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3972 HOWARD AVE

LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,017 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,425 (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.$69,352 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,075
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,277
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$67,993

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Los Alamitos High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Oak Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Lee Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

3972 Howard Ave 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.

  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Los Alamitos 90720
  • Among the smallest lots in Apartment Row
  • Older than 97% 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.

Living area1,017 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,988 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 3972 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeApartment RowLos Alamitos 90720Orange County
Living areabigger than1,017 ft²16% of homes3% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 acalmost no homes5% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than19524% of homes3% of homes6% of homes

About 3972 Howard Ave

When did 3972 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA last sell?

3972 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3972 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA?

3972 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,017 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 3972 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA built?

3972 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3972 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA?

3972 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA is assigned to Los Alamitos High School (high), rated A+; Oak Middle School (middle), rated A-; Lee Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Los Alamitos Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3972 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA compare to other homes in Los Alamitos 90720?

Among the 6,558 homes in Los Alamitos 90720, it is bigger than 3% of them (1,017 ft² against a typical 1,988 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1952 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3972 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3972 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA was $1,425. The county assessed it at $69,352.

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