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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$898,000

819 Vinemead, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,407 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26195818

Ryan Cordova Beach To Hills Homes

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$995,000

13822 Franklin Street, Whittier

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,713 SqFt Residential MLS® # 219152393PS

James Wilson Compass

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$750,000

15839 Risley Avenue, Whittier

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,323 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26195221

Adam Roberts Roberts Real Estate

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$1,690,990

16017 Willows Court, Whittier

5 Beds 5 Baths 3,330 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26194596

Casey Fry The New Home Company

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$975,000

10918 Kentucky, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,225 SqFt Residential MLS® # TR26194180

Jimmy Tong A + Realty & Mortgage

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$369,888

↓ $30,000

8017 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # MB26193756

James Escamilla CENTURY 21 MASTERS

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$765,000

9955 Parkinson, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,269 SqFt Residential MLS® # AR26193797

Jung Kuan Coldwell Banker Dynasty T.C.

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$795,000

16426 Whittier # 3, Whittier

4 Beds 4 Baths 1,670 SqFt Residential MLS® # WS26180094

Weiming He RE/MAX 2000 REALTY

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$720,000

8439 Boer Ave, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,370 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26193343

Sandra Argumedo HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty

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$728,800

15301 Ashley Court, Whittier

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,580 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26191901

Elizabeth Przybyla Coldwell Banker Envision

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$1,099,000

7375 Wisteria, Whittier

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,808 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26190916

Robert Langston Kase Real Estate

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$725,000

10318 Loch Lomond, Whittier

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,096 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26192513

Ken Stewart Big Block Premier

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$1,390,000

11530 Moonridge, Whittier

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,218 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26191601

Reza Lashkari Real Broker

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$1,598,000

6603 Broadway Avenue, Whittier

8 Beds 5 Baths 2,966 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26188381

Angel&pat Hernandez Synergy Real Estate

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$479,000

4140 Workman Mill Road # 166, Whittier

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,066 SqFt Residential MLS® # MB26191944

Chris Baumann EXCELLENCE RE REAL ESTATE

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$799,999

10538 Poinciana, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,024 SqFt Residential MLS® # DW26191812

Erick Salgado Vismar Real Estate

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$745,000

13002 Beaty Avenue, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,271 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW26190659

Kristie Pabst Pabst, Kinney & Associates

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$428,888

4140 Workman Mill, Whittier

1 Bed 1 Bath 987 SqFt Residential MLS® # IV26191387

Benjamin Perez CENTURY 21 PRIMETIME REALTORS

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$845,000

10166 Pounds Ave., Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,415 SqFt Residential MLS® # IV26187547

Deborah Battis BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES CALIFORNIA REALTY

$1,065,000

6012 Painter, Whittier

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,492 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC26191095

Richard Williams T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants

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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	$958K
Lowest Price	$0
Highest Price	$6.8M
Total Listings	240
Avg. Days On Market	81
Avg. Price/SQFT	$573

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.