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Brea, CA Market Wrap-Up: December 2025 Edition

Published on Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Ashley Kay
RE/MAX Champions
Focus areas include Arcadia, Baldwin Park, Brea, Chino Hills, Chino, Diamond Bar, Eastvale, El Monte, Hacienda Heights, Irvine, La Puente, Montebello, Pico Rivera, Rosemead, Rowland Heights, Temple City, Upland and Walnut, along with surrounding towns, communities and neighborhoods.
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December 2025 closes with Brea, CA demonstrating strong, data-driven resolve in every real estate segment. Did you capitalize on this month’s movement and negotiate with the latest numbers at your fingertips? The end of the year is not just a finish line—it is a launchpad for next year’s plans and possibilities, especially when you know the facts.

The demand for affordable homes in Brea, CA this December 2025, plus the steady pulse of high and mid-tier sales, reflects a community that prizes action and accuracy. Let’s review the essential metrics that shaped the month and see how clients responded to evolving conditions.

Final Metrics: December 2025 in Brea, CA

The month ends with 42 active listings and just 1.4 months of available inventory, maintaining the competitive environment that defined all of 2025. The median list price remains at $985,000, with attached home options accessible at $713,000 and HOA fees averaging $375 monthly. Three-bedroom homes under $800,000 continued to lead the fastest paced segment, with only eight days to contract on average.

Median days on market for all listings stood at 13, and luxury properties ($1.5M+) held a marketing span of 41 days. Sellers across all price points saw most deals land within 1.7 percent of list, as 98.3 percent was the average closing ratio—why does this matter? It underscores that pricing accuracy translates directly to results, whether buying or selling.

Success Strategies and Outcomes for December 2025

  • Pending sales: 19
  • Closed sales in November: 27
  • 12 percent of listings affected by reductions
  • 18 percent of sales included seller concessions

Agent Perspective: Wrapping December in Brea, CA

Ashley Kay worked with clients to prepare, stage, and negotiate smarter. From new listings to final negotiations, the focus was on readiness and leveraging data like $595 per square foot and segment-specific activity, which made every move intentional and productive.

Finish the Year With Data and Direction

Tour Smarter, Offer Stronger

As December closes, Ashley Kay is ready to guide your 2026 strategy for Brea, CA. Lean on fresh insights and thoughtful planning to get ahead in the new year.

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Checklist for 2026 Preparation

  • Stay alert to new inventory in January
  • Get preapproval or prep listing docs early
  • Watch for evolving price signals and concessions

Ashley Kay Helps You Close the Year Strong

December 2025 tested and rewarded focus, transparency, and fast decisions for buyers and sellers. Use these lessons and Ashley Kay’s ongoing insight as you make the most of fresh possibilities for Brea, CA in 2026.

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