WELCOME TO 601 CHERRY STREET IN THE HEART OF BREA, offering approximately 2,847 square feet of combined living, entertaining, and future-use potential, including a 1,600-square-foot main residence, an 827-square-foot covered patio, a 272-square-foot detached workshop with ADU potential, and a 148-square-foot detached playhouse or flex space. Situated on a spacious lot over 10,000-square feet, this well-maintained single-story, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a functional floor plan with multiple indoor and outdoor living areas. The front living room flows into the dining area and kitchen before opening to a dramatic great room highlighted by vaulted wood ceilings with exposed beams, a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, and expansive sliding glass doors leading to the backyard. Designed with entertaining in mind, the impressive covered patio expands the usable living space and includes built-in lighting, recessed speakers, and convenient controls for exterior flood lighting. The backyard also features extensive landscape lighting, including uplighting for mature trees, motion-sensor lighting, and floodlights capable of illuminating the entire yard. The property offers exceptional versatility with a detached 272-square-foot workshop equipped with its own 220-volt electrical panel, underground 220-volt service, ducting for future air conditioning, sprinkler access, and a dedicated air conditioning circuit and condenser breaker. Whether utilized as a workshop today or transformed into a future ADU, guest suite, home office, multigenerational living space, or potential income-producing opportunity, this space provides incredible flexibility and long-term value. An additional 148-square-foot detached playhouse offers even more possibilities as a creative studio, fitness room, hobby space, or recreation area. Additional improvements include dual-pane windows, a 15-SEER HVAC system and furnace, a 30-year composition roof with new sheathing, fresh interior paint, new carpet, new laminate flooring, recessed lighting, ceiling fans throughout, and a water heater replaced in 2021. Conveniently located near highly regarded schools, parks, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, 601 Cherry Street combines thoughtful upgrades, flexible living spaces, and future potential in one of Brea’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Property Details
Price:
$1,000,000
MLS #:
PW26119597
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
Listed Date:
Jun 11, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,600
Lot Size:
10,248 sqft / 0.24 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1953
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Schools
School District:
Brea-Olinda Unified
Elementary School:
Arovista
Middle School:
Brea
High School:
Brea Olinda
Interior
Appliances
DW, GD, GO, GR, HOD, WHU
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA
Flooring
LAM, CARP
Heating
CF, FIR
Interior Features
BI, CF, ST, CRWN, RECL, GRNC, OFP, HCEL
Laundry Features
GE, IG, WH
Levels
A
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Exterior
Accessibility Features
NIS
Architectural Style
TRD
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
SDW, STM, SUB, CRB, CW, PARK, BIKI
Exterior Features
LIT, RG
Fencing
WD, VNL
Garage Spaces
2
Other Structures
SHP, SBL, GH, SH
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Patio And Porch Features
CO, PTO, SL, WA
Roof
CMP
Security Features
SD, COD
Spa Features
NO
View
NE
Window Features
BLI, DPW
Financial
Map
Community
- Address601 Cherry ST Brea CA
- CityBrea
- CountyOrange
- Zip Code92821
Subdivisions in Brea
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Brea as of Jun 14, 2026
82
Single Family Listed
46
Avg DOM
390
Avg $ / SqFt
$835,206
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 601 Cherry ST Brea CA is a Single Family for sale in Brea, CA, 92821. It is listed for $1,000,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,600 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1953. The current price per square foot is $625. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Brea is $390. The average listing price for Single Family in Brea is $835,206.
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