New Listing
16072 Amber Valley Drive, Whittier
$599,777 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,294 Sf
MLS® # DW20017075
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.
View current listings for real estate in Whittier, or read more about the city of Whittier.
Whittier Homes for Sale
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130 Properties Found. Page 1 of 7.
New Listing
11628 Valley View Avenue A, Whittier
$419,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,268 Sf
MLS® # PW20014037
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Whittier
About 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
Total Listings
130
Average Price
$833,032
Highest Price
$6,588,000
Lowest Price
$250,000
Whittier Homes
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 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 the fourth highest API growth among high school districts in six Southern California counties.
Whittier Homes for Sale
130 Properties Found. Page 1 of 7.
New Listing
16072 Amber Valley Drive, Whittier
$599,777 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,294 Sf
MLS® # DW20017075
New Listing
11628 Valley View Avenue A, Whittier
$419,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,268 Sf
MLS® # PW20014037
Useful Whittier Links
Southern California University of Health Sciences
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Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of January 26th, 2020 at 8:02am CST. This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.
