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12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 - Property report

Also known as: 12521 Kensington Rd

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1959

Acreage

0.177

Sale price

$1,325,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12521 Kensington Rd
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Zip code
90720
County
Orange

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
2,023
Year built
1959
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
06/07/2021
Sale price
$1,325,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$15,732
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence (R1)
Lot
Acreage
0.177

Area overview

Walk score
19 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/07/2021 $1,325,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX X; XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX; XXXX XXXXX
08/03/2018 $1,100,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX X; XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
02/28/2018 $798,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
06/07/2021 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/07/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX
08/03/2018 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXX
08/03/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX X
02/28/2018 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/28/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$15,732
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,434,222
Land value
$1,315,135
Building value
$119,087

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Special assessments for 12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA

Description Value Phone
Los alamitos usd CFD 90-1 (562) 799-4700
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Oc san regional sewer fee (714) 593-7281
Sewer service fees (562) 431-2223
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,434,222 1.0969 $15,732 +2.20%
2024-2025 $1,406,100 1.0947 $15,393 +2.21%
2023-2024 $1,378,530 1.0924 $15,059 +0.13%
2022-2023 $1,351,500 1.1128 $15,039 +19.44%
2021-2022 $1,133,623 1.1108 $12,592 -0.54%
2020-2021 $1,122,000 1.12835 $12,660 +3.92%
2019-2020 $1,100,000 1.10749 $12,182 +40.41%
2018-2019 $802,640 1.081 $8,677 +786.88%
2017-2018 $90,607 1.0797 $978 +1.92%
2016-2017 $88,831 1.0806 $960 +1.01%
Permits

Permit information for 12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
12/18/2024
09/11/2024

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,487,500

0.8% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$732

-4.3% Y-o-Y

Orange county median sale price

$1,199,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School 9 Public K-5 607 0.09
Jack L. Weaver Elementary School 9 Public K-5 630 0.64
Tincher Preparatory School 8 Public K-8 813 0.91
Artesian Well Preparatory Academy NR Private K, 4-5, 7-8 0 0.98
Rossmoor Elementary School 9 Public K-5 576 1.03
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School 10 Public K-5 609 1.12
Kettering Elementary School 8 Public K-5 326 1.15
Los Altos Brethren School NR Private PK-6 180 1.37
Los Altos Brethren School NR Private PK-6 180 1.37
St. Hedwig Elementary School NR Private K-8 442 1.47
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tincher Preparatory School 8 Public K-8 813 0.91
Artesian Well Preparatory Academy NR Private K, 4-5, 7-8 0 0.98
St. Hedwig Elementary School NR Private K-8 442 1.47
Oak Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,003 1.79
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private K-8 308 1.98
Stanford Middle School 8 Public 6-8 1,181 2.19
Cubberley K-8 7 Public K-8 953 2.48
Newcomb Academy 9 Public K-8 807 2.48
Acme Academy NR Private 1-12 0 2.49
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School 8 Public 6-8 1,004 2.56
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science 10 Public 9-12 481 0.97
Los Alamitos High School 9 Public 9-12 3,055 2.25
Millikan High School 8 Public 9-12 3,311 2.32
Acme Academy NR Private 1-12 0 2.49
Bay Shore School NR Private K-12 27 2.92
Select Community Day (Secondary) School NR Public 7-12 0 2.98
Aquinas International Academy NR Private 9-12 420 3.02
Wilson High School 6 Public 9-12 3,515 3.03
Seat of Wisdom Academy NR Private K-11 0 3.07
Zinsmeyer Academy NR Private K-12 37 3.15

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Neighbors for 12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA

12571 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 12611 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 12411 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 12601 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 12621 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 12431 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 12631 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 2631 Salmon Dr, Los Alamitos 12501 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 12591 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 12412 Martha Ann Dr, Los Alamitos 12451 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 12511 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 12432 Martha Ann Dr, Los Alamitos 12462 Martha Ann Dr, Los Alamitos 12541 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 12581 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 12452 Martha Ann Dr, Los Alamitos 12461 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 12551 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos

Nearby ZIP codes for 12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA

90680, Orange County, CA 90701, Los Angeles County, CA 90703, Los Angeles County, CA 90713, Los Angeles County, CA 90715, Los Angeles County, CA 90716, Los Angeles County, CA 90742, Orange County, CA 90743, Orange County, CA 90808, Los Angeles County, CA 90822, Los Angeles County, CA 92841, Orange County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720?

The development at 12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 was built in 1959.

What is the total square footage of 12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720?

12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 has a total of 2,023 square feet.

When was 12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 last sold and what was the sale price?

12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 was last sold on 06/07/2021 for $1,325,000.

What is the assessed value of 12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720?

12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 is currently assessed at $1,434,222.

What are the property taxes for 12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720?

The property taxes for 12521 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 total $15,731.

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