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12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Property Information

12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos
Zip code 90720
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos

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Current property tax $1,558

Lot & Building Information for 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos

Building sqft 2,633
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.179
Year built 1959
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning district Single Family Residence (R1)

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Other Property Data for 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos

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About 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720?

12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 was built in 1959 and has a total of 2,633 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $149,054, the tax amount paid for 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 is $1,634.

When was 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 last sold?

12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 was last sold in 06/28/2007.

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Past Sales & Property History for 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos

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Title Documents for 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/16/2017 Ucc - F S
10/27/2016 Trust Deed
09/22/2016 Ucc - Term
03/29/2016 Notice Contract
01/19/2016 Ucc - F S
06/28/2007 Deed
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Property Taxes for 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $1,635
Current property tax $1,558
Market value $149,054

Special Assessments for 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos

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Description Special assessment Phone number
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

Assessment History for 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $149,054 1.0969 $1,635 +2.20%
2024-2025 $146,132 1.0947 $1,600 +2.21%
2023-2024 $143,267 1.0924 $1,565 +0.13%
2022-2023 $140,458 1.1128 $1,563 +2.16%
2021-2022 $137,704 1.1108 $1,530 -0.51%

Permits for 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos

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Issued Permit Type Status
12/14/2015
12/14/2015
04/15/2014
       
       
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Los Alamitos residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,487,500
0.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$732
-4.3% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,199,500
3.4% YoY

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Risk

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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 0.08
Jack L. Weaver Elementary School 9 Public K-5 630 0.67
Tincher Preparatory School 8 Public K-8 813 0.92
Artesian Well Preparatory Academy NR Private K, 4-5, 7-8 0 1.00
Rossmoor Elementary School 9 Public K-5 576 1.05

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tincher Preparatory School 8 Public K-8 813 0.92
Artesian Well Preparatory Academy NR Private K, 4-5, 7-8 0 1.00
St. Hedwig Elementary School NR Private K-8 442 1.48
Oak Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,003 1.82
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private K-8 308 2.00

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 2.28
Millikan High School 8 Public 9-12 3,311 2.34
Acme Academy NR Private 1-12 0 2.50
Bay Shore School NR Private K-12 27 2.91

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Neighbors for 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos

Here are the neighbors for 12551 Kensington Road, Los Alamitos.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
12571 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 2,726 10/19/2020 $1,480,000
12611 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 1,609 11/07/2012
12521 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 2,023 06/07/2021 $1,325,000
12601 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 1,735 11/07/2022
12621 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 1,854 05/10/2019
12631 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 2,200 06/10/2021
2631 Salmon Dr, Los Alamitos 1,623
12501 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 1,964 03/28/2014
12591 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 2,142 02/03/2025 $976,000
2621 Salmon Dr, Los Alamitos 1,621 08/20/2004
12412 Martha Ann Dr, Los Alamitos 1,696 05/21/2021
12451 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 2,085 10/30/2007 $815,000
12511 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 1,854 09/17/2012
12432 Martha Ann Dr, Los Alamitos 1,854 02/05/2024 $1,675,000
12462 Martha Ann Dr, Los Alamitos 1,623 12/21/2006
12581 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 2,242 08/06/2024
12541 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 2,234 03/30/2000 $390,000
12452 Martha Ann Dr, Los Alamitos 1,735 10/31/2025 $1,415,000
12461 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos 2,395 11/04/2020
2611 Salmon Dr, Los Alamitos 1,735 02/17/2022

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