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$1,729,199$601 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $335,000 on Jul 18, 1994

3181 RUTH ELAINE DR

LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,877 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.7M
$1.6M low$1.8M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$335,000 · Jul 18, 1994
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$1,145,999
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$916,799
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.33%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$296,700
ROCKWELL FCU · recorded Apr 22, 1998
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$286,500
WASHINGTON MUTUAL FSB

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,928 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$573,942 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$414,937
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$159,005
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$562,689

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Rock / Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Oak Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Lee Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Los Alamitos High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Los Alamitos Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90720These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.370

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,327
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,707 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$132,372
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$182,538
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

3181 Ruth Elaine Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 83% of homes in Orange County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Rossmoor
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Rossmoor
  • Older than 80% of homes in Orange County

What homes are worth in Los Alamitos 90720

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$664K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Los Alamitos 90720.

How it measures up in Los Alamitos 90720

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Los Alamitos 90720.

Estimated value$1,729,199
CheaperTypical $1,370,350Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$601
CheaperTypical $678Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area2,877 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,985 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 3181 Ruth Elaine Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRossmoorLos Alamitos 90720Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,729,19969% of homes81% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60115% of homes25% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than2,877 ft²82% of homes84% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac21% of homes40% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than196079% of homes51% of homes20% of homes

About 3181 Ruth Elaine Dr

How much is 3181 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3181 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos, CA is $1,729,199 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,620,287 to $1,838,111. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3181 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos, CA last sell?

3181 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos, CA last sold on Jul 18, 1994 for $335,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3181 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos, CA?

3181 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,877 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 3181 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos, CA built?

3181 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos, CA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3181 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos, CA?

3181 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos, CA is assigned to Oak Middle School (middle), rated A-; Lee Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Los Alamitos High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Los Alamitos Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3181 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos, CA compare to other homes in Los Alamitos 90720?

Among the 6,558 homes in Los Alamitos 90720, it is worth more than 81% of them ($1,729,199 against a typical $1,370,350), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($601 against a typical $678), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,877 ft² against a typical 1,985 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1960 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 83% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3181 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3181 Ruth Elaine Dr, Los Alamitos, CA was $4,928. The county assessed it at $573,942.

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