Introducing 12831 Foster Road, a rustic California retreat that epitomizes the perfect blend of style, warmth, and updated comfort. This Brittany Gardens model features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, over 2,200 sq. ft. of living space and is centrally located in the desirable Rossmoor neighborhood. From the moment you arrive, you’ll notice the striking curb appeal – mature landscaping, slate and stacked stone hardscape, ambient exterior lighting, and freshly stained stamped concrete on driveway. Inside, the living room greets you with soaring vaulted ceilings and a cozy stone veneer fireplace, creating an inviting ambiance for family gatherings. The open & airy kitchen boasts a 6-burner gas cooktop, Sub-Zero refrigerator, generous counter space, and a breakfast bar designed for connection and conversation. Entertaining flows effortlessly with a formal dining area and a stylish wet bar complete with wine/beverage fridge and sink. The light-filled family room invites the outdoors in with direct access to the backyard. An expansive primary suite is a true escape, featuring a wood accent wall, sitting area, walk-in closet, ensuite bath, and French doors. Step outside to your backyard oasis where resort-style living awaits. Enjoy the sparkling pool with baja shelf, elevated spa, built-in BBQ island with fridge, gas fire pit, grass area, and generous wrap-around patio perfect for lounging or hosting guests. All enclosed by stuccoed block walls, stacked stone trim, and high hedges with wood fence accents, the backyard offers both beauty and privacy. Modern amenities include a tankless water heater, dual-pane windows, Andersen sliding doors, recessed lighting, ceilings fans, full security system, integrated indoor/outdoor surround sound and a finished garage. Plus, enjoy the energy savings of a fully owned solar system powering both the home and pool. Ideally situated near parks, award-winning Los Alamitos schools, the “Shops of Rossmoor, ” dining options, freeway access, and just minutes from the beach, this impressive home captures the essence of Orange County living. Don’t miss this opportunity to make this home yours!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
8,064 sq ftLot Size
$905Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Granger Riach•DRE #01011806• Y Realty
Contact: 562-400-3346
Bought with Darel Rosen•DRE #01301108• First Team Real Estate
Wonderful Opportunity For A Four Bedroom W/ A Family Room & Nice Big Back Yard. This Home Has All Newer Andersen Windows, Smooth Ceilings W/ Down Lighting. Remolded Kitchen W/ Dishwasher, A Wolf Gourmet 6 Burner Cook Top & A Six Seat Breakfast Counter. Master Bedroom & Bath Have Been Enlarged. The Roof Is Less Than 3 Yrs. And The Paint Is Fresh In And Out.
Public Records
Jul 2, 1998
Sold
$322,000
$144/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,853 (+2.0%)
$737,702 + $196,789
$934,491
2024
$10,637 (+2.3%)
$737,702 + $196,789
$934,491
2023
$10,395 (+0.4%)
$723,237 + $192,931
$916,168
2022
$10,358 (+2.2%)
$709,055 + $189,149
$898,204
2021
$10,133 (−0.4%)
$695,152 + $185,441
$880,593
2020
$10,170 (+3.1%)
$681,522 + $181,805
$863,327
2019
$9,864 (+4.2%)
$674,534 + $179,941
$854,475
2018
$9,464 (+2.1%)
$661,308 + $176,413
$837,721
2017
$9,266 (+1.9%)
$635,630 + $169,563
$805,193
2016
$9,089 (+4.8%)
$635,630 + $169,563
$805,193
2015
$8,670 (+3.6%)
$623,166 + $166,239
$789,405
2014
$8,371
$601,782 + $129,554
$731,336
2013
$8,374 (+3.2%)
$601,782 + $129,554
$731,336
2012
$8,116 (+3.0%)
$599,062 + $128,969
$728,031
2011
$7,883 (+1.3%)
$587,315 + $126,441
$713,756
2010
$7,782 (+3.3%)
$575,799 + $123,962
$699,761
2009
$7,533 (+2.3%)
$571,496 + $123,036
$694,532
2008
$7,360
$561,622 + $120,911
$682,533
Tax history for 12831 Foster Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,853 (+2.0%)
$737,702 + $196,789
$934,491
2024
$10,637 (+2.3%)
$737,702 + $196,789
$934,491
2023
$10,395 (+0.4%)
$723,237 + $192,931
$916,168
2022
$10,358 (+2.2%)
$709,055 + $189,149
$898,204
2021
$10,133 (−0.4%)
$695,152 + $185,441
$880,593
2020
$10,170 (+3.1%)
$681,522 + $181,805
$863,327
2019
$9,864 (+4.2%)
$674,534 + $179,941
$854,475
2018
$9,464 (+2.1%)
$661,308 + $176,413
$837,721
2017
$9,266 (+1.9%)
$635,630 + $169,563
$805,193
2016
$9,089 (+4.8%)
$635,630 + $169,563
$805,193
2015
$8,670 (+3.6%)
$623,166 + $166,239
$789,405
2014
$8,371
$601,782 + $129,554
$731,336
2013
$8,374 (+3.2%)
$601,782 + $129,554
$731,336
2012
$8,116 (+3.0%)
$599,062 + $128,969
$728,031
2011
$7,883 (+1.3%)
$587,315 + $126,441
$713,756
2010
$7,782 (+3.3%)
$575,799 + $123,962
$699,761
2009
$7,533 (+2.3%)
$571,496 + $123,036
$694,532
2008
$7,360
$561,622 + $120,911
$682,533
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,064
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
2,231
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
08646210
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Pool
Last updated by owner on Mar 6, 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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Closet
Kitchen Information
Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room
Granite Counters, Kitchen Open to Family Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Shower, Exhaust fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Outdoors, Fire Pit
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Laminated, Tile, Wood
Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
French Doors, Sliding Glass Door(s)
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front
Ceiling Fan, Granite Counters, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Security Features: Security System
Spa Features: In Ground, Solar Heated
Has Spa
Window Features: Bay Window, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Blockwall
Has Fence
Exterior Features
Lighting, Rain Gutters
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch - Front
Has Patio
Pool Features: Private, In Ground, Saltwater, Solar Heat
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Total # of Units: 3,700
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 08646210
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Mello-Roos
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lighting
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Oak/Mcauliffe
High School District: Los Alamitos Unified
Middle Or Junior School 2: OAKMCA
Location Information
Latitude: 33.77638700
Longitude: -118.08314800
Other Subdivision Name: Other
Directions: St. Cloud to left on Druid. Right on Foster. Home is on the left.
Subdivision Name: Other (OTHR)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,231
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,064 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Orange County
APN: 08646210
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 6, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Staging furniture & accessories
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 562-400-3346
Days Active in MLS: 2
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 2
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Granger
List Agent Last Name: Riach
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Y Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Darel
Buyer Agent Last Name: Rosen
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: First Team Real Estate
Around this home
Schools
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Oak Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
Los Alamitos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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
$1.92M – $2.32M
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