Sold
3888 Howard Avenue sold on January 23, 2018 for $525,000. The details are below for reference.
3888 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
- 2 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,434 sq ft
- Built 1985
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$525,000
Subdivision Howard Manor
This home has a newer listing: MLS PW20039327 (Sold).
The home
About 3888 Howard Avenue
Top things everybody wants in a condo or town home: 2 car garage, patio or balcony, end unit, full sized laundry in the attached garage, central A/C & heat and a back yard...Wait, Condos don't have back yards!...Right? Well how about Stearns park adjacent to the back of the complex and Little Cottonwood Park around the corner? Room to run, play & celebrate without any of the maintenance issues. You can now check all these "MUST HAVE" item off your list because you just found all of those benefits plus $135 HOA's, a fireplace, 2 master suites w/ full baths, a third bathroom for your guests, dual pane windows with sunlight spilling in from three sides of your home and because you will own a front corner unit there is only one common wall. Fantastic arbor views from almost every room too. The kitchen and bathrooms have been remodeled with granite & quartz counters affording you the luxury of a move in ready home. When you're not enjoying the fresh air on your shaded balcony or the warmth of the fire in your spacious living area, remember that this is a great walk-able neighborhood with Starbucks, Los Alamitos Fish Company, Mighty Kitchen and a host of other eateries, juice bars and watering holes just a stroll away, in your wonderful enclave of the 90720. Of course the schools are legendary but in case you didn't already know...Some of our schools are rated #1 in Orange Co. & #3 in the state based on recent test scores. Don't miss out on another perfect home, Call a Realtor now
Property details for 3888 Howard Avenue
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath townhome sits in the Howard Manor neighborhood of Los Alamitos in Orange County. It has 1,434 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1985. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 938-481-30. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, an updated home, and traditional architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Townhouse
- MLS Number
- PW17259804
- Year Built
- 1985
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,434
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 17,208
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Trees Woods
- HOA Dues
- $135
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 93848130
- On Market Date
- 2017-11-16
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range
- Flooring
- Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Roof
- Common Roof
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Near Park
- Patio and Porch
- Covered
- Parking
- Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Unknown
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Howard Manor (HOWM)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
- Association Amenities
- Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue
The record
Property History for 3888 Howard Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2020 | Sold | $560,000 | CMC Realty & Lending |
| Jan 23, 2018 | Sold | $525,000 | |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Listed for sale | $525,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 3888 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. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0112J 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 10 of 12 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 12 of 12. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 3 of 12.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060591100141007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (EVgo, 4 DC fast ports). 237 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
- 11
- Median price
- $815,000
- Median days on market
- 13
- Median per sq ft
- $652
Recorded MLS closings of townhomes, Oct 28, 2025 to Oct 28, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Los Alamitos sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12100 Montecito #64 | Oct 2, 2026 | $830,000 | 1,216 | $683 | 27 |
| 3342 Bradbury 18 | Sep 15, 2026 | $820,000 | 1,216 | $674 | 7 |
| 3342 Bradbury 10 | Jul 21, 2026 | $790,000 | 1,216 | $650 | 6 |
| 3342 Bradbury 22 | Jul 21, 2026 | $795,000 | 1,216 | $654 | 0 |
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Schools
Schools for 3888 Howard Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Los Alamitos
- Middle
- Oak
- High
- Los Alamitos
- District
- Los Alamitos Unified
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Listed by Jack Tanner of Beach Cities Properties, Inc.
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 7:04 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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