6554 Friends Avenue

Whittier, CA 90601

$1,350,000
Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,974 Sq. Ft.
$454 / Sq. Ft.
2,974
Sq. Ft.
$454
per Sq. Ft.

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
...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.
  1. Listed by Mark Velasco • DRE #01789768 • Brokerage DRE #01948605 • West Shores Realty, Inc. • 626-392-9499

Property Details for 6554 Friends Avenue

Architectural Style
Craftsman
View
City Lights, Park/Greenbelt, Peek-A-Boo, Pond
Parking Spaces Total
2
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Forced Air
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/22/2024 12:32 AM

Property Details for 6554 Friends Avenue

StatusPending
MLS #DW23219842
Days on Market97
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,641 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

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Building Information for 6554 Friends Avenue

Stories2Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,641 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,866 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,368

Property Taxes

$498

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 6554 Friends Avenue

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Block: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 6845
  • Tax Census Tract: 5015.04
  • Tax Lot: 14
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Disability Access: 2+ Access Exits
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Unknown
  • Community Features: Curbs, Hiking, Park, Sidewalks
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator, Water Softener
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Softener, 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Line to Refr, Gas Range
  • Interior Features: Balcony, Copper Plumbing Full, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Room Type: Attic, Basement, Converted Bedroom, Dressing Area, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet, Wine Cellar
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Jetted Tub, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Vanity area, Walk-in shower
  • Bedroom Features: Converted Bedroom, Dressing Area, Main Floor Bedroom, WalkInCloset
  • Room Kitchen Features: Butler's Pantry, Kitchen Island
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Inside
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Floor Coverings: Wood
  • Flooring: Wood
Exterior Features
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Exterior Features: Koi Pond
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Structure Type: House
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • View Description: City Lights, Peek-A-Boo, Pond
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio: Deck, Patio Open, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio Open, Wood
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Spa Features: Above Ground
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Level, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Driveway, RV Gated
  • Parking Non-Garage: Driveway
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • RV Parking Dimensions: 24 foot
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Rear, RV Gated
Property / Structure Info
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Craftsman/Bungalow
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 6554 Friends Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 6554 Friends Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$312,000Additions$124,000Total$436,000
Tax Record2023$5,970 ($498 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt2,974 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,974 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,637 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912ZoningWHR4UD*CountyLOS ANGELESAPN8139-001-013

Schools near 6554 Friends Avenue

This home is within Whittier City Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Walter F. Dexter Middle School
Public6 to 8

Whittier High School
Public9 to 12

Sierra Vista High (Alternative) School
Public9 to 12

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