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4551 Howard Avenue sold on July 25, 2016 for $769,000. The details are below for reference.
4551 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,468 sq ft
- 7,350 sq ft lot
- Built 1948
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$769,000
The home
About 4551 Howard Avenue
Spectacular one-of-a-kind single story home. The home is 2,468 sf with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths on a desirable corner lot. Relax on your front porch and experience the cool ocean breezes. As you step through the double-door entry into the formal living room you experience the beautiful hardwood floors found through the home. The desirable floor plan is great for entertaining. The spacious great room has a warm and inviting fireplace and recessed lighting. The kitchen features granite countertops, vaulted ceiling, custom tile flooring, a wine rack, ceiling fan and plenty of storage. The expansive master suite and spa-like bathroom offers privacy and seclusion. The main bath includes an over-sized shower, sky light and tile flooring. Back yard features a covered patio perfect for grilling and entertaining with custom mosaic tile patio. Oversized garage has newer garage doors with plenty of space to work out or work on projects. New water heater. There is plenty of storage space throughout the house and in the attic. This home is in the highly desirable, award winning Los Alamitos School District, close to OC and LA, convenient freeway access, close to parks, schools and shopping.
Property details for 4551 Howard Avenue
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Los Alamitos in Orange County. It has 2,468 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1948. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 222-173-13. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and bungalow architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW16095970
- Year Built
- 1948
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,468
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,350
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 22217313
- On Market Date
- 2016-05-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Cooling
- See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- French Mullioned
- Doors
- Double Door Entry
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Construction
- Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation
- Raised, Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Paved, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Sloped Up, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Stone
- Parking
- Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Block, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Sewer Connected
- Faces
- South
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 4551 Howard Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2016 | Sold | $769,000 | |
| May 6, 2016 | Listed for sale | $819,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 4551 Howard Avenue
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, 0.2 percent annual chance flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0116J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones map, Los Alamitos quadrangle, released July 1, 1986. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Los Alamitos quadrangle, released March 25, 1999. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Los Alamitos quadrangle. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 24 of 24 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 24 of 24. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 3 of 24.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060591100151026, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 255 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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The neighborhood
Los Alamitos home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 63
- Median price
- $1,550,000
- Median days on market
- 13
- Median per sq ft
- $749
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 28, 2025 to Oct 28, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 4551 Howard Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Los Alamitos Unified.
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Listing information updated Jul 23, 2023 at 4:05 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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