5131 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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OFF MARKET

$1,148,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,286 sqft

5131 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Est. Refi. Payment $6,991/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 9, 2018 for $714,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.15M
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$45K (+4.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$434K (+60.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +84% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.15M
August 2026$1.15M
July 2026$1.15M
June 2026$1.16M
May 2026$1.15M
April 2026$1.15M
March 2026$1.15M
February 2026$1.13M
January 2026$1.1M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5071 Tripoli Ave, Los Alamitos, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,162,500
08/14/26
3
2
1,525
11051 Tarawa Dr, Los Alamitos, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,175,000
10/27/25
3
2
1,470
5311 Santa Barbara Ave, Garden Grove, CA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$1,227,000
08/15/26
3
2
1,213
11131 Ticonderoga Dr, Los Alamitos, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,015,000
10/24/25
4
4
2,100
10421 Longden St, Cypress, CA
0.77
Single-Family Home
$910,000
10/24/25
3
1.5
1,330
11882 Bartlett St, Garden Grove, CA
0.71
Single-Family Home
$1,105,000
05/12/26
3
2
1,213
11031 Saratoga Dr, Los Alamitos, CA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$830,000
10/17/25
2
2
1,207
11606 Lakia Dr, Cypress, CA
0.66
Single-Family Home
$1,165,000
08/17/26
3
2
1,398
11676 Lakia Dr, Cypress, CA
0.71
Single-Family Home
$1,037,000
11/10/25
3
2
1,398
10471 Whirlaway St, Cypress, CA
0.75
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
05/18/26
3
1.5
1,050

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
5121 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
0.01
$1,235,200
4
2
1,425
Off Market
5062 Tripoli Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
0.07
$1,133,900
4
2
1,425
Off Market
5071 Tripoli Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
0.08
$1,162,500
3
2
1,525
Recently Sold
5061 Tripoli Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
0.09
$1,207,000
4
2
1,425
Off Market
5031 Kearsarge Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
0.13
$1,355,700
3
2.5
1,713
Off Market
11082 Mindora St, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
0.17
$1,345,600
4
3
2,217
Off Market
11132 Tarawa Dr, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
0.22
$1,296,400
3
2
1,592
Off Market
11181 Tarawa Dr, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
0.24
$1,301,000
4
2
1,638
Off Market
4882 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
0.25
$1,400,500
4
2
1,569
Off Market
11051 Tarawa Dr, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
0.27
$1,178,700
3
2
1,470
Off Market
11091 Ranger Dr, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
0.31
$1,500,000
5
3.5
2,024
Recently Sold
11152 Ticonderoga Dr, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
0.32
$1,658,000
4
3
2,378
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1963
Living Area
1,286 sqft
Price/Sqft
$893
Parking
Garage

About this House

Well maintained older home in highly desirable Dutch Haven neighborhood and Los Alamitos School District with great curb appeal. Low maintenance and drought tolerant landscaping in both front and back yards, including water saving artificial grass in parkway and much of front yard. The house includes copper plumbing; a wood burning/gas fireplace; attached 2 car garage; 3 bedrooms 1 and 1.75 bathrooms; indoor laundry; pantry room off the kitchen; screened in brick patio off the laundry room (great for BBQ); dining room with pretty French doors that lead to a large bonus sunroom at the back of home. Master bedroom has attached 3/4 bathroom including closet. A/C and heating with newer quiet and energy efficient condenser. The dishwasher, cook top, hood, and water heater were replaced within the past four years. Brand new carpet in the bedrooms and living room. Tile flooring in the bathrooms, hallway, dining room, kitchen and laundry room. The bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, and kitchen windows are energy efficient and have easy to care for dual pane/vinyl frame windows. This home is turnkey.
5131 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,286 sqft single-family home built in 1963. It last sold for $714,000 on Jul 9, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,148,000, with a rent estimate of $3,933/month.

Home Details for 5131 Howard Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Master Bath, Sun Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 9, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$714,000
Jun 15, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$714,000
Jun 13, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$714,000

Market trends in Los Alamitos

Last updated July 2026
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What Locals Say about Los Alamitos

At least 184 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say kids play outside

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 67 % Say parking is easy

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say there are community events

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    "Schools are great and for the most people are respectful. Police officers are great in the neighborhood. They keep us safe living in Los Alamitos is a great place to live and bringing up kids. "
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    "Family and pet orientated neighborhood. People always say hi as they pass and pet owners are responsible by picking up after their dog and always keeping on the leash. This neighborhood is safe and well maintained. "
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    "This neighborhood had a dog park, a huge lake, 3 different parks, a nature center, and so much more. I used to live here in college and I loved my time here."
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    "It's a good neighbor hood. Family orientated. Everything you need is in a 5mile radius. Safe Clean Friendly."
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    "The school districts here are among the best in the county, very quiet and safe neighborhood. There are multiple parks here as well, prefect for children"
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    "Lots of tree-lined streets and well maintained sidewalks to walk pups on, most dogs are kept leashed."
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    "I am fortunate to live and work in the same city. Many days I ride my bike. I’ve even walked a day or two. Great commute. "
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    "Movie nights, very safe, people are friendly, very dog friendly, lots of kids play outside, lots of great restaurants around, close to the beach, parks are well maintained, great high school sports, etc"
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    "Easy commuting in and around orange and Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. Easy access to 605, 405 and 5 Highways. Travel from the beach to downtown LA in 20-30 mins. "
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  • Christina
    "It is safe to walk your dog at all hours. There are a lot of dog owners in the area and even a pop up dog park. "
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  • Bpwsource
    "Movie nights and Shakespeare in the park make this neighborhood special! It is quiet, clean, and is a great place to live!"
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  • Bpwsource
    "Rossmoor is a quiet, clean, and beautiful community with great schools and really nice parks! I feel very safe here."
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  • Familyofstrange
    "Lived here for 10 years. Excellent schools and community. Close to freeways and the beach. Highly recommend for families. "
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    "Easy freeway access. But it's SoCal, so the commute is always horrible. Surface streets are always easy. "
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  • Terry
    "Lots of parks to visit. Fun activities as a community. Homes are maintained nicely. Plenty of shopping food stores and clothing stores in the vicinity. Four elementary schools two junior high schools and a fantastic high school. "
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    "Driving to the store and other locations is necessary. Traffic can be bad on school days Monday through Friday"
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  • Arnice.lamb
    "It’s a quite area and the neighbors cares about the community. I am fortunate to live in the area I truly recommend this area for seasonal professionals"
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  • Craig C.
    "Great people. Big backyards. Semi-private park. Big time 4th of July parade. Low traffic. Great schools and churches. Safe. "
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    "I like the area for the school district ....HOWEVER, the crime is getting bad. Also, the rent and home prices are getting to be unattainable making it impossible for younger families to live here."
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    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for over 40 years. It’s always been a wonderful area to live in. We have beautiful parks fantastic schools, and very caring neighbors"
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    "Best schools around. Plenty of shopping and restaurants. Very safe area. Movie in the park and band in the park offered"
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    "Band in the park, movie night, Neighborhood flea markets in the park.Exercise in Park, Neighbor bike rides and walk the park groups"
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    "easy and fun to walk dogs in Rossmoor and Los Alamitos neighborhoods every day since easy to meet and converse with neighbors."
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Frequently asked questions about 5131 Howard Ave

  • What is 5131 Howard Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5131 Howard Ave in Los Alamitos, CA is $1,148,000.
  • What is the price history for 5131 Howard Ave?
    5131 Howard Ave in Los Alamitos, CA last sold for $714,000 in July 2018.
  • Is Los Alamitos a buyer's or seller's market?
    Los Alamitos is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Los Alamitos?
    Residents describe Los Alamitos, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Los Alamitos, CA.
  • Does 5131 Howard Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5131 Howard Ave in Los Alamitos, CA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 5131 Howard Ave?
    The lot at 5131 Howard Ave in Los Alamitos, CA is about 0.14 acres (6,098 sq ft).

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