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3888 Howard Avenue sold on April 9, 2020 for $560,000. The details are below for reference.

CondominiumSold · Apr 9, 2020

3888 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

  • 2 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1,434 sq ft
  • Built 1985

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$560,000

MLS# PW20039327

Subdivision Howard Manor

The home

About 3888 Howard Avenue

Comfortable and cozy tri-level condo located in the highly sought out and award winning Los Alamitos school district. Offering two master suites with full baths in each suite and a separate half bathroom for guests. The 2 car garage has a private laundry room containing hookups. A gas lit fireplace is nestled in the open living room and dining room floor plan. Dual paned windows, brand new central A/C & heating system, new toilets throughout, and a freshly painted interior.

The centralized location is a short walk away from Mama's Comfort Food, Simply O Organic Juice Bar, Starbucks, Maderas, Los Alamitos Fish Company and a quick drive to Costco, the Shops at Rossmoor and so much more! Have kids or pets? Stearns Park and Little Cottonwood Park are also around the corner. Both 605 and 405 freeways are easily and quickly accessible.

Inventory is low and will continue to be low. Don't miss out on this opportunity while it lasts!

Property details for 3888 Howard Avenue

This 2-bedroom, 3-bath condo 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
Condominium
MLS Number
PW20039327
Year Built
1985
Living Area (sq ft)
1,434
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Trees Woods
HOA Dues
$165
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Howard Manor
Parcel Number
93848130
On Market Date
2020-02-26
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Granite Counters, Multiple Staircases, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range
Flooring
Carpet, 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, No One Above, No One Below
Windows
Double Pane Windows, Screens
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Traditional
Roof
Common Roof
Foundation
Slab
Parking
Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Storage
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Unknown
Water
Public
Condition
Updated Remodeled
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Howard Manor (HOWM)
Community Features
Street Lights, Sidewalks
Association Amenities
Outdoor Cooking Area
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 3888 Howard Avenue

DateEventPriceNote
Apr 9, 2020 Sold $560,000
Feb 26, 2020 Listed for sale $548,000
Jan 23, 2018 Sold $525,000 Beach Cities Properties, Inc.

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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
5
Median price
$610,000
Median days on market
38
Median per sq ft
$602

Recorded MLS closings of condos, 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
3845 Farquhar Avenue 309 Jul 31, 2026 $610,000 1,051 $580 36
10511 Sausalito Court Jul 14, 2026 $1,245,000 1,938 $642 44
3845 Farquhar Mar 18, 2026 $585,000 915 $639 111
3845 Farquhar Mar 11, 2026 $600,000 997 $602 1
2912 Claremore Lane Dec 8, 2025 $815,000 1,400 $582 38

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 Kimberly Valdez of CMC Realty & Lending

Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 7:38 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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