Andaluz: 32 Modern Spanish Townhomes Now Selling in Downtown Brea
By Eric Engelbert
Downtown Brea just added one of the most distinctive new-home opportunities in North Orange County. Andaluz is a limited collection of 32 Modern Spanish townhomes on S. Brea Boulevard, now open and selling from the mid $800,000s. For buyers who want brand-new construction with real architectural character, in a walkable downtown setting, this is a rare chance to own in the heart of Brea.
Here is what is being built, what the homes offer, and how to get on the interest list.
What Is Being Built
Andaluz is a new townhome community by Van Daele Homes at 685 S. Brea Boulevard, right in downtown Brea. It is a limited collection of just 32 residences, which gives it a boutique feel compared to the larger tract communities common in new construction. The architecture is Modern Spanish, a clean, contemporary take on the red-tile-roof and stucco tradition that has always been at home in Southern California.
These are three-story townhomes with six floorplans to choose from, ranging from 2 to 3 bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 bathrooms, up to approximately 1,983 square feet. Several plans offer desirable live/work options, a flexible ground-floor space that works for a home office, a studio, or a setup that keeps work and home under one roof. Pricing starts from the mid $800,000s.
| Community | Andaluz by Van Daele Homes |
|---|---|
| Location | 685 S. Brea Blvd, Brea, CA 92821 (downtown Brea) |
| Homes | 32 townhomes (limited collection) |
| Architecture | Modern Spanish, 3-story |
| Floorplans | 6 options |
| Bedrooms / Baths | 2-3 bedrooms, 2.5-3.5 baths |
| Size | Up to approximately 1,983 sq. ft. |
| Live/Work | Available on select plans |
| Pricing | From the mid $800,000s |
| Status | Now open and selling |
Location: The Heart of Downtown Brea
The biggest draw at Andaluz is the setting. Downtown Brea is one of the most walkable, energetic cores in North Orange County, anchored by Brea Downtown and the Brea Mall nearby, with dining, shopping, entertainment, and the Brea Improv all close at hand. Living on S. Brea Boulevard puts that energy right outside your door, the kind of location where you can leave the car parked and walk to dinner, a movie, or a morning coffee.
For buyers, a walkable downtown address is exactly what makes a townhome worth it. You trade a large suburban lot for proximity and lifestyle, and in a place like downtown Brea, that trade makes sense. The live/work plans lean into the same idea, giving remote workers and small-business owners a home base in a true downtown rather than a bedroom-community subdivision. If walkability is high on your list, see our guide to factoring walkability into your Orange County home search.
Why Andaluz Stands Out
New-construction inventory in Brea is limited, and new construction with genuine architectural character is rarer still. Most new townhomes lean generic. Andaluz is deliberately designed in a Modern Spanish style, which gives it a distinct identity and tends to hold appeal over time. If you love the Spanish look but want the low maintenance, energy efficiency, and warranties of a brand-new home instead of a decades-old resale, this community hits a sweet spot. For more on why this architecture endures across Orange County, see our guide to Spanish style homes in Orange County.
At only 32 homes, Andaluz is also small. Limited collections tend to sell through faster than large communities, and the best floorplans and locations within the community usually go first, so buyers who are interested will want to move early rather than wait.
Buying at Andaluz? Bring Your Own Agent
One thing many new-home buyers do not realize: when you buy from a builder, the sales staff in the model represent the builder, not you. Having your own agent costs you nothing in most new-construction deals and means someone is looking out for your interests on price, upgrades, contract terms, and timing. If you are considering Andaluz, I am happy to represent you, tour the community with you, and help you compare it against resale options elsewhere in Brea. Reach out before you register on site, as builders often ask who your agent is on your first visit.
Interested in Andaluz or New Construction in Brea?
Andaluz is open and selling now, and at only 32 homes it will not last long. We track every new community in Brea and across North Orange County. Whether you want to get on the Andaluz interest list, tour the models with representation, or weigh a new townhome against a resale home nearby, we can help.
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