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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential

4242 HOWARD AVE

LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
0
Baths
2,985 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,030 (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.$685,405 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$412,129
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$273,276
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$671,966

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
Los Alamitos Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
McAuliffe Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Los Alamitos High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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%

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How this home compares

4242 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.

  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Apartment Row
  • Newer than 74% 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 area2,985 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,988 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 4242 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeApartment RowLos Alamitos 90720Orange County
Living areabigger than2,985 ft²66% of homes86% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac3% of homes12% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than197744% of homes74% of homes56% of homes

About 4242 Howard Ave

When did 4242 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA last sell?

4242 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4242 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA?

4242 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA has 2,985 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 4242 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA built?

4242 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old.

What schools serve 4242 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA?

4242 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA is assigned to Los Alamitos Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; McAuliffe Middle School (middle), rated B; 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 4242 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 86% of them (2,985 ft² against a typical 1,988 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1977 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 4242 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4242 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA was $9,030. The county assessed it at $685,405.

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