$725,000
SOLD JUN 24, 2025

13129 Helmer Dr Whittier, CA 90602

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,424 Sq Ft
6,066 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$509 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 13129 Helmer Drive, a hidden gem nestled in a quiet, well-established neighborhood in the heart of Whittier. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers over 1,400 square feet of living space on a spacious lot, just waiting for your personal touch. With a classic mid-century layout, original hardwood floors, and an inviting floor plan, this home has solid bones and endless potential.
While the property does need some TLC, it's the perfect opportunity for buyers looking to create their dream home or investors ready for their next project. The backyard offers ample space for entertaining, gardening, or future expansion. Located near schools, shopping, and freeway access, this home combines convenience with charm.
Don’t miss the chance to bring this diamond in the rough back to life and make it shine!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hernan Palacios

Pinpoint Realtors Brokerage Phone: 562-882-2413 License #01786811 Listed on: 05/07/2025

Co-Listed By

ROBERT SOLORIO

Pinpoint Realtors Brokerage Phone: 562-882-2413 License #01811613

Last Buyer's Agent

Marlene Rodriguez

M. R. & Associates License #00898732

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,106

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,066 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned WHR16000*

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway Level

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,424 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room Off Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Evergreen Elementary School

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Natural Gas Connected

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 23
  • Tax Tract Number 13969
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8165033023
  • $823 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,106

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: 9512071711
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: WHR16000*
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 8165033023
  • Year Built: 1950
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1424.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Family Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 509.13
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down
  • Window Features: Blinds, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: City Lights, Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Driveway Level
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Whittier Union High
  • Elementary School: Evergreen
  • Elementary School: Evergreen
  • Elementary School #2: EVERGR

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lot 6500-9999
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6066.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1393

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6066.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5020.03
  • Tax Lot: 23
  • Tax Tract Number: 13969
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 823.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2025
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Montano Santiago
Bought by
Ceballos Magdalena Raya
Seller's Agent
Hernan Palacios
Pinpoint Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Marlene Rodriguez
M. R. & Associates
List Price
$700,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
3.57%
Views
121

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.30%
Original Mortgage
$711,868
Outstanding Balance
$710,641
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$3,031

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2025
Closed on
May 22, 2025
Sold by
Ceballos Magdalena Raya
Bought by
Villalobos Brenda and Villalobos Isabel Cebrian
Seller's Agent
Hernan Palacios
Pinpoint Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Marlene Rodriguez
M. R. & Associates
List Price
$700,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
3.57%
Views
121

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$711,868
Outstanding Balance
$710,641
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$3,031

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2024
Sold by
Montano Santiago
Bought by
Ceballos Magdalena Raya

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2006
Sold by
Jones John Robert and Jones Mary Lou
Bought by
Montano Santiago

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$404,000
Interest Rate
7.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 1995
Sold by
Jones Mary Lou and The Bozant Family Trust
Bought by
Bozant Louis Roland
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $725,000 First American Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $505,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed -- World Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $711,868 FHA
Previous Owner $404,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Sold $725,000 +3.6% $509 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $700,000 -- $492 / 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 $8,106 $846,600 $585,480 $261,120
2024 $8,106 $663,309 $530,653 $132,656
2023 $7,968 $650,304 $520,249 $130,055
2022 $7,782 $637,554 $510,049 $127,505
2021 $7,564 $625,054 $500,049 $125,005
2019 $6,717 $542,000 $434,000 $108,000
2018 $6,253 $505,000 $404,000 $101,000
2016 $5,362 $434,000 $347,000 $87,000
2015 $5,183 $416,000 $333,000 $83,000
2014 $5,185 $416,000 $333,000 $83,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: IG25101780

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 8165-033-023