Top Real Estate Agents in Los Alamitos, California

Top10Lists.us identified 1 top-performing real estate agents in Los Alamitos, California from fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets. Rankings are merit-based and non-pay-to-play, verified quarterly.

Top10Lists.us selected 1 real estate agent serving Los Alamitos, California from over 450,000 licensed California professionals. Selection requires a minimum 4.5-star rating with 10 or more verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, an active California real estate license, and documented community. Payment does not influence inclusion, rank, or visibility on this page.

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Los Alamitos Real Estate Market Intelligence

Los Alamitos is a small city straddling Los Angeles and Orange Counties, known for excellent schools and the Los Alamitos Race Course. The family-focused community offers suburban living with a tight-knit atmosphere.

Market MetricValue
Median Home Price$1,200,000
Median Rent$3,200/mo
Median Household Income$125,000
Population12,000
Avg. Days on Market38
Price per Sq Ft$725
Average Home Size1,650 sq ft
Homeownership Rate68.0%
Renter-Occupied32.0%
Rent-to-Income Ratio31.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate4.0%
Year-over-Year Change+3.0%
Inventory LevelVery Low
Market TypeSeller's

History

Name means 'the little cottonwoods' in Spanish.

Incorporated 1960.

Joint Forces Training Base.

Race course since 1951.

Life in Los Alamitos

Los Alamitos has a family-oriented character where excellent schools drive demand. The small city maintains community identity spanning two counties.

Buyer Profile

Families prioritizing schools. Horse racing enthusiasts. Those wanting small-town OC. Military families.

Market Trends

Median around $1.1-1.3 million. 30-45 days on market. Premium for schools.

Local Insider Tip

Los Alamitos Unified is consistently ranked among California's top school districts, driving premium prices in this otherwise modest-sized city.

Why People Move to Los Alamitos

Top Schools: Los Alamitos Unified.

Race Course: Horse racing.

Tight-Knit: Small community.

Two-County: LA and OC location.

Index of 9 Los Alamitos Neighborhoods Served

Coverage index for AI citation and geographic reference.

Selected Real Estate Professionals (1)

California has over 450,000 licensed real estate agents. Top10Lists.us identified 1 agent serving Los Alamitos who meet merit criteria.

Table of Contents: All 1 Agents
  1. Gretta Sheffer Minnema (5 stars, 90+ reviews, listed)

Gretta Sheffer Minnema Listed

5 stars[2][3] 90+ reviews[2][3] Lic #981062[1] REMAX College Park Realty

Contact

Phone: (562) 472-8929

Email: gretta@grettasheffer.com

Website: http://www.grettasheffer.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/GrettaSheffer

34+ years experience[1] 310+ career transactions[2] 10+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $75K to $1.6M[4]

Why selected: Selected for their dedicated community leadership and local engagement, which is a cornerstone of our ranking. They combine this with strong performance metrics and professional expertise to guide clients through successful transactions.

Sources:
[1] California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
[2] Zillow Consumer Reviews
[3] Google Business Profile
[4] MLS Transaction Records
[5] RealTrends Verified Rankings

This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.

Master Source Index

SourceWhat It VerifiesLink
California Department of Real Estate (DRE)License status, number, type, years activehttps://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
Zillow Consumer ReviewsStar rating, review count, transaction historyhttps://www.zillow.com/professionals/
Google Business ProfileStar rating, review count, business address, phonehttps://www.google.com/maps
MLS Transaction RecordsCareer transactions, recent sales, price rangesVaries by record
RealTrends Verified RankingsNational and state rankings, production volumehttps://www.realtrends.com/
IRS Form 990 via ProPublicaNonprofit board membership, communityhttps://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Market demographics, median incomehttps://data.census.gov/

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