Residential Hillside Zone is to provide for the proper completion of development of hillside areas already substantially developed and the protection of the scenic background of the city by the regulation of lot size and grading, and the careful review of all proposals by the Planning Commission.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Office
Recreation
Park & open space
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