13959 Mar Vista Street, Whittier, CA 90602

$1,255,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
2,412  sqft
Built in 1939

This exceptional single-story home in Mar Vista Heights offers breathtaking views of Catalina Island and a wealth of possibilities with a 1,050 SF warehouse and a 3 ½ car garage that could easily be converted into an ADU. Situated on a spacious 1/3-acre (14,704 SF) lot, this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence spans 2,412 SF of beautifully crafted living space. The home is filled with charm, featuring restored hardware, natural oak floors, three fireplaces, a new roof, crown molding, recessed lighting, and upgraded electrical throughout. A dedicated office with a city view makes working from home a breeze. The basement includes the hot water heater, new HVAC system, and ample storage space. The expansive family room opens to the backyard through panoramic doors, leading to a large patio and a 400 SF elevated deck with TREX flooring, complete with gas and water hookups—perfect for entertaining or BBQs. The property also boasts a 3 ½ car garage, ideal for an ADU conversion, plus a 1,050 SF metal warehouse with epoxy floors, electrical and gas hookups, and 9-foot accordion doors—perfect for a special car, a studio, gym, or even a business space for retail, wholesale, or import/export. Located in a welcoming neighborhood with top-rated schools, this home is just minutes from hiking

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry:
Laundry Room, Other, Inside
Flooring:
Wood
A/C:
true, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Other
Heating:
true, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Central, Fireplace(s)
Fireplace:
Family Room, Living Room, Other, Fireplace

Exterior

General:
Lighting, Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front
Pool:
None
Parking:
Detached, Other

Construction

Windows:
Double Pane Windows, Screens
General:
Stucco, 1

Location

HOA Amenities:
0.0
School District:
Out of Area
County:
Los Angeles

Lot

Zoning:
WHR1, 8144017011
View:
City Lights, Hills, Panoramic

Utilities

Utilities:
Sewer Connected, Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

This listing courtesy of:
Real Broker, Jason Kim

About Whittier, CA

Housing

Number of Units
57,668
Median Home Value
$564,101
Median Rent
$1,401

37.25% of housing units are renter occupied.

2.91% are vacant.

Commute

Car
78.96%
Public Transportation
1.14%
Walk to Work
0.88%
Work from Home
18.19%
Other
0.48%

The median travel time to work is 30 minutes.

People

Population
188,521
Median Age
36.60
Median Household Size
3.35

Education

High School
29.92%
Associate’s Degree
8.72%
Bachelor’s Degree
14.86%
Graduate Degree
8.05%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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