6554 Friends Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601
Sold
6554 Friends Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601
Sold
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.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
MLS # | DW23219842 | Lot Size | 13,641 Sq. Ft. |
HOA Fees | $0/Monthly | Property Type | Single Family Residence |
Price | $ 1,350,000
Price Per SqFt: $ 454 |
DOM | 595 Days |
Address | 6554 Friends Avenue | Type | Residential |
City | Whittier | Sq.Ft. | 2,974 Sq. Ft. |
Postal Code | 90601 | Garage | 2 |
County | Los Angeles | Year Built | 1912 |
Bed / Bath | 4 / 2.5 | Parking | 2 |
Built In | 1912 | Status | Closed |
Sold Date | 2024-06-28 |
INTERIOR FEATURES
Has Laundry | Yes |
Laundry Information | Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup |
Has Fireplace | Yes |
Fireplace Information | Living Room |
Has Appliances | Yes |
Kitchen 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 |
Kitchen Information | Butler's Pantry, Kitchen Island |
Kitchen Area | Dining Room |
Has Heating | Yes |
Heating Information | Central |
Room Information | Attic, Basement, Converted Bedroom, Dressing Area, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet, Wine Cellar |
Has Cooling | Yes |
Cooling Information | Central Air |
Flooring Information | Wood |
InteriorFeatures Information | Balcony, Copper Plumbing Full, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry |
EntryLocation | Front |
Entry Level | 1 |
Has Spa | Yes |
SpaDescription | Above Ground |
SecuritySafety | Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s) |
Bathroom Information | Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Jetted Tub, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Vanity area, Walk-in shower |
Main Level Bedrooms | 1 |
Main Level Bathrooms | 1 |
EXTERIOR FEATURES
ExteriorFeatures | Koi Pond |
FoundationDetails | Raised |
Has Pool | No |
Pool | None |
Has Patio | Yes |
Patio | Deck, Patio Open, Wood |
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MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
- Principal & Interest:
- Property Tax: $1,440
- Home Insurance:$119
- HOA Fees:$0
- Mortgage Insurance:
PRICE HISTORY
Date | Event | Price |
06/28/2024 | Sold | $1,278,888 |
02/21/2024 | Pending | $1,380,000 |
12/15/2023 | Price Change (Relisted) | $1,380,000 (-0.72%) |
12/01/2023 | Listed | $1,100,000 |

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