Whittier, CA 90605 8459 La Vela Avenue
$1,620,000
22 more
Presented By: Tracy Harcourt with Harcourt Realty; 562-714-0023
Beds • 5
Baths • 4
SQFT • 3,833
Garage • 2
Year Built • 1960
Home Details
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!
Presented By: Tracy Harcourt with Harcourt Realty; 562-714-0023
Interior Features for 8459 La Vela Avenue
Bedrooms
Main Level Bedrooms5
Total Bedrooms5
Bathrooms
Main Level Bathrooms4
Total Baths4
Other Interior Features
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Common WallsTwoCommonWallsOrMore
Fireplace FeaturesLivingRoom
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringLaminate, Wood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBeamedCeilings, BreakfastBar, BuiltInFeatures, CeilingFans, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, OpenFloorplan, Storage, TileCounters, Bar, AllBedroomsDown, BedroomOnMainLevel, MainLevelPrimary
Laundry FeaturesInside, LaundryRoom
LivingAreaSourceAssessor
Total Stories1
Window FeaturesBlinds, DoublePaneWindows, Drapes, PlantationShutters, Shutters
Other Rooms
Entry Level1
General for 8459 La Vela Avenue
AccessibilityParking
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDoubleOven, Dishwasher, ElectricOven, GasRange, GasWaterHeater, IndoorGrill, IceMaker, Refrigerator, VentedExhaustFan, WaterToRefrigerator, WaterHeater
Architectural StyleTraditional
Attached Garage Yes
Carport Y/NNo
CityWhittier
Community FeaturesBiking, Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Hiking, StormDrains, StreetLights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
Construction MaterialsBlock, Drywall
ContingencyPRIVATE REMARKS: Please send all offers with fully executed RPA, approval letter, DU Results, FICO scores and POF to Tracy@socal123.com. All information, regardless of source, including but not limited to
CoolingCentralAir, AtticFan
CountyLos Angeles
Current FinancingNone
DirectionsTake La Cuarta and turn onto one way street La Vela. La Vela is between Catalina and La Bajada
ElectricStandard
Electric On Property Y/NNo
Elementary SchoolOcean View
Entry LocationFront
Facing DirectionNorth
Full Baths4
Garage Spaces2.0
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HOA Fee$0.0
HeatingCentral
High SchoolLa Serna
High School DistrictWhittier Union High
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
LevelsOne
Listing TermsCashToNewLoan
Living Area UnitsSquareFeet
Lot Size Square Feet14041.0
Lot Size UnitsSquareFeet
MLS Area670 - Whittier
Middle/Junior High SchoolEast Whittier
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
New ConstructionNo
Number Of Units Total1
Occupancy TypeVacant
Open Parking Spaces6.0
Other StructuresSheds, Storage
Patio/Porch FeaturesConcrete
Pool FeaturesAboveGround, DivingBoard, Fiberglass, Filtered, Private
PossessionCloseOfEscrow
Property Attached Y/NYes
Property ConditionAdditionsAlterations, RepairsCosmetic
Property Sub Type AdditionalSingleFamilyResidence
Property SubtypeSingleFamilyResidence
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofComposition
Security FeaturesPrewired, CarbonMonoxideDetectors, SmokeDetectors, SecurityLights
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Spa FeaturesNone
Special Listing ConditionsStandard
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories1
Structure TypeHouse
Tax Lot7
UtilitiesCableAvailable, ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasConnected, SewerConnected, WaterConnected, OverheadUtilities
ViewNone
Year Built1960
Year Built SourcePublicRecords
ZoningWHR115000*
Exterior for 8459 La Vela Avenue
Crops Included Y/NNo
FencingBlock
Foundation DetailsBlock, ConcretePerimeter
Horse Y/NNo
InclusionsCommercial Grill and Griddle
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot FeaturesZeroToOneUnitAcre, SprinklersInRear, SprinklersInFront, Lawn, Level, NearPark, SprinklersTimer, SprinklerSystem, StreetLevel
Lot Size Acres0.3223
Lot Size Area14041.0
Lot Size SourceAssessor
Open Parking Y/NNo
Parking FeaturesCircularDriveway, Concrete, DoorMulti, DrivewayLevel, Driveway, Garage, GarageDoorOpener, RvAccessParking, GarageFacesSide
Private PoolYes
Road Frontage TypeCityStreet
Road Surface TypePaved
SpaNo
Total Parking8.0
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
High School
La Serna High School
Middle School
East Whittier Middle School
Elementary School
Ocean View Elementary School
Justin Hughey
Price
$1,620,000
MLS#TR25119085
List Date
05/30/2025
Property Type
Single Family
Phone
(562) 818-1655
