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3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Property Information

3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Property Information

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Primary address 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos
Zip code 90720
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos

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Sale date 05/17/1996
Sale price $245,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $4,806

Lot & Building Information for 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos

Building sqft 1,618
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.177 i
Year built 1960
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district General Commercial (R1)

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Other Property Data for 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos

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About 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos, CA 90720?

3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 was built in 1960 and has a total of 1,618 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $445,188, the tax amount paid for 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 is $4,883.

When was 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 last sold?

3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 was last sold in 07/15/2022.

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Past Sales & Property History for 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/17/1996 $245,000

Title Documents for 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/15/2022 Individual Grant Deed
06/03/2015 Rescission
11/07/2014 Notice Default
08/01/2003 Deed
08/27/1998 Deed
05/17/1996 Deed
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Property Taxes for 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,883
Current property tax $4,806
Market value $445,188

Special Assessments for 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, 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 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, 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 $445,188 1.0969 $4,883 +2.20%
2024-2025 $436,459 1.0947 $4,778 +2.21%
2023-2024 $427,901 1.0924 $4,674 +0.13%
2022-2023 $419,511 1.1128 $4,668 +2.17%
2021-2022 $411,286 1.1108 $4,569 -0.53%

Permits for 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos

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Issued Permit Type Status
08/18/2020
08/07/2014
       
       
       
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Los Alamitos residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,575,000
0.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$764
6.3% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,165,000
1.3% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School 10 Public K-5 609 0.57
St. Hedwig Elementary School NR Private K-8 442 0.61
Rossmoor Elementary School 9 Public K-5 576 0.70
Montessori Greenhouse Schools NR Private PK-K 49 0.76
Montessori Greenhouse Schools NR Private PK-K 49 0.76

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Oak Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,003 0.18
St. Hedwig Elementary School NR Private K-8 442 0.61
Newcomb Academy 9 Public K-8 807 0.96
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School 8 Public 6-8 1,004 0.99
Acme Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.34

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Los Alamitos High School 9 Public 9-12 3,055 0.59
Acme Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.34
Seat of Wisdom Academy NR Private K-11 0 1.41
Aslan Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.51
Turner Christian High School NR Private 11-12 9 1.59

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Neighbors for 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos

Here are the neighbors for 3281 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3301 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos 2,431 08/08/2002
3341 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos 1,736 02/16/2021
3241 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos 1,662
3232 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos 2,158
3361 Quail Run Rd, Los Alamitos 1,903 11/18/2015
3361 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos 2,051 03/18/2020 $898,000
3251 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos 4,277 05/04/2021
3212 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos 03/22/2024
12100 Montecito Rd #157, Los Alamitos 1,216 10/19/2012
11171 Los Alamitos Blvd, Los Alamitos 08/24/2020
11121-11151 Los Alamitos Blvd, Los Alamitos 18,239 09/07/2017
3311 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos 2,020 02/13/2019
3231 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos 1,736 09/11/2025
3321 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos 1,951 06/20/2024
3271 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos 2,046 02/28/2020
3352 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos 03/06/1992
3142 Yellowtail Dr, Los Alamitos 1,618 09/06/2017 $875,000
3261 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos 1,770 05/26/2022
3351 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos 2,030 11/20/2012
3211 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos 2,022 01/21/2022

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