PENDING0.31 ACRES
Listed by Mark Velasco, West Shores Realty, Inc., (310) 541-8000
6554 Friends Ave
Whittier, CA 90601
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,974 sqft (on 0.31 acres)
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,974 sqft (on 0.31 acres)
4 Beds
4 Baths
2,974 sqft
(on 0.31 acres)
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Description
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.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$454
Listed
104 days ago
Home Details for 6554 Friends Ave
Interior Features |
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Kitchen |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2974 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator, Water SoftenerDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Inside,Washer HookupRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Living RoomSpa: Above GroundHas a FireplaceHas a Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in KitchenNo Electric on Property |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: FrontAccessibility: 2+ Access ExitsFloors: Wood |
View Has a ViewView: City Lights, Park/Greenbelt, Peek-A-Boo, Pond |
Security Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s) |
Exterior Features |
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Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: Deck, Patio, WoodExterior: Koi PondFoundation: Raised, BasementNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Garage Faces Rear,RV Gated |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Surface & Elevation Elevation Units: Feet |
Days on Market |
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Days on Market: 104 |
Property Information |
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Year Built Year Built: 1912 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Craftsman |
Building Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 8139001013 |
Price & Status |
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Price List Price: $1,350,000Price Per Sqft: $454 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Mar 29 2024 |
Active Status |
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MLS Status: Pending |
Location |
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Direction & Address City: Whittier |
School Information High School District: Whittier Union High |
Agent Information |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: DW23219842 |
Community |
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Community Features: Curbs, Hiking, Park, SidewalksNot Senior Community |
HOA |
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Association for this Listing: California Regional MLSNo HOAHOA Fee: No HOA Fee |
Lot Information |
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Lot Area: 0.31 acres |
Listing Info |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
Compensation |
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Buyer Agency Commission: 2Buyer Agency Commission Type: % |
Notes The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed |
Miscellaneous |
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Mls Number: DW23219842Water ViewWater View: PondAttribution Contact: 626-392-9499 |
Additional Information |
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CurbsHikingParkSidewalks |
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listing Provided by: Mark Velasco DRE #01789768, (626) 392-9499
West Shores Realty, Inc.
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#DW23219842
Foreclosure Information
Foreclosure Information
5/1/1967 Foreclosure auction $342,613 The property was scheduled to be sold at a Foreclosure Auction |
Invalid Date Home in default $15,766 Public records indicate that the owner of this property is in pre-foreclosure. The loan in default was issued on 12/27/2022 in the amount of $300,000. |
7/27/2017 Previous Sale $655,000 The home last sold for $655,000 |
Legal Details
Foreclosure Type Non-Judicial |
Recorded Notice of Default on 05/01/1967 Notice of Default on 05/01/1967 |
Parcel Number 8139001013 |
Price History for 6554 Friends Ave
Date | Price | Event | Source |
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03/30/2024 | $1,350,000 | Pending | CRMLS #DW23219842 |
03/12/2024 | $1,350,000 | PriceChange | CRMLS #DW23219842 |
02/21/2024 | $1,380,000 | Pending | CRMLS #DW23219842 |
12/16/2023 | $1,380,000 | PriceChange | CRMLS #DW23219842 |
12/02/2023 | $1,100,000 | Listed For Sale | CRMLS #DW23219842 |
11/23/2023 | $1,498,800 | ListingRemoved | CRMLS #PW23163798 |
10/01/2023 | $1,498,800 | PriceChange | CRMLS #PW23163798 |
09/29/2023 | $1,518,000 | PriceChange | CRMLS #PW23163798 |
09/02/2023 | $1,600,000 | Listed For Sale | CRMLS #PW23163798 |
07/27/2017 | $655,000 | Sold | N/A |
10/31/1997 | $308,000 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Taxes and Assessment
Year | 2023 |
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Tax | $5,970 |
Assessment | $436,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 6554 Friends Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.05 | Single-Family Home | $799,000 | 09/15/23 | 4 | 2 | 1,792 | |
0.40 | Single-Family Home | $1,539,000 | 05/31/23 | 4 | 3 | 2,926 | |
0.47 | Single-Family Home | $875,000 | 11/21/23 | 6 | 4 | 3,345 | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $1,550,000 | 12/08/23 | 4 | 4 | 2,613 | |
0.43 | Single-Family Home | $865,000 | 02/23/24 | 4 | 3 | 2,042 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $849,000 | 09/14/23 | 3 | 2 | 1,672 | |
0.48 | Single-Family Home | $965,000 | 05/04/23 | 3 | 3 | 1,952 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $927,000 | 11/09/23 | 5 | 2 | 2,212 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $1,280,000 | 06/02/23 | 4 | 3 | 1,943 |
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6554 Friends Ave, Whittier, CA 90601 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,974 sqft single-family home built in 1912. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Dec 16, 2023. The MLS # for this home is MLS# DW23219842.