6554 Friends Ave
















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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.
- Listed by Mark Velasco • DRE #01789768 • Brokerage DRE #01948605 • West Shores Realty, Inc. • 626-392-9499
Property Details for 6554 Friends Avenue
Property Details for 6554 Friends Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DW23219842 |
| Days on Market | 97 |
| Taxes | - |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 AC / 13,641 SF |
| County | Los Angeles County |
Location
Sold By Klovus Realty, Tiffany My Wong, DRE #01907450
Building Information for 6554 Friends Avenue
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Property Information for 6554 Friends Avenue
- Financing: Conventional
- Tax Block: 1
- Tax Tract Number: 6845
- Tax Census Tract: 5015.04
- Tax Lot: 14
- Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
- Disability Access: 2+ Access Exits
- Assessments YN: Yes
- Assessments: Unknown
- Community Features: Curbs, Hiking, Park, Sidewalks
- 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: Gas, Washer Hookup
- 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
- 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 And Porch Features: Deck, Patio Open, Wood
- Pool Features: None
- Pool Description: None
- Pool: N/K
- Pool Heat: N/K
- Spa Features: Above Ground
- Spa Heat: Above Ground
- 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, Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Water Source: Public
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Yes
- Parking Garage: Driveway, RV Gated
- Parking Garage Spaces: 2
- Carport Spaces: 0
- Attached Garage: No
- RV Parking Dimensions: 24 foot
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Rear, RV Gated
- Architectural Style: Craftsman, Craftsman/Bungalow
- Residential Styles: Detached
- Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls
Property History for 6554 Friends Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2024 | Sold SDMLS #DW23219842 | $1,278,888 | — |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Sold CRMLS #DW23219842 | $1,278,888 | — |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Sold CLAW #DW23219842MR | — | |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1535318135 | $1,279,000 | +10.1% / yr |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Price Change CLAW #DW23219842MR | $1,350,000 | — |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Pending CRMLS #DW23219842 | — | |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Pending SDMLS #DW23219842 | — | |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Pending CLAW #DW23219842MR | — | |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #DW23219842 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Listed (Active) CLAW #DW23219842MR | $1,100,000 | — |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Price Change CLAW #DW23219842MR | $1,380,000 | — |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Pending CRMLS #DW23219842 | — | |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Pending CLAW #DW23219842MR | — | |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #DW23219842 | $1,380,000 | — |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Hold CRMLS #DW23219842 | — | |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Hold CLAW #DW23219842MR | — | |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #DW23219842 | $1,100,000 | — |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Listed (Active) CLAW #DW23219842MR | $1,100,000 | — |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #DW23219842 | $1,100,000 | — |
| Nov 23, 2023 | Withdrawn / Cancelled SDMLS #PW23163798 | — | |
| Nov 23, 2023 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CLAW #PW23163798MR | — | |
| Nov 23, 2023 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CRMLS #PW23163798 | $1,498,800 | — |
| Oct 1, 2023 | Price Change CLAW #PW23163798MR | $1,498,800 | — |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Price Change CLAW #PW23163798MR | $1,518,000 | — |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Price Change CRMLS #PW23163798 | $1,518,000 | — |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Price Change CLAW #PW23163798MR | $1,549,000 | — |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Price Change CRMLS #PW23163798 | $1,549,000 | — |
| Sep 2, 2023 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #PW23163798 | $1,600,000 | — |
| Sep 2, 2023 | Listed (Active) CLAW #PW23163798MR | $1,600,000 | — |
| Sep 2, 2023 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #PW23163798 | $1,600,000 | — |
| Sep 2, 2023 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #PW23163798 | — | |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #601481789 | $655,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/28/2024 | Sold SDMLS #DW23219842 | $1,278,888 |
| 06/28/2024 | Sold CRMLS #DW23219842 | $1,278,888 |
| 06/28/2024 | Sold CLAW #DW23219842MR | — |
| 06/25/2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1535318135 | $1,279,000 +10.1% / yr |
| 03/29/2024 | Price Change CLAW #DW23219842MR | $1,350,000 |
| 03/29/2024 | Pending CRMLS #DW23219842 | — |
| 03/29/2024 | Pending SDMLS #DW23219842 | — |
| 03/29/2024 | Pending CLAW #DW23219842MR | — |
| 03/11/2024 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #DW23219842 | $1,350,000 |
| 03/11/2024 | Listed (Active) CLAW #DW23219842MR | $1,100,000 |
| 02/21/2024 | Price Change CLAW #DW23219842MR | $1,380,000 |
| 02/21/2024 | Pending CRMLS #DW23219842 | — |
| 02/20/2024 | Pending CLAW #DW23219842MR | — |
| 12/15/2023 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #DW23219842 | $1,380,000 |
| 12/13/2023 | Hold CRMLS #DW23219842 | — |
| 12/01/2023 | Hold CLAW #DW23219842MR | — |
| 12/01/2023 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #DW23219842 | $1,100,000 |
| 12/01/2023 | Listed (Active) CLAW #DW23219842MR | $1,100,000 |
| 12/01/2023 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #DW23219842 | $1,100,000 |
| 11/23/2023 | Withdrawn / Cancelled SDMLS #PW23163798 | — |
| 11/23/2023 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CLAW #PW23163798MR | — |
| 11/23/2023 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CRMLS #PW23163798 | $1,498,800 |
| 10/01/2023 | Price Change CLAW #PW23163798MR | $1,498,800 |
| 09/29/2023 | Price Change CLAW #PW23163798MR | $1,518,000 |
| 09/29/2023 | Price Change CRMLS #PW23163798 | $1,518,000 |
| 09/29/2023 | Price Change CLAW #PW23163798MR | $1,549,000 |
| 09/29/2023 | Price Change CRMLS #PW23163798 | $1,549,000 |
| 09/02/2023 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #PW23163798 | $1,600,000 |
| 09/02/2023 | Listed (Active) CLAW #PW23163798MR | $1,600,000 |
| 09/02/2023 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #PW23163798 | $1,600,000 |
| 09/02/2023 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #PW23163798 | — |
| 06/30/2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #601481789 | $655,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 6554 Friends Avenue
Schools near 6554 Friends Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 |
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 | ||
Whittier Independent Study PublicK to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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