11182 Essex, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,020 sq ft
- 6,936 sq ft lot
- Built 1950
$1,695,000
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The home
About 11182 Essex
Located at 11182 Essex Drive in Los Alamitos, this charming residence combines classic appeal with updated finishes, versatile living space, and an exceptional backyard retreat. Built in 1950, the home offers inviting curb appeal accented by front-yard landscape planters. Inside, luxury vinyl flooring extends through the common areas, complemented by tile in the kitchen and bathrooms and carpeting in the bedrooms. The kitchen features quartz countertops, a subway tile backsplash, a gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Both three-quarter bathrooms have been updated with new cabinetry, glazed porcelain tile showers, and frameless shower doors. A bonus/game room was added including an office and 3/4 bathroom providing additional space for recreation and entertaining. A fourth bedroom and laundry room were also created within the original two-car garage. There is an exterior door leading to the side of the house. It is an ideal space for a separate living quarters. The backyard offers a distinctive outdoor living experience, featuring a pool and spa added by the current owners, a waterfall grotto, and a Baja shelf with an umbrella option. Beautiful hardscape surrounds the pool, while a gas firepit provides a welcoming focal point for evening gatherings. Thoughtful improvements and inviting indoor and outdoor spaces make this home well suited for everyday living and entertaining. Additional highlights include central heating and air conditioning and a new roof.
Property details for 11182 Essex
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Los Alamitos in Orange County. It offers 2,020 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,695,000, about $839 per square foot. The home was built in 1950. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 222-166-15. Highlights include a private pool and spa, single-story living, a 6,935-square-foot lot, central air, and traditional architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $1,695,000
- Days On Site
- New Today
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,020 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 2
- Lot Size
- 6,936 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1950
- MLS® Number
- PW26228286
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW26228286
- Year Built
- 1950
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,020
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,936
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1592
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- View
- Neighborhood
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 22216615
- On Market Date
- 2026-10-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Quartz Counters
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Rooms
- Primary Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Game Room
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Front Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Driveway
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Repairs Cosmetic
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 11182 Essex
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000 | |
| Jan 26, 2015 | Sold | $595,000 | First Team Real Estate |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.32% · 30-yr fixed$
$13,219/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $169,500 down
Principal & interest$10,479
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$636
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,610
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$494
HOANot reported, not included
$11,419/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $339,000 down
Principal & interest$9,315
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,610
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$494
HOANot reported, not included
$10,254/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $508,500 down
Principal & interest$8,150
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,610
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$494
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$2,104/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,610
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$494
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.32% (week of Oct 22, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Orange County rate. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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The neighborhood
Los Alamitos home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 67
- Median price
- $1,542,000
- Median days on market
- 12
- Median per sq ft
- $741
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 16, 2025 to Oct 16, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Los Alamitos sales
At $839 per square foot, this home's asking price is 13% above the Los Alamitos median of $741 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Los Alamitos sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12151 Reagan | Oct 9, 2026 | $2,250,000 | 3,261 | $690 | 74 |
| 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 |
Schools
Schools for 11182 Essex
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- High
- Los Alamitos
- District
- Los Alamitos Unified
Location
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Listed by Philip DeMatteo of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Oct 23, 2026 at 8:57 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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