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3161 Ruth Elaine Drive sold on July 21, 2022 for $1,450,000. The details are below for reference.
3161 Ruth Elaine Drive, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,306 sq ft
- 7,700 sq ft lot
- Built 1961
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$1,450,000
Subdivision Rossmoor
18 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,725,000
The home
About 3161 Ruth Elaine Drive
Back on Market! Welcome home! This upgraded 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom Rossmoor home has been extensively renovated in 2016-2017. These upgrades include: a new roof, new electrical, new HVAC, second master suite addition, new plumbing, new windows, plus more! Real oak floor, elder wood doors, custom cabinetry and wainscoting paneling throughout! The front living room is perfect for lounging and relaxing in front of this beautiful tile, stone, and wood framed fireplace. The living room also includes stunning features like wood beams, canned lighting, and a giant bay window with wood shutters. The kitchen is open to the dining and family room. Ideal for entertaining! Elegant kitchen with custom cabinets, deep farm house sink, island with bar seating, double-beveled leather-finished granite counter tops, and so much more! Pantry room with door and more storage next to it! Dining area has built-in window seating and chandelier. Natural light fills the room through the double pane windows and French doors to the backyard. The family room has a pitched shiplap ceiling and large built-in entertainment center for the largest of TV’s. Two elder barn doors open to the second master suit. Here you will find a private family room, slider to the backyard and the master suite bedroom and bathroom. This bathroom has a large walk-in shower with no step! Quality third bathroom with the tub around the tub and tiled to the ceiling, wainscoting, and a light in the shower/tub. Master suite located towards the front of the home is lined with windows and wood shutters. Walk-in closet, large vanity and mirror, jacuzzi tub and separate shower. This master bathroom is the only room that was not renovated in 2016-2017. Laundry room inside with a window, storage, and utility sink. Two car garage with workshop attached! There is plumbing with a toilet, perfect for the handy and crafty family member! Iron rolling gate separates the front yard from the backyard and a second gate by the driveway for the front yard. Large L driveway to park toys and cars. Close to freeways, shopping and fabulous local and chain restaurants. Love where you live. Love living in Rossmoor!
Property details for 3161 Ruth Elaine Drive
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Rossmoor neighborhood of Los Alamitos in Orange County. It has 2,306 square feet of living space on a 7,700-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1961. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 086-541-19. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW22081979
- Year Built
- 1961
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,306
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,700
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1768
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 08654119
- On Market Date
- 2022-04-21
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Garage
- Fencing
- Brick, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Rossmoor
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 3161 Ruth Elaine Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2022 | Sold | $1,450,000 | |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 3161 Ruth Elaine 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. 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 73 of 73 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 73. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 73 of 73.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060591100061003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger less than 0.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 180 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
Rossmoor home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 18
- Median price
- $1,725,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $869
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 Rossmoor sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2681 Channing Way | Oct 21, 2026 | $1,670,000 | 1,609 | $1,038 | 35 |
| 12042 Davenport | Oct 9, 2026 | $1,550,000 | 1,702 | $911 | 5 |
| 11432 Martha Ann | Sep 30, 2026 | $1,380,000 | 1,662 | $830 | 6 |
| 12391 Martha Ann | Sep 30, 2026 | $1,525,000 | 1,735 | $879 | 17 |
| 11521 Wembley | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,750,000 | 2,324 | $753 | 15 |
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Schools
Schools for 3161 Ruth Elaine Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Leffingwell
- Middle
- Oak
- High
- Los Alamitos
- District
- Los Alamitos Unified
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Listed by Betsy Hutchinson of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Jul 21, 2022 at 3:30 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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