13513 Penn Street, Whittier, California 90602, Whittier, 90602 - 4 bed, 3 bath

13513 Penn Street, Whittier, California 90602 home-pic-0
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT$880,000
13513 Penn Street, Whittier, California 90602
4Beds
3Baths
1,612Sqft
6,395Lot
Year Built
1910
Close
-
List price
$880K
Original List price
$890K
Price/Sqft
$546
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
PW25197704
Home ConditionGood
Features
Good View: Peek-A-Boo
Deck
ViewPeek-A-Boo

About this home

We found 3 Cons,5 Pros. Rank: price - $880.0K(48th), sqft - 1612(52th), beds - 4(82th), baths - 3(79th).

Welcome to this charming 4 bedroom & 3 bathroom home with a 3 car detached garage, located close to Uptown Whittier & Whittier College with lots of character. As one passes through the ground level front archway & climb up the stairway to your heavenly home, one will arrive at a fork in the stairway to the front porch with multiple arches. You can go left or right to enter the front porch. On the right, there is a nice patio area with a table & chairs to enjoy your mornings and evenings. Front double door has been beautifully designed & exquisitely stained to please the eye. Once inside, one will notice the open & spacious floor plan with vaulted ceiling, laminated wood floorings, crown molding & ceiling fans, smooth ceilings, & newly painted throughout the home to give that extra personal touch. To the left is a dry bar & the formal dining area with entryway to the kitchen. To the right is a spiral stairway to upstairs & living room area with a modern fireplace, mantel & accented tiled wall to give that extra elegance, & a door to your first level, good sized, master bedroom & bathroom. There is also a half bathroom downstairs. The kitchen boasts vaulted ceilings, sunroof, & granite countertops, backsplash all the way up to the cabinets with soft close drawers & doors. Laundry room is strategically placed on the right side as one enters the kitchen behind cabinet doors so as not to be seen unless it is in use. There are 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom upstairs, all with vaulted ceilings to give a spacious feel. Two of the bedrooms has balconies with a peek a boo view of the city and hills to enjoy those breezy nights. . Portion of the back yard is nicely concreted & pavered so can park multiple cars. The 2 car garage at back of home is spacious and above the garage is a Rooftop Terrace with built in BBQ, great for entertaining families, friends & guests. To enter the RoofTop Terrace, one enters the last archway to more back yard space, large enough to add a pool if desired. To the left side of the home at ground level, there is also a 1 car garage and above it is a elevated yard. Perfect to put in artificial grass to give it the garden look. Right side also have 3 elevated yards, the top one being the patio area in front of the porch, the middle one is currently a garden, & the first one could be used for a garden as well or use it for whatever imagination that comes to one's mind during Halloween or Christmas times.

Price History

Date
Event
Price
10/08/25
Price Change
$880,000-1.1%
09/05/25
Listing
$890,000
12/18/14
Sold
$430,000
06/25/01
Sold
$215,900
Condition Rating
Good

This property, built in 1910, has undergone extensive and modern renovations, particularly evident in the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen features contemporary white shaker-style cabinets with soft-close drawers, granite countertops, a mosaic tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances, all appearing to be in excellent, recently updated condition. The bathrooms also showcase modern vanities, vessel sinks, and updated tile work, suggesting a recent overhaul. Throughout the home, there are laminated wood floors, fresh paint, crown molding, and updated light fixtures, making the interior move-in ready with no immediate cosmetic renovations required. However, despite these significant updates, the property's age (1910) suggests potential for older underlying infrastructure, and the absence of central air conditioning (only ceiling fans and what appears to be a wall heater are visible) prevents it from achieving an 'Excellent' score, as it doesn't meet all current quality standards for major systems.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Prime Location & Character: The home boasts significant charm and character, enhanced by its desirable location close to Uptown Whittier and Whittier College, offering convenience and appeal.
Extensive Outdoor Entertainment: Multiple dedicated outdoor spaces, including a front patio, a rooftop terrace with a built-in BBQ, and various elevated yard areas, provide diverse options for entertaining and relaxation.
Updated Interior Finishes: The interior features modern updates such as vaulted ceilings, laminated wood flooring, crown molding, smooth ceilings, fresh paint, a modern fireplace, and a kitchen with granite countertops and soft-close cabinetry.
Flexible Parking & Garage Space: The property offers ample parking with a 3-car detached garage (split into 2-car and 1-car sections) and additional concreted/pavered backyard space for multiple vehicles.
Desirable Layout & Views: Includes a convenient first-level master bedroom and upstairs bedrooms that feature balconies and 'peek a boo' views of the city and hills, adding to the home's unique appeal.

Cons

Age-Related Infrastructure Concerns: Built in 1910, the property's age suggests potential for underlying infrastructure (e.g., plumbing, electrical, foundation) that may require future investment, despite cosmetic updates.
Lack of Central Air Conditioning: The description mentions ceiling fans but does not indicate the presence of a central cooling system, which could be a significant comfort drawback during warmer months in Whittier.
Complex Exterior Maintenance: The multi-level and varied outdoor spaces, including elevated yards and a rooftop terrace, while appealing, may require more intensive and specialized maintenance compared to a simpler yard.

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