11182 Essex
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Listing broker / agent: First Team Real Estate · Philip DeMatteo · 562-254-6883 · CRMLS
MLS # PW26228286 · Last checked Oct 24, 2026 18:56 UTC
About this property
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
- MLS number
- PW26228286
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,020 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1592 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1950
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 1
Building
- Year built
- 1950
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Drywall, Stucco
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Repairs Cosmetic
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 4
- Main-level bathrooms
- 3
- Rooms
- Game Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Quartz Counters
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Patio / porch
- Concrete
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Front Yard
- Lot size source
- Public Records
- Fencing
- Block
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school
- Los Alamitos
- High school district
- Los Alamitos Unified
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Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Los Alamitos Elementary Los Alamitos Unified · Los Alamitos | K–5 | 0.7 mi |
| Sycamore Creek Community Charter II (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange County Department of Education · Cypress | K–12 | 0.8 mi |
| Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle Los Alamitos Unified · Los Alamitos | 6–8 | 0.9 mi |
| Los Alamitos High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Alamitos Unified · Los Alamitos | 9–12 | 1.4 mi |
| Frank Vessels Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Cypress Elementary · Cypress | K–6 | 1.4 mi |
| Margaret Landell Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Cypress Elementary · Cypress | K–6 | 1.4 mi |
| Oak Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Alamitos Unified · Los Alamitos | 6–8 | 1.5 mi |
| Rossmoor Elementary Los Alamitos Unified · Los Alamitos | K–5 | 1.6 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,695,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,695,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 03:20 | $1,695,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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