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6554 Friends Ave, Whittier, CA, 90601

$1,350,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

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4 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths, 1 Partial
2,974 SqFt
$454/SqFt
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6554 Friends Ave, Whittier$1,350,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDriveway, Garage Faces Rear, RV Gated
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1912
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceLiving Room
ViewCity Lights, Park, Pond
MLS #DW23219842
Lot Size0.31 Acres
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)

About 6554 Friends Ave

SAT & SUN OPEN HOUSE CANCELED. BACK ON THE MARKET (No fault of the Seller). Become proud new owners of the second well known Landmark Mills Act Historical Home in Whittier. The low tax benefit carries over to the new owner. ($5,990 a year and will not increase at the new purchase price) This home represents the true architecture representation of highly sought after Craftsman. They are considered the most expensive to build since craftsmanship requires fine details of surrounding porches, built in benches and mud room. This home is made out pure redwood and cedar. This is a unique designed 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms consist of 2,974 square feet of living space. An R4 zoned lot (13,637 square feet) that can build 2 bedroom ADU –owner has plans and you will still have room for a pool (currently a Koi pond but permitted as pool). Completely remodeled from inside and out in 2018, owner spent over $560,000 in upgrades and all essential work has been done from new roof, electrical, dual AC, copper plumbing, cedar side shingles, fence, paved landscaping, sprinkler systems and earthquake retrofitting. Not to mention all the upgrades of expanding the completely redone kitchen as an open concept with high end Thermador appliances and plumbed Miele coffee machine, water softener and water filtration system. The upstairs was configured into two master bedrooms with own private bathrooms. An additional permitted third bedroom currently used a master closet. The fourth bedroom is located downstairs. Has a separate enclosed room can be used as an office or cigar room. Detached garage has new electrical, networking and can be used as a home office. High end marble, custom tile upgrades throughout the house and all original built-in cabinet, interior and exterior doors was professionally stripped and stained. Spacious and open floor plan with dining room for all your big family gatherings and huge living room. High ceilings and beautiful original crown moldings. The seller was able to get solar panels approved and installed. This solar purchase and not leased has $32,000 tax credit that has not been used. New buyer can do a solar assumption with the low fixed interest rate (ask for details). Walking distance to Uptown for dining, shopping and movies.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,974 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: West Shores Realty, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (626) 392-9499
  • Listing Agent: Mark Velasco

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Softener, Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior: Balcony, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level, Dressing Area, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Living Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • View: City Lights, Park, Pond
  • Exterior: Koi Pond

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Driveway, Garage Faces Rear, RV Gated

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Level
  • Lot Size: 0.31 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Whittier High School, Public Magnet Grades 9-12

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Hadley East RT on Friends Ave

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,350,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $454/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $5,288
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Whittier, CA.

Med. Sold Price

$775.2K

Med. Price/SqFt

$534

Avg. Days On Market

25

# of Sold Homes

56

6554 Friends Ave vs Whittier

148 DAYS ON ROCKET

+123 Days

$1,350,000

+$574.7K More

$454/SqFt

-$80 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $574.7K more than the Median Sold Price and $80/SqFt less than other homes in Whittier, CA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • MLS Number: #DW23219842

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: West Shores Realty, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (626) 392-9499
  • Listing Agent: Mark Velasco

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Oct 31, 1997Home Sold
$308,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$5,288$382,000
2020$4,690$344,000
2019$4,566$328,000
2018$3,821$328,000
2017$3,821$272,000

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

High School

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6
/10
  • Whittier High School

  • 12417 Philadelphia St

  • 0.61 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $61,957. Typical income of Whittier, CA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 6554 Friends Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 6554 Friends Ave property is $1,350,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 6554 Friends Ave is a house located in Whittier, California, 90601.

Is this property for sale now?

Sale Pending: 6554 Friends Ave is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 6554 Friends Ave are:
Whittier High School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $5,288 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on October 31, 1997 for $308,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 6554 Friends Ave has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 6554 Friends Ave is 2,974 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 6554 Friends Ave is 1912.

Rocket HomesCaliforniaLos Angeles CountyWhittier906016554 Friends Ave

This home is located at 6554 Friends Ave in Whittier, CA and zip code 90601 in the The San Gabriel Valley neighborhood. This 2,974 square foot home, which was built in 1912, sits on a 0.31 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 02, 2023 and is currently priced at $1,350,000.

In March 2024, from all listings sold in Whittier, CA there were more than 32 sold above asking price, over 16 sold below and more than 8 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Whittier, CA between February 2024 and March 2024 decreased by 4.4%. Listings spent 25 days on the market in March 2024, and had a median list price of $775,237 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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