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5202 Howard Avenue sold on September 21, 2022 for $915,000. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Sep 21, 2022

5202 Howard Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,730 sq ft
  • 6,000 sq ft lot
  • Built 1963

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$915,000

MLS# PW22143159

The home

About 5202 Howard Avenue

Make a move to Los Alamitos! This home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms with 1,730 sq ft of living space on a 6,000 sq ft lot. The home combines modern amenities & a floor plan that allows for plenty of comfort & entertaining options—a spacious living room with a fireplace. The kitchen features granite countertops and plenty of storage. Extra-large primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom and two walk-in closets, the second walk-in closet is currently used as a craft/sewing room. Spacious family room. Enjoy outdoor entertaining in the beautiful backyard. Central A/C. This home is perfectly situated for the incredible 4th of July fireworks show as it backs up to the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Airfield. The award-winning Los Alamitos School District makes this one of the most sought-after areas in SoCal! This home is close to OC and LA, has convenient freeway access, close to Costco and shopping.

Property details for 5202 Howard Avenue

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Los Alamitos in Orange County. It has 1,730 square feet of living space on a 6,000-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1963. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 222-195-19. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, central air, and bungalow architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
PW22143159
Year Built
1963
Living Area (sq ft)
1,730
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
6,000
Lot Size (acres)
0.1377
Levels
One
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
None
Parcel Number
22219519
On Market Date
2022-07-01
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Block Walls, Ceiling Fans, Granite Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Blinds, Drapes

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Bungalow
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Construction
Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Back Yard, Front Yard
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Covered
Parking
Concrete, Driveway, Garage
Fencing
Block
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Faces
North
Units
1

Community Features

Community Features
Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks

The record

Property History for 5202 Howard Avenue

DateEventPriceNote
Sep 21, 2022 Sold $915,000
Aug 23, 2022 Status changed to Pending From Active
Jul 19, 2022 Price reduced $1,035,000 From $1,150,000
Jul 1, 2022 Status changed to Active From Coming Soon
Jul 1, 2022 Listed for sale $1,150,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 5202 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 79 of 82 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 79 of 82. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 2 of 82.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060591100151021, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.4 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.

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 5202 Howard Avenue

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

High
Los Alamitos
District
Los Alamitos Unified

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Listed by Colleen Low of Keller Williams Pacific Estate

Listing information updated Sep 22, 2022 at 1:50 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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