13605 La Cuarta, Whittier, CA 90602

$1,120,000
4
BD
3
BA
3,128
SqFt

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Sold Price
$1,120,000
List Price
$1,095,000
Status
CLOSED
Days on Market
11
Closing Date
Apr 22, 2026
MLS#
PW26044421
Subtype
Residential
Style
Custom, Ranch
Year Built
1959
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Living Area
3,128
Lot Size
17,804
Acres
0.41
MLS Area Major
Whittier (670)

Property Description

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!

Additional Information

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Workshop
Property Description
Custom, Ranch
Flooring
Laminate, Vinyl
Appliances
Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Heating
Ductless
Air Conditioning
Yes
Exterior Construction
Adobe, Copper Plumbing
Stories
One Level
Levels
One
Roof
Composition
Pool Type
None
Parking Features
Concrete, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street
School District
Whittier Union High
Elementary School
Jackson
Middle School
East Whittier
High School
Whittier
View
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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Steve Sundin (steveandcelia@gmail.com) from Listing Office: 4 Star Realtors.

Selling Office: Keller Williams SELA.

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