Welcome to this beautifully maintained Craftsman cottage nestled in a centrally located Whittier neighborhood. Brimming with character, this delightful home offers the perfect blend of classic charm and contemporary convenience. Step inside to find a remodeled kitchen with stylish finishes and updated appliances. Enjoy year-round comfort with newer insulation, ceiling fans, and a whole house fan, while the durable Textcote exterior paint adds energy efficiency and long-lasting curb appeal. Elegant crown molding and recessed lights add a touch of sophistication throughout the home. The detached 2-car garage offers excellent potential for an ADU conversion. The expansive driveway can easily accommodate 5–6 additional vehicles, a rare find in such a central location. The backyard features a generous lawn with automatic sprinklers, a separate garden area with a couple of mature fruit trees, and a storage shed—perfect for tools or seasonal décor. Don't miss the opportunity to own this charming, move-in ready home in a desirable neighborhood close to shopping, parks and schools.
Sold for $700,000
Listed by: Triple Crown Real Estate • Sharon Kaak • Contact: 714-528-2999
Bought with: Smart Realty
$700,000
6240 Gretna Ave, Whittier, CA 90601
2beds
884sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
5,447 Square Feet Lot
$700,800 Zestimate®
$792/sqft
$2,671 Estimated rent
Home value
$700,800
$638,000 - $771,000
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Mature fruit treesStylish finishesExpansive drivewayNewer insulationCrown moldingWhole house fanRecessed lights
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Listed by:
Sharon Kaak DRE #01337639 714-606-7136,
Triple Crown Real Estate
Bought with:
Erik Bryant, DRE #01230250
Smart Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW25244855
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Whole House Fan, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Garage, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 884 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 5,447 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Level, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 8140005004
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Hiking, Park, Suburban
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Whittier
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $792/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $426,646
- Annual tax amount: $5,718
- Date on market: 10/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Sold | $700,000+7.7%$792/sqft |
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| 10/29/2025 | Pending sale | $650,000$735/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000+83.1%$735/sqft |
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| 6/26/2015 | Sold | $355,000$402/sqft |
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| 6/5/2015 | Pending sale | $355,000$402/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Rlty Whittier #PW15064026 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2015 | Price change | $355,000+1.4%$402/sqft |
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| 5/1/2015 | Pending sale | $349,999$396/sqft |
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| 3/28/2015 | Listed for sale | $349,999+42.9%$396/sqft |
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| 12/7/2011 | Listing removed | $245,000$277/sqft |
Source: Century 21-Realty Masters #6240gretnaavenue Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2011 | Listed for sale | $245,000$277/sqft |
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| 11/2/2011 | Sold | $245,000$277/sqft |
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| 6/4/2011 | Listed for sale | $245,000+96%$277/sqft |
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| 7/1/1998 | Sold | $125,000$141/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,718 +7.2% | $426,646 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,334 +2% | $418,281 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,228 +1.8% | $410,080 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,133 +2.3% | $402,040 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,020 +1.3% | $394,158 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,954 | $390,117 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,954 -34.9% | $382,469 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,605 | $374,971 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,605 +65.3% | $367,620 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,601 +1.5% | $360,413 +40.8% |
| 2015 | $4,532 +36.8% | $256,048 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,313 | $251,033 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $245,000 +60.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $152,949 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $151,807 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $152,169 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $149,186 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $146,261 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $143,394 |
| 2005 | -- | $143,394 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $137,827 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $135,302 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $132,650 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $127,500 |
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Neighborhood: 90601
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Longfellow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Walter F. Dexter Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Whittier High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Longfellow
- Middle: Dexter
- High: Whittier
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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