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Michael Mellgren Realtor
Michael Mellgren Realtor

Michael Mellgren, Realtor

As a Southern California native, Michael understands firsthand what a privilege it is to live and work in the most dynamic, beautiful, and prosperous state in the nation—California. That’s why Michael has made it his career mission to help any and all achieve their California real estate dreams in a manner specifically tailored to their individual goals and aspirations.

Raised in Yorba Linda, Michael has an intimate familiarity with the local community as he attended Travis Ranch and Esperanza High School where he was actively involved in both tennis and basketball. Later he attended the University of California, Riverside where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and minor in Business Administration.

After college, Michael worked in management at the local Yorba Linda Costco prior to attending Loyola Law School, Los Angeles where he earned his J.D. with graduation distinctions in negotiations and commercial law. Michael then passed the California bar exam and worked as a civil litigation attorney at two prominent Southern California law firms where he further honed his negotiation and advocacy skills for the benefit of his clients.

Fulfilled but not professionally satisfied, Michael decided that his skills would be most meaningfully effective in the world of real estate which then led him to become an agent with ERA North Orange County Real Estate in Yorba Linda. Now he has the pleasure of bringing his legal and management acumen to work in helping his clients buy and sell California real estate.

Michael is married to his lovely wife Victoria in which they share three beautiful children: Eva, Noah, and Ezra. When he is not delivering for his clients, he and his family regularly attend church at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills. Michael hopes that one day his prayers are answered so that one of his children comes to love tennis as much as he does!

CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES

Amir L.

I had an excellent experience working with Michael. He was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire rental process. He helped me rent out my property quickly and made everything smooth and stress-free. Michael kept me informed every step of the way, answered all of my questions promptly, and found great tenants for my property. I truly appreciate his dedication, attention to detail, and outstanding service. I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy real estate agent. Thank you, Michael!

Michelle A.

Michael is truly exceptional. He is kind, understanding, and incredibly helpful. What could have been a very stressful experience was made easy and seamless thanks to his professionalism and dedication. He went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed, and his communication throughout the process was outstanding. I highly recommend Michael and would gladly work with him again in the future. I couldn't recommend him more highly.

Michael Mellgren's Real Estate Blog

Close-up architectural detail of a Southern California home exterior illustrating Yorba Linda home values

Yorba Linda Home Values in 2026: What Your Home Is Actually Worth

By Michael Mellgren | August 1, 2026

Quick Answer Yorba Linda home values centered on a median sale price of $1,300,000 across 387 closings between January 1 and July 31, 2026, worth $558,226,528 in total volume. Sellers averaged 98.6% of original list price in about 35 days. Individual sale prices ran from $340,000 to $6,000,000, so very few homes are worth anything […]

Aerial view of North Orange County neighborhoods at dusk, illustrating the housing market across ten cities in July 2026

Which North Orange County Markets Are Holding Up Best as Mortgage Rates Rise?

By Michael Mellgren | July 31, 2026

Quick Answer Brea is holding up best. The North Orange County housing market recorded 2,825 closed sales across ten markets from January 1 through July 30, 2026. Sellers averaged 99.6% of original list price in 30.6 days. Brea led at 101.8% in 23.1 days, and Villa Park trailed at 95.9%. Market data as of July […]

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Selling a Home With Unpermitted Work in California: Disclosure, Risk, and Your Options

By Michael Mellgren | July 28, 2026

Quick Answer Selling a home with unpermitted work in California is legal, and it happens in every price band. Disclosure is not optional. The state transfer disclosure form asks, in plain words, about room additions, structural changes, or other work done without necessary permits. A seller who knows the answer must give it. Disclosure, permitting, […]

Newly framed room addition under construction on a Southern California single-family home

Does Remodeling Raise Your Property Taxes in California?

By Michael Mellgren | July 28, 2026

Quick Answer Does remodeling raise your property taxes in California? Only if the work counts as new construction. Under Proposition 13, the assessor reassesses just the new portion, never the whole home. A room addition or an ADU is assessable, but normal maintenance and like-for-like replacement is not. Property tax rules verified as of July […]

Manicured yard meeting dry native chaparral on a Brea hillside, the fuel modification edge that defensible space rules govern

Brea Fire Hazard Zones and Home Insurance: The Rules That Go Beyond State Law

By Michael Mellgren | July 27, 2026

Quick Answer Brea fire hazard zones require 200 feet of defensible space around a structure. That applies in both the High and the Very High tier, double the 100-foot state baseline. The zone also drives sprinkler, roof, and access-road standards, plus seller disclosures. It does not set the price of home insurance, because carriers rate […]

Elevated view of small multifamily rental buildings in a Southern California neighborhood

1031 Exchange in California: Rules, Deadlines, and What the State Requires

By Michael Mellgren | July 27, 2026

Quick Answer A 1031 exchange in California lets an investment property owner defer tax by reinvesting the sale proceeds in another investment property. Two federal clocks control it. The first gives 45 days to identify the replacement property in writing, and the second gives 180 days to close. Missing either clock makes the whole gain […]

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