Highly sought after and picturesque La Vela Ave, located less than ½ block from prestigious Friendly Hills. This large 3,833 sq ft home offers 5 beds, 4 baths on a 14,041 sq ft lot featuring a large pool with ample space for outdoor activities. Very convenient half circle driveway for easy entry and exit from both sides of driveway. Attached garage for easy access to the house. Large family and dining rooms, plus a huge “great” room with very large bar area. Included is a newer butler’s second kitchen, making throwing a large dinner party much easier. This property offers endless opportunities for an extended family, will require some improvements and being sold “As Is”. Located within highly sought after school district including award winning Ocean View Elementary, East Whittier Middle School and La Serna High School. Come visit this Friendly Hills adjacent property, you will love the neighborhood. Act Now — Rare Opportunities to purchase on La Vela don''t come up often!!
Property Details
Price:
$1,620,000
MLS #:
TR25119085
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
4
Address:
8459 La Vela Avenue
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
670whittier
City:
Whittier
Listed Date:
May 28, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
3,833
ZIP:
90605
Lot Size:
14,041 sqft / 0.32 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1960
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Schools
School District:
Whittier Union High
Elementary School:
Ocean View
Middle School:
East Whittier
High School:
La Serna
Interior
Accessibility Features
Parking
Appliances
Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Indoor Grill, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Flooring
Laminate, Wood
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Attic Fan, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Storage, Tile Counters
Window Features
Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Plantation Shutters, Shutters
Exterior
Community Features
Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Hiking, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
Electric
Standard
Fencing
Block
Foundation Details
Block, Concrete Perimeter
Garage Spaces
2.00
Lot Features
0-1 Unit/ Acre, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Level, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer, Utilities – Overhead
Parking Features
Circular Driveway, Driveway, Concrete, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage – Two Door, Garage Door Opener, R V Access/ Parking
Parking Spots
8.00
Pool Features
Private, Above Ground, Diving Board, Fiberglass, Filtered
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
Sewer
Public Sewer
Spa Features
None
Stories Total
1
View
None
Water Source
Public
Financial
Association Fee
0.00
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Map
Community
- Address8459 La Vela Avenue Whittier CA
- Area670 – Whittier
- CityWhittier
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code90605
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8459 La Vela Avenue
Whittier, CA
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