1146 N Puente, Brea, CA 92821

• 5 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 2,784 sqft

Property Description

Available for the first time ever and set on a rare and expansive dual parcel lot, this character-rich 1916 single-story home offers 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, blending timeless charm with a unique compound-style layout and endless opportunities. Set within the historic Puente Hills corridor, once part of the early Rancho La Puente land grant, the property reflects a meaningful connection to the areas ranching roots and early development. Inside, the home showcases a mix of original architectural details and thoughtful updates. Spacious living and dining areas feature classic windows, elegant moldings, and abundant natural light, while the updated kitchen offers white cabinetry, stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Multiple interconnected living spaces, French doors, and warm wood flooring create a flexible and inviting floor plan suited for everyday living, entertaining, or multigenerational use. The property truly shines with its multiple detached structures, creating a rare sense of space and versatility. In addition to the main residence, you will find a separate building currently used as a game or billiards room with vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, a dedicated workshop, and a second garage, ideal for hobbies, storage, creative use, or potential future conversion. The grounds offer a peaceful, garden-like setting with mature landscaping, winding pathways, brick hardscape, and a charming courtyard patio that enhances the indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Fruit-bearing avocado, citrus, and nut trees provide both beauty and function, while expansive outdoor areas off

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

April 29, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 1, 2026 at 7:11AM

Listing Office:

Keller Williams Realty : 714-584-2700

Listing Agent:

Lorri Malloy : 714-287-0960

MLS ID:

PW26083368

Interior

• General: Attic FanCopper Plumbing PartialGranite CountersPantryPull Down Stairs to AtticRecessed LightingWainscotingUnfurnished
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherConvection OvenDouble OvenElectric OvenIce MakerSelf Cleaning OvenVented Exhaust FanWater Line to RefrWater Purifier
• Laundry: Gas
• Flooring: CarpetTileWood
• A/C: Central Forced AirElectricDual
• Heating: Zoned AreasFireplaceForced Air UnitElectricNatural Gas
• Fireplace: FP in Living RoomGasMasonryBlower FanRaised Hearth
• Disability Feature: Doors - Swing InLow Pile Carpeting48 Inch+ Wide Halls

Exterior

• General: N/K
• Style: Custom BuiltRanch
• Pool: N/K
• Parking: GarageGarage - Single DoorGarage Door OpenerParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: CompositionShakeAsphalt
• General: Rammed Earth1

Location

• HOA Amenities: 0.0
• Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
• County: Orange

Lot

• Zoning: 30421101
• View: Mountains/HillsCourtyardNeighborhood
• Fencing: Average ConditionNeeds RepairRedwoodWood

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas AvailableNatural Gas ConnectedPhone AvailableSewer AvailableWater AvailableSewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: California Regional MLS