$850,000
SOLD NOV 26, 2025
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,594 Sq Ft
6,132 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$533 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • City Lights View
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Meadow Green Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome to 12308 Fireside Drive in Whittier, a charming single-story home with great bones, an excellent layout, and endless potential. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across nearly 1,600 sq. ft., this well-maintained property offers a spacious living area with a cozy fireplace, a functional kitchen layout, and generous natural light throughout. What a great opportunity to make some updates to truly make it your own. The backyard is an entertainer’s delight with a sparkling pool, perfect for relaxing or hosting family and friends. Located in a highly desirable and quiet Whittier neighborhood close to great schools, parks, shopping, and dining, this home combines comfort, location, and opportunity—an ideal choice for buyers seeking value and a chance to add their personal touch.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Geoffrey Luna Jr.

ROA California Inc Brokerage Phone: 800-431-7942 License #02039592 Listed on: 10/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jay Schoenfeldt

Brick and Mortar, Inc. License #01700680

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 6,132 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Pre-Cast Concrete Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,594 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laminate Flooring
  • City Lights Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Formica Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Meadow Green Elementary School
  • Rancho Starbuck Middle School
  • La Habra High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 60
  • Tax Tract Number 24963
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8036020031
  • $642 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 8036020031
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1594.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 533.25
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Spa Features: In Ground
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Formica Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: City Lights
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Glass, Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • Elementary School: Meadow Green
  • High School: La Habra
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Starbuck
  • Elementary School #2: MEAGRE
  • High School2: LAHAB

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6132.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1408

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6132.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 60
  • Tax Tract Number: 24963
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 642.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2025
Closed on
Nov 19, 2025
Sold by
Tak And Patty Katayama Family Trust and Harper Lee
Bought by
Merca Asuncion Juan Carlos and Merca Chrystel Bocanegra
Seller's Agent
Geoffrey Luna Jr.
ROA California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Jay Schoenfeldt
Brick and Mortar, Inc.
List Price
$799,888
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,112
6.26%
Views
141

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-36.72%
Original Mortgage
$822,000
Outstanding Balance
$822,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$2,553

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2007
Sold by
Katayama Tak T
Bought by
Katayama Tak T and Katayama Patty L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,185
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1995
Sold by
Katayama Tak
Bought by
Katayama Lak T and Katayama Patty L
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $850,000 Monarch Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lenders Choice Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $822,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $544,185 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/26/2025 11/26/25 Sold $850,000 +6.3% $533 / Sq Ft
10/22/2025 10/22/25 For Sale $799,888 -5.9% $502 / Sq Ft
10/22/2025 10/22/25 Off Market $850,000 -- --
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Off Market $850,000 -- --
10/08/2025 10/08/25 For Sale $799,888 -- $502 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,787 $108,300 $37,725 $70,575
2024 $1,787 $106,178 $36,986 $69,192
2023 $1,755 $104,097 $36,261 $67,836
2022 $1,735 $102,056 $35,550 $66,506
2021 $1,695 $100,055 $34,853 $65,202
2019 $1,657 $617,100 $408,000 $209,100
2018 $6,909 $605,000 $400,000 $205,000
2016 $1,347 $91,491 $31,870 $59,621
2015 $1,303 $90,118 $31,392 $58,726
2014 $1,292 $88,354 $30,778 $57,576
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25234940

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 8036-020-031