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4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 - Property report

Also known as: 4551 Howard Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1948

Acreage

0.167

Sale price

$769,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
4551 Howard Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Zip code
90720
County
Orange
Municipality
Los Alamitos

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
2,066
Year built
1948
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
07/25/2016
Sale price
$769,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$10,014
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.167

Area overview

Walk score
58 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
46 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA

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

Sales history for 4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/25/2016 $769,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/22/2008 $575,000 XXXXXX XX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX X
01/22/2008 $549,522 XXXXXX X XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/28/2022 Ucc - F S XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/16/2022 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
11/24/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
07/25/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
07/25/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X
09/24/2012 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/22/2008 Deed XXXXXX XX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX X
01/22/2008 Deed XXXXXX X XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/12/2005 Deed XXXX, XXXX X XXXX, XX X
08/12/2004 Deed XXXX, XXXXX XXXX, XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 4551 Howard Avenue, 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
$10,014
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$912,945
Land value
$804,493
Building value
$108,452

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Special assessments for 4551 Howard Avenue, 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 $912,945 1.0969 $10,014 +2.20%
2024-2025 $895,045 1.0947 $9,798 +2.21%
2023-2024 $877,496 1.0924 $9,586 +0.13%
2022-2023 $860,291 1.1128 $9,573 +2.18%
2021-2022 $843,423 1.1108 $9,369 -0.53%
2020-2021 $834,775 1.12835 $9,419 +3.92%
2019-2020 $818,407 1.10749 $9,064 +5.97%
2018-2019 $791,197 1.081 $8,553 +3.01%
2017-2018 $769,000 1.0797 $8,303 +22.85%
2016-2017 $625,496 1.0806 $6,759 +1.01%
Permits

Permit information for 4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/04/2026
10/12/2022
08/23/2022
08/14/2019
05/23/2018

*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

FEMA flood zones
0.2
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Acme Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.10
Montessori Greenhouse Schools NR Private PK-K 49 0.56
Montessori Greenhouse Schools NR Private PK-K 49 0.56
Los Alamitos Elementary School 8 Public K-5 671 0.69
Miracle Land Child Development Center NR Private PK-4 82 0.80
Miracle Land Child Development Center NR Private PK-4 82 0.80
Margaret Landell Elementary School 9 Public K-6 689 1.47
Rossmoor Elementary School 9 Public K-5 576 1.47
Frank Vessels Elementary School 7 Public K-6 633 1.52
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Acme Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.10
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School 8 Public 6-8 1,004 0.85
Grace Christian School Of Cypress NR Private PK-8 490 0.96
St. Hedwig Elementary School NR Private K-8 442 1.00
Alton School NR Private 8-12 36 1.26
Del Sol School NR Private PK-12 59 1.30
Oak Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,003 1.42
Lexington Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 1,283 1.74
Oxford Academy 10 Public 7-12 1,289 1.78
Newcomb Academy 9 Public K-8 807 1.91
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Acme Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.10
Aquinas International Academy NR Private 9-12 420 1.06
Alton School NR Private 8-12 36 1.26
Los Alamitos High School 9 Public 9-12 3,055 1.27
Del Sol School NR Private PK-12 59 1.30
Seat of Wisdom Academy NR Private K-11 0 1.53
Oxford Academy 10 Public 7-12 1,289 1.78
Cypress High School 9 Public 9-12 2,820 1.97
Pacifica High School 8 Public 9-12 1,648 2.63
John F. Kennedy High School 9 Public 9-12 2,080 3.03

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Neighbors for 4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA

11122 Saratoga Dr, Los Alamitos 11121 Langley Dr, Los Alamitos 11192 Saratoga Dr, Los Alamitos 11151 Langley Dr, Los Alamitos 11091 Langley Dr, Los Alamitos 11182 Saratoga Dr, Los Alamitos 11132 Saratoga Dr, Los Alamitos 11082 Saratoga Dr, Los Alamitos 11181 Langley Dr, Los Alamitos 11161 Langley Dr, Los Alamitos 11092 Saratoga Dr, Los Alamitos 11131 Langley Dr, Los Alamitos 11152 Saratoga Dr, Los Alamitos 11081 Langley Dr, Los Alamitos 11162 Saratoga Dr, Los Alamitos 11102 Saratoga Dr, Los Alamitos 11072 Saratoga Dr, Los Alamitos 4561 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos 11191 Langley Dr, Los Alamitos 11101 Langley Dr, Los Alamitos

Nearby ZIP codes for 4551 Howard Avenue, 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 4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720?

The development at 4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 was built in 1948.

What is the total square footage of 4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720?

4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 has a total of 2,066 square feet.

When was 4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 last sold and what was the sale price?

4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 was last sold on 07/25/2016 for $769,000.

What is the assessed value of 4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720?

4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 is currently assessed at $912,945.

What are the property taxes for 4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720?

The property taxes for 4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 total $10,014.

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