Whittier, CA Real Estate

Whittier thrives on homegrown entertainment, commerce, and history. Family-owned eateries, vintage boutiques, ethnic restaurants, and country clubs abound in this city just 12 miles southeast of Los Angeles.

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$1,179,000

11003 Lindesmith Avenue, Whittier

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,210 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26089158

William Soto Redfin

New

$850,000

10521 Greenbush, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,143 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26155322

Matthew Ponce Coldwell Banker Envision

New

$789,000

10208 Colima, Whittier

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,101 SqFt Residential MLS® # CV26155840

Tulio Cardona CARDONA REALTY

New

$925,000

1312 Fairplain, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,702 SqFt Residential MLS® # CV26148085

Kevin Cevallos VISMAR REAL ESTATE

New

$2,600,000

8332 Enramada Avenue, Whittier

5 Beds 4 Baths 4,241 SqFt Residential MLS® # DW26155616

Guadalupe Ruiz Coldwell Banker Envision

New

$1,050,000

13879 Penn, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,420 SqFt Residential MLS® # DW26150745

Joshua Glaz The Ave

New

$795,000

9261 Parise Drive, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,202 SqFt Residential MLS® # 26859963

Mary Dix Compass

New

$599,000

12302 Fruitwood Lane, Whittier

1 Bed 2 Baths 830 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26150839

Nina Havelind Circa Properties, Inc.

New

$1,125,000

7353 Wisteria Lane, Whittier

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,808 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26154719

Lillian Barrett First Team Real Estate North Tustin

New

$835,000

6232 Magnolia, Whittier

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,080 SqFt Residential MLS® # RS26154772

Nick Guerrero Raices Investment Group

New

$799,000

6207 Friends, Whittier

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,504 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26153807

Paul Purunjian Purunjian Inc.

New

$795,000

12213 Bonavista, Whittier

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,392 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26154277

Matt Eddy Coldwell Banker Realty

New

$2,800,000

13978 Summit Drive, Whittier

4 Beds 6 Baths 4,753 SqFt Residential MLS® # SR26152865

Enrique Campos Century 21 Masters

New

$1,199,000

6224 Roundhill Drive, Whittier

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,235 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26154324

Victoria Hill Seven Gables Real Estate

New

$1,575,000

9400 Portada Drive, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,061 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26153742

Angel&pat Hernandez Synergy Real Estate

New

$195,000

1 Grande Vista Dr, Whittier

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 26859861

Lizbeth Garcia Munoz Real Broker

New

$1,805,990

16021 Willows Court, Whittier

5 Beds 5 Baths 3,330 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26153186

Evelyn Ross Team Spirit Realty

New

$2,389,000

8355 La Sierra, Whittier

5 Beds 5 Baths 4,599 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26153264

James Jekums Seven Gables Real Estate

New

$1,100,000

14449 Bronte Drive, Whittier

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,983 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26152912

Kimberly Valdez Think Boutiq Real Estate

New

$719,999

12618 Bailey Street, Whittier

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,200 SqFt Residential MLS® # MB26153028

Anabella Jimenez CENTURY 21 REALTY MASTERS

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Whittier

Twelve miles southeast of Los Angeles, Whittier offers a world of own, including unique shops and restaurants on its Greenleaf Avenue. Whittier real estate is flanked by Hacienda Heights to the northeast and Pico Rivera to the West.

Real Estate Statistics

Average Price	$1M
Lowest Price	$0
Highest Price	$7.2M
Total Listings	193
Avg. Days On Market	84
Avg. Price/SQFT	$575

Property Types (active listings)

Whittier Homes

whittier-neighborhood_400 Whittier real estate, seemingly in a world of its own, is bordered by Hacienda Heights on the northeast and the City of Industry on the north. Pico Rivera lies at the west, La Habra Heights to the east, La Habra to the southeast, and Santa Fe Springs to the south.

There are good choices for real estate in Whittier. Here, a young family can still find an affordable single-family starter home on a nice lot. Large, luxury homes sporting all the bells and whistles are also available in neighborhoods such as the guard-gated "Friendly Hills Estates." Low to mid-rise condos and villas are popular for those seeking low-maintenance housing choices.

Whittier, CA History

The city's first residents were Quakers who named the place after John Greenleaf Whittier, a respected Quaker poet honored with statues and a small exhibit at the Whittier Museum, a local park, and at city hall. The first Quaker Meeting, "First Friends Church" still stands on Philadelphia Street.

Owners of Whittier property take the city's history seriously. Besides its historical museum, it hosts Founders' Day on the third Saturday in May. Talent and exhibits highlight the Native American, Mexican and Quaker residents of years past.

In 1987, the Whittier Narrows earthquake caused massive damage to historic buildings. Redevelopment followed as did an effort by the Whittier Conservancy to stop the demolition of many historic buildings. The city also created a Historic Resources Commission to oversee the approval of historic designations.

Whittier Recreation & Amenities

Amble down Whittier's main street, Greenleaf Avenue, and you'll find treasures like the Dattilo Restaurant, with its Renaissance-inspired murals, or the Rocky Cola Cafe, a retro diner with a friendly staff. There's also the Little Old Bookshop, which offers a children's literature room, a romance novel section, and "Plato's Cave," specializing in philosophy. Not far away is the Whittier Museum, which displays items that tell of the city's unique history. Nearby are two 18-hole golf courses and two with nine holes each.

The city's recreation makes Whittier real estate listings worthy of reading. Whittier recently opened the Greenway Trail, a bicycle and pedestrian path that allows visitors to hike or bike through town. The city also is home to skateparks, baseball fields, and a community center. The Whittier Centre Theatre, a modern, 400-seat theater that offers plays during its annual season.

Whittier Schools

The city of Whittier is served by the Whittier Union High School District, East Whittier City School District, Whittier City School District, Lowell Joint School District, and the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. Whittier Union High School District score on the California State Academic Performance Index (API) jumped up 19 points to 747. The increase was the fourth-highest API growth among high school districts in six Southern California counties.