First time on the market! Welcome to one of the most interesting and unusual properties in Whittier! The ‘Jenkins Adobe’ was built in the late 1950s by an aerospace engineer and his family over almost 10 years, and has stood the test of time! It is a large property with two homes. They first built the smaller, one bedroom cottage in the back (850 square feet) to live in while they built the larger 3 bedroom, 2 bath home (2303 square feet) in the front. The adobe homes sit on a huge lot of 17,804 square feet with lots of trees and possibilities! The walls are 16 inches thick! It has many exterior upgrades, including: new heating and air; A new roof; new copper plumbing; a new laundry room; and a new patio for the back unit. Much of the electrical has also been upgraded. The interiors are virtually ORIGINAL, wating for your creative touches! The property includes two addresses (13607); and two separate electrical meters. It is a perfect multi-family estate or a great setup to have a rental to help with the mortgage! You need to stop by and check out this amazing historically significant property!
Property Details
Price:
$1,095,000
MLS #:
PW26045605
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
0
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Duplex
Neighborhood:
670whittier
Listed Date:
Mar 2, 2026
Total Sq Ft:
3,128
Lot Size:
17,804 sqft / 0.41 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1959
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
RF, ER
Cooling
DUC
Heating
DUC
Laundry Features
AR, ICL
Exterior
Community Features
SUB, PARK
Roof
CMP
Financial
Map
Community
- Address13605 La Cuarta Whittier CA
- CityWhittier
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code90602
Subdivisions in Whittier
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Whittier as of Mar 04, 2026
208
Single Family Listed
68
Avg DOM
458
Avg $ / SqFt
$868,136
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 13605 La Cuarta Whittier CA is a Single Family for sale in Whittier, CA, 90602. It is listed for $1,095,000 and features 0 beds, 0 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1959. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Whittier is $458. The average listing price for Single Family in Whittier is $868,136.
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