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5131 Howard Avenue sold on July 9, 2018 for $714,000. The details are below for reference.
5131 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,286 sq ft
- 6,100 sq ft lot
- Built 1963
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$714,000
Subdivision Dutch Haven
The home
About 5131 Howard Avenue
Well maintained older home in highly desirable Dutch Haven neighborhood and Los Alamitos School District with great curb appeal. Low maintenance and drought tolerant landscaping in both front and back yards, including water saving artificial grass in parkway and much of front yard. The house includes copper plumbing; a wood burning/gas fireplace; attached 2 car garage; 3 bedrooms 1 and 1.75 bathrooms; indoor laundry; pantry room off the kitchen; screened in brick patio off the laundry room (great for BBQ); dining room with pretty French doors that lead to a large bonus sunroom at the back of home. Master bedroom has attached 3/4 bathroom including closet. A/C and heating with newer quiet and energy efficient condenser. The dishwasher, cook top, hood, and water heater were replaced within the past four years. Brand new carpet in the bedrooms and living room. Tile flooring in the bathrooms, hallway, dining room, kitchen and laundry room. The bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, and kitchen windows are energy efficient and have easy to care for dual pane/vinyl frame windows. This home is turnkey.
Property details for 5131 Howard Avenue
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Dutch Haven neighborhood of Los Alamitos in Orange County. It has 1,286 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1963. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 222-194-22. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, central air, a turnkey home, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW18139889
- Year Built
- 1963
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,286
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,100
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 22219422
- On Market Date
- 2018-06-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Block Walls, Separate Formal Dining Room, Laminate Counters, Pantry, Attic
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Enclosed
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Dutch Haven
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 5131 Howard Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2018 | Sold | $714,000 | |
| Jun 12, 2018 | Listed for sale | $714,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 5131 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 32 of 32 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 32 of 32. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 23 of 32.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060591100151027, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (Tesla Supercharger, 16 DC fast ports). 229 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 5131 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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Listed by Alan Wignall of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 5:47 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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