Refreshingly Customized and Expanded Estates Model with Two Master suites, one with fireplace and huge master bath with walk in closet. This elegant single story 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home has nice indoor/outdoor livability and room to garden. The extended floor plan includes a front living room with fireplace, custom built-ins, and hardwood floors. A mid formal living room with dining room and wet bar. Rear family room/sun room with loads of light adjacent to a remodeled kitchen with granite counters, oak cabinets, skylight, walk-in pantry, and laundry room. Low maintenance yard with fruit trees, back patio area with pavers, and spa. Attached 2 car garage with direct access, Forced Heat and Air Conditioning. Located in the Award winning Los Alamitos school district.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
7,700 sq ftLot Size
$605Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Philip DeMatteo•DRE #01384378• First Team Real Estate
Bought with Philip DeMatteo•DRE #01384378• First Team Real Estate
Refreshingly Customized and Expanded Estates Model with Two Master suites, one with fireplace and huge master bath with walk in closet. This elegant single story 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home has nice indoor/outdoor livability and room to garden. The extended floor plan includes a front living room with fireplace, custom built-ins, and hardwood floors. A mid formal living room with dining room and wet bar. Rear family room/sun room with loads of light adjacent to a remodeled kitchen with granite counters, oak cabinets, skylight, walk-in pantry, and laundry room. Low maintenance yard with fruit trees, back patio area with pavers, and spa. Attached 2 car garage with direct access, Forced Heat and Air Conditioning. Located in the Award winning Los Alamitos school district.
CRMLS #PW16184211
Nov 14, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Nov 11, 2016
Relisted
—
Nov 3, 2016
Delisted
—
Aug 20, 2016
Listed
$1,250,000
$389/sq ft
CRMLS #P136475
Sep 1, 1999
Sold
$520,000
$162/sq ft
May 29, 1999
Listed
$529,000
$164/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 25, 1995
Sold
$400,000
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,139 (+2.1%)
$1,041,577 + $185,491
$1,227,068
2024
$13,854 (+2.3%)
$1,041,577 + $185,491
$1,227,068
2023
$13,544 (+0.3%)
$1,021,154 + $181,854
$1,203,008
2022
$13,504 (+2.2%)
$1,001,131 + $178,289
$1,179,420
2021
$13,213 (−0.4%)
$981,501 + $174,794
$1,156,295
2020
$13,267 (+55.7%)
$962,256 + $171,367
$1,133,623
2019
$8,521 (+4.2%)
$952,390 + $169,610
$1,122,000
2018
$8,179 (+2.1%)
$561,907 + $154,554
$716,461
2017
$8,007 (+2.0%)
$540,088 + $148,553
$688,641
2016
$7,854 (+0.8%)
$540,088 + $148,553
$688,641
2015
$7,791 (+3.6%)
$529,498 + $145,641
$675,139
2014
$7,523
$511,328 + $140,644
$651,972
2013
$7,524 (+3.2%)
$511,328 + $140,644
$651,972
2012
$7,292 (+3.0%)
$509,017 + $140,009
$649,026
2011
$7,081 (+1.3%)
$499,036 + $137,264
$636,300
2010
$6,987 (+1.4%)
$489,251 + $134,573
$623,824
2009
$6,888 (+4.3%)
$485,594 + $133,568
$619,162
2008
$6,606
$486,748 + $133,886
$620,634
Tax history for 12542 Foster Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,139 (+2.1%)
$1,041,577 + $185,491
$1,227,068
2024
$13,854 (+2.3%)
$1,041,577 + $185,491
$1,227,068
2023
$13,544 (+0.3%)
$1,021,154 + $181,854
$1,203,008
2022
$13,504 (+2.2%)
$1,001,131 + $178,289
$1,179,420
2021
$13,213 (−0.4%)
$981,501 + $174,794
$1,156,295
2020
$13,267 (+55.7%)
$962,256 + $171,367
$1,133,623
2019
$8,521 (+4.2%)
$952,390 + $169,610
$1,122,000
2018
$8,179 (+2.1%)
$561,907 + $154,554
$716,461
2017
$8,007 (+2.0%)
$540,088 + $148,553
$688,641
2016
$7,854 (+0.8%)
$540,088 + $148,553
$688,641
2015
$7,791 (+3.6%)
$529,498 + $145,641
$675,139
2014
$7,523
$511,328 + $140,644
$651,972
2013
$7,524 (+3.2%)
$511,328 + $140,644
$651,972
2012
$7,292 (+3.0%)
$509,017 + $140,009
$649,026
2011
$7,081 (+1.3%)
$499,036 + $137,264
$636,300
2010
$6,987 (+1.4%)
$489,251 + $134,573
$623,824
2009
$6,888 (+4.3%)
$485,594 + $133,568
$619,162
2008
$6,606
$486,748 + $133,886
$620,634
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,700 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,216
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
08623336
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence District
The R1 Single-Family Residence District is established to provide for the development and maintenance of medium density single-family detached residential neighborhoods. Only those uses are permitted that are complementary to and can exist in harmony with such a residential neighborhood.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside
Kitchen Information
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central, Dual
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Atrium, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room, Two Primaries, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan, Recessed Lighting
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Spa Features: Private, In Ground
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 08623336
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Mello-Roos
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lighting
School Information
Elementary School: Hopkinson
Middle Or Junior School: Oak/Mcauliffe
High School: Los Alamitos
High School District: Los Alamitos Unified
Elementary School 2: HOPKIN
Middle Or Junior School 2: OAKMCA
High School 2: LOSALA
Location Information
Latitude: 33.78078400
Longitude: -118.08441200
Other Subdivision Name: Other
Directions: Montecito Rd to Copa De Oro Dr to Foster Rd
Subdivision Name: Other (OTHR)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,216
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,700 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 08623336
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 226
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 226
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Philip
List Agent Last Name: DeMatteo
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: First Team Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Philip
Buyer Agent Last Name: DeMatteo
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: First Team Real Estate
Around this home
Schools
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Oak Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Los Alamitos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Los Alamitos, CA • 90720
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 6.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
6.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.85M – $2.24M
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