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11151 Essex Drive sold on September 12, 2018 for $705,000. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Sep 12, 2018

11151 Essex Drive, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

  • 2 beds
  • 1 bath
  • 768 sq ft
  • 7,630 sq ft lot
  • Built 1950

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$705,000

MLS# PW18183824

The home

About 11151 Essex Drive

Here's your chance to own an adorable Los Alamitos bungalow that is not only remodeled but comes with 2 sets of approved plans to convert it to a 3/2 or make it a 2 unit (ADU) with over 2500 sq. ft. This 2/1 is 768 sq. ft. on a 7,630 sq. ft. lot & 2 car detached garage. The hard work has been done, now move in & get ready to live in it or start a new build because with the plans you are ready to go! The plans are paid for & approved. The front porch of this home has a railing & is a perfect spot for you to meet & greet the neighbors. Interior includes, smooth ceilings, crown molding, wood plank floors & new kitchen w/white shaker cabinets & dark bronze hardware, quartz counter tops & sleek over sized subway tile back splash with dark grout. A gas range with 5 burners & a microwave range hood. The white porcelain farm sink & extended reach faucet complete this awesome kitchen. There is a door to the side yard from the kitchen. Two large bedrooms with mirrored closet doors & ceiling fans. A large linen closet in the hall & a beautiful bathroom with large tub & pedestal sink. There are new doors inside, dual pane windows, copper plumbing & new AC. There is a long driveway, lots of parking for your toys, new vinyl side gate & entry to the backyard. Did we mention the lot is 7,630 sq. ft. You can make this yard anything you want, extend the garage, add a pool, build a sport court. And don't forget Los Alamitos Schools, the plans are available for review

Property details for 11151 Essex Drive

This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Carrier Row neighborhood of Los Alamitos in Orange County. It has 768 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1950. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 222-168-08. Highlights include single-story living, a two-car garage, central air, a turnkey home, and bungalow architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
PW18183824
Year Built
1950
Living Area (sq ft)
768
Lot Size (sq ft)
7,630
Levels
One
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
None
Parcel Number
22216808
On Market Date
2018-08-10
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood
Flooring
Laminate, Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
None
Laundry
In Garage
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Bungalow
Foundation
Raised
Lot Features
Back Yard, Lawn
Patio and Porch
Porch
Parking
Driveway, Garage Faces Front
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Condition
Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Carrier Row
Community Features
Street Lights
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 11151 Essex Drive

DateEventPriceNote
Sep 12, 2018 Sold $705,000
Aug 10, 2018 Listed for sale $699,000
Nov 13, 2017 Sold $567,000 First Team Real Estate

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 11151 Essex Drive

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 2 of 24.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060591100151025, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 257 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.

Recent Los Alamitos sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
12341 Glacier Oct 23, 2026 $1,250,000 1,902 $657 93
2681 Channing Way Oct 21, 2026 $1,670,000 1,609 $1,038 35
11591 Martha Ann Oct 19, 2026 $1,255,000 1,447 $867 6
10292 Humbolt Street Oct 16, 2026 $1,393,000 2,603 $535 65
11131 Kensington Oct 12, 2026 $1,500,000 2,225 $674 0

Schools

Schools for 11151 Essex Drive

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Los Alamitos
High
Los Alamitos
District
Los Alamitos Unified

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Listed by Heather Burke of Coldwell Banker Coastal Alliance

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:36 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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