Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home nestled in one of Whittier's most peaceful residential pockets. Step inside to a bright and inviting living area featuring refinished hardwood floors, soft neutral tones, and abundant natural light streaming through classic grid-style windows. The spacious layout seamlessly connects to a dining area perfect for entertaining or casual meals. The kitchen blends timeless charm with modern touches, showcasing crisp white cabinetry, new quartz-style countertops, and updated fixtures -- all opening toward the backyard for easy indoor-outdoor living. Both bedrooms are generously sized, with the primary suite offering serene views of the greenery outside. A standout feature of this property is its large backyard, offering endless possibilities for gardening, entertaining, or even future expansion or an ADU (buyer to verify). The detached garage and wide open lawn make this home ideal for those seeking space and flexibility. Located in a quiet, established neighborhood, the property enjoys a central Whittier location close to shopping, dining, and local parks, while maintaining a calm, suburban atmosphere. Don't miss the opportunity to own this move-in ready home that perfectly blends comfort, character, and potential.
Sold for $950,000
Listed by: Vimvi California • Mark MacFarlane • Contact: 626-669-1088
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Envision
$950,000
8149 California Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
2beds
1,425sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
10,488 Square Feet Lot
$1,118,900 Zestimate®
$667/sqft
$3,631 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,118,900
$1.04M - $1.21M
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Large backyardClassic grid-style windowsAbundant natural lightEndless possibilities for gardeningSpacious layoutDetached garageUpdated fixtures
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Listed by:
Mark MacFarlane DRE #01795440 mark@vimvi.com,
Vimvi California,
Justin Fautsch DRE #02081966 626-669-1088,
Vimvi California
Bought with:
James Bangar, DRE #00867272
Coldwell Banker Envision
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-24620
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower, Tile Counters
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Counters
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,425 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway Level, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 10,488 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 8144023028
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Storm Drain(s), Suburban
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Whittier
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $667/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $89,911
- Annual tax amount: $1,714
- Date on market: 10/20/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $950,000+8.2%$667/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-24620 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Pending sale | $878,000$616/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-24620 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $878,000$616/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-24620 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,714 +12.5% | $89,911 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,523 +1.3% | $88,149 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,503 +0.3% | $86,421 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,499 +2.3% | $84,727 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,465 +1.6% | $83,067 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,443 | $82,216 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,443 +10.5% | $80,605 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,305 | $79,026 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,305 +1.1% | $77,478 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,291 +3.1% | $75,960 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,251 -1.1% | $74,820 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,265 | $73,356 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $71,594 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $70,191 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $69,668 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $69,834 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $68,466 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $67,125 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $65,810 |
| 2005 | -- | $65,810 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $63,257 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,098 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $60,881 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $58,519 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 90602
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Ocean View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10East Whittier Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10California High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ocean View
- Middle: East Whittier
- High: California
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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