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8459 La Vela Avenue

Whittier , CA 90605

MLS#: TR25119085

$1,475,000

Status: Active
Listing number: TR25119085
Listing provided by: Harcourt Realty
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a day ago
On site: 2 months ago
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Property

Beds

5

Full Baths

4

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1960

Sq.Footage

3,833

$75,000 Further Price Reduction for a total reduction of $145,000!!! Nestled on the picturesque La Vela Avenue—just half a block from the prestigious Friendly Hills neighborhood—this expansive 3,833 sq. ft. home is brimming with possibilities. Situated on a generous 14,041 sq. ft. lot, it offers five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a sparkling pool, perfect for outdoor fun and entertaining. A convenient half-circle driveway allows easy entry and exit, complemented by an attached garage for seamless access to the home. Inside, you’ll find spacious family and dining rooms, along with a grand “great” room, complete with an oversized bar area, ideal for gatherings. The newer butler’s kitchen makes hosting large dinner parties effortless. This property presents endless opportunities for an extended family and awaits your personal touch—offered "As Is", ready for improvements tailored to your vision. Located within a highly sought-after school district, it’s home to award-winning Ocean View Elementary, East Whittier Middle School, and La Serna High School. Come explore this Friendly Hills-adjacent gem—you’re sure to fall in love with the neighborhood!

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Storage, Tile Counters, Bar, Master Downstairs

  • Total Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Attic Fan

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    5

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Block

  • Parking

    Attached, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking, Garage Faces Side

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Private, Above Ground, Diving Board, Fiberglass, Filtered

  • View

    None

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Level

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.3223

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,475,000

  • Sq. Footage

    3, 833

  • Price/SqFt

    $384

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    Ocean View

  • Middle School

    East Whittier

  • High School

    La Serna

Property Features

  • Stories

    1

  • Foundation Details

    Block, Concrete Perimeter

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    7

  • Water Source

    Public

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Elementary School

Ocean View

Middle School

East Whittier

High School

La Serna

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$75,000 Further Price Reduction for a total reduction of $145,000!!! Nestled on the picturesque La Vela Avenue—just half a block from the prestigious Friendly Hills neighborhood—this expansive 3,833 sq. ft. home is brimming with possibilities. Situated on a generous 14,041 sq. ft. lot, it offers five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a sparkling pool, perfect for outdoor fun and entertaining. A convenient half-circle driveway allows easy entry and exit, complemented by an attached garage for seamless access to the home. Inside, you’ll find spacious family and dining rooms, along with a grand “great” room, complete with an oversized bar area, ideal for gatherings. The newer butler’s kitchen makes hosting large dinner parties effortless. This property presents endless opportunities for an extended family and awaits your personal touch—offered "As Is", ready for improvements tailored to your vision. Located within a highly sought-after school district, it’s home to award-winning Ocean View Elementary, East Whittier Middle School, and La Serna High School. Come explore this Friendly Hills-adjacent gem—you’re sure to fall in love with the neighborhood!

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