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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$499,900

8436 Vanport Avenue, Whittier

2 Beds 1 Bath 794 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW22142272

Brian Loyola Samuel Douglas RE Group Inc

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$899,000

11904 Larrylyn Drive, Whittier

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,009 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW22138873

Wendy Jimenez Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice

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$849,000

8131 Friends Avenue, Whittier

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,492 SqFt Residential MLS® # OC22141458

Hugh Elder Hugh Elder, Broker 714-296-6265

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$1,500,000

12433 Lambert Road, Whittier

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Commercial Sale MLS® # DW22141812

Morcos Azer Fidem Realty

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$1,450,000

13662 Park Street, Whittier

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,647 SqFt Residential MLS® # SR22141710

Moises Carlos Escala Realty Group

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$739,000

9237 Valley View Avenue, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,180 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW22138042

Gil Rodriguez Sharpstone Realty

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$759,900

14172 Close Street, Whittier

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,041 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW22137477

Angel&pat Hernandez Realty One Group Synergy

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$714,900

8139 Shadyside Avenue, Whittier

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,217 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW22140925

Josey Andrade First Team Real Estate

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$810,000

15171 Goodhue Street, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,554 SqFt Residential MLS® # DW22137240

Leonel Molina First Investments Realty & Mortgage

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$690,000

13012 Via Del Sol Avenue, Whittier

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,587 SqFt Residential MLS® # 22173031

Ben Braksick Opendoor Brokerage Inc.

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$875,000

10964 Lindesmith Avenue, Whittier

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,590 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW22137613

Rebecca Kearney Century 21 Award 562-567-8221

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$889,000

11211 Cullman Avenue, Whittier

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,234 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW22138064

Marsha Wiggins Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice

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$1,099,900

3697 Elford Drive, Whittier

4 Beds 5 Baths 2,833 SqFt Residential MLS® # DW22139796

Diana Hernandez Century 21 Allstars

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$733,500

13020 Danbrook Drive, Whittier

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,190 SqFt Residential MLS® # DW22138913

Mazen Nabulsi 24 Hour Real Estate

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$899,000

13829 Leffingwell Road, Whittier

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Residential Income MLS® # RS22139966

Juan Galvan Juan Galvan Broker

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$850,000

11823 La Cima Drive, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,228 SqFt Residential MLS® # CV22139594

Blanca Acosta COLDWELL BANKER LEADERS

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$754,000

15017 Hornell Street, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,190 SqFt Residential MLS® # SW22124056

Leticia Luna RE/MAX Champions

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$899,990

10403 Fortrose Court, Whittier

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,970 SqFt Residential MLS® # PW22139373

Mark Gross Century 21 Astro 562-397-6420

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$715,000

13452 Virginia Avenue, Whittier

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,217 SqFt Residential MLS® # TR22139241

Christina Dominguez KW Vision

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$850,000

14347 Chestnut Street, Whittier

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,691 SqFt Residential MLS® # CV22135179

Yesenia Perdomo RS Prime Properties Inc.

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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	$928K
Lowest Price	$0
Highest Price	$3.6M
Total Listings	150
Avg. Days On Market	41
Avg. Price/SQFT	$549

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.