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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$809,000

7619 Wellsford, Whittier

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,290 SqFt Residential MLS® # DW26077756

Robert Colangeli IET Real Estate

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$734,888

12414 Amesbury, Whittier

3 Beds 4 Baths 1,906 SqFt Residential MLS® # SB26075521

Laura Hartley Keller Williams Realty

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$1,799,990

16049 Willows Court, Whittier

5 Beds 5 Baths 3,330 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26077686

Casey Fry The New Home Company

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$1,699,990

16036 Richvale Drive, Whittier

5 Beds 5 Baths 3,330 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26077595

Casey Fry The New Home Company

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$1,749,990

16048 Richvale Drive, Whittier

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,704 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26077576

Casey Fry The New Home Company

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$799,000

15816 Golden Lantern Ln, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,294 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26073239

Darryl Jones ERA North Orange County

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$649,000

8029 Griffith, Whittier

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,216 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26075258

Wilson Ruiz Gallant Realty, Inc.

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$749,000

14069 Carnell, Whittier

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,004 SqFt Residential MLS® # MB26076896

Jesse Garcia REALTY WORLD CALIFORNIA AGENTS

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$650,000

12341 Muir Court, Whittier

3 Beds 1 Bath 912 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26073733

Manuel Fierros Ontrak Real Estate

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$789,999

11045 Howard, Whittier

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,121 SqFt Residential MLS® # PF26076180

Alba Sanchez Beverly and Company, Inc.

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$1,100,000

13639 Terrace Place, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,862 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26069520

Jane Noltensmeier T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants

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$735,000

13921 Carnell Street, Whittier

2 Beds 1 Bath 864 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26065412

Dana Canfield Redfin

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$799,000

5112 Cape Tenez, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,576 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26075101

Rui Dong Pinnacle Real Estate Group

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$775,000

14322 Tedford Drive E, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,158 SqFt Residential MLS® # DW26075526

Remoun Said Keller Williams Pacific Estates

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$779,995

12156 Starling, Whittier

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,320 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26074447

Darren Shepherd eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc

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$735,000

11129 Bunker, Whittier

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,402 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26075217

Dustin Lee J & C Investment Group, Inc

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$470,000

4140 Workman Mill Road #33, Whittier

1 Bed 1 Bath 987 SqFt Residential MLS® # SB26075013

Brenda Jurado Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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$775,000

12200 Blue Sky Court, Whittier

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,320 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26072891

Erin Robles Coldwell Banker Realty

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$799,000

14061 Saranac Drive, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,207 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26074872

Bernice Castillon IET Real Estate

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$549,000

14865 Mulberry Drive # 1101, Whittier

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,027 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26074676

Ileana Amiel Keller Williams Coastal Prop.

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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	$1.1M
Lowest Price	$0
Highest Price	$15.5M
Total Listings	199
Avg. Days On Market	87
Avg. Price/SQFT	$576

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.