2025 Brea Real Estate: By the Numbers

Brea’s housing market continued to show strength in 2025, despite ongoing economic shifts and higher interest rates. Whether you’re a prospective buyer or a current homeowner thinking about selling, understanding the key market metrics is essential.

Here’s a data-driven look at Brea’s real estate market in 2025 — straight from the numbers.

Quick Market Snapshot — 2025 in Numbers

Metric	2025 Figure
Median Home Price	~$1,000,000
Average Home Value	~$1,085,000
Months of Inventory	~1.4–3.2
Average Days on Market	~31–34
Sale vs List Price	~98–100%

Median & Average Home Values in Brea

One of the headline statistics in 2025 was the stability of home values in Brea:

Median Home Sale Price: Around $1,000,000 to $1,007,500 throughout 2025 — essentially flat compared to the late 2024 market.
Average Home Value: Approximately $1,085,000, showing a modest year-over-year change of about -0.5%.

This performance keeps Brea well above national and California averages — confirming that the city remains a high-value market within Orange County. Supply & Inventory: Still a Seller’s Market

Brea’s real estate inventory in 2025 reflected a consistent supply shortage:

Months of Inventory: Often ranged between 1.4 and 3.2 months — a historically low inventory level.
Active Listings: On average, only a few dozen homes were on the market at any given time, showing that supply still struggles to keep pace with demand.

For context: A balanced market is typically considered around 6 months of supply. Anything below that favors sellers.

What This Means for 2026

Brea’s 2025 market shows durability and resilience. Even as buyers navigated tougher financing conditions and sellers adapted to slower pace, the fundamental strength of this Orange County city — its location, schools, and community amenities — kept demand solid.

Buyer & Seller Takeaways

For Buyers

Expect competition. Even with higher interest rates, buyers in popular price bands (roughly $1M–$1.5M) are active and decisive.
Low inventory means strategy matters: strong offers, smart financing, and quick decisions are key.

For Sellers

You remain in a favorable position. Low supply and strong prices continue to benefit sellers.
Pricing close to market value works: With sales often closing at 98–100% of list price, competitive pricing leads to good outcomes.

View current Brea listings: https://www.zillow.com/brea-ca/