NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7751 Bowen Dr Whittier, CA 90602

Mar Vista Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,362,000 - $1,595,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,459 Sq Ft
$586/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 02, 2017

Last sale price $800,000 $325 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,473/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Ocean View Elementary School Rated A-
  • Canyon View
  • L-Shaped Dining Room

About This Home

As of February 2017

Peaceful and tranquil canyon view Mar Vista Heights home on over a half acre of land. This large 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom home boasts formal living room with fireplace and lots of natural light. Remodeled kitchen that opens to family den. Huge master bedroom with fireplace and an abundance of closet space. 2 offices located off master bedroom that could be used as bedrooms. Central Air and Heat. Backyard features an ample amount of patio seating with fountain. 2 car garage. Enough parking on the driveway for at least 12 cars.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jonathan Kruse

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01335062 Listed on: 01/30/2017

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listed By

Wesley Kruse

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00450764

Last Buyer's Agent

Wesley Kruse

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00450764

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,967

Year Built

  • Built in 1957 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Steep Slope
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned WHR1L2

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Additions or Alterations
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Composition Roof
  • Plaster
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,459 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Skylights
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Carpet
  • Canyon Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Private Water Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Chute

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Termite Clearance

Schools

  • East Whittier Middle School
  • California High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Softener
  • Sewer Paid
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Open Patio
  • Suburban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Service Entrance

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11
  • Tax Tract Number 21782
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8138028002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,967

Year Built

Built in 1957 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: WHR1L2
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Termite Clearance, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 8138028002
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2459.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Open Floorplan
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Service Entrance, Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Ell, In Family Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 325.34
  • Room Type: Den, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office
  • Window Features: Blinds, Custom Covering, Drapes, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Privacy Toilet Door, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Canyon
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Plaster, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Asphalt, Garage, Side by Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Warming Drawer, Water Line to Refrigerator, Water Softener
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Laundry Chute, Stackable, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Whittier Union High
  • Middle School: East Whittier
  • High School: California
  • High School: California
  • Middle Or Junior School: East Whittier
  • High School2: CALIFO

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Manual, Sprinklers Timer, Steep Slope
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23219.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5016.00
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Tract Number: 21782

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2025
Sold by
Ortega Rodolfo R and Ortega Marie Ruiz
Bought by
Ortega Family Trust and Ortega
Current Estimated Value
$1,441,377

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2017
Closed on
Jan 6, 2017
Sold by
Schmidt Raymond L and Schmidt Sarah E
Bought by
Ortega Rodolfo and Ortega Marie Ruiz
Seller's Agent
Jonathan Kruse
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Wesley Kruse
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$8,190,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,390,000
-90.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.98%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2012
Sold by
Schmidt Raymond L and Schmidt Sarah E
Bought by
Schmidt Raymond L and Schmidt Sarah E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,200
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ortega Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Ortega Rodolfo $800,000 Orange Coast Title Co Socal
Schmidt Raymond L -- First American Title
Schmidt Raymond L -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ortega Rodolfo $600,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Raymond L $232,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/02/2017 02/02/17 Sold $800,000 -90.2% $325 / Sq Ft
01/31/2017 01/31/17 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2017 01/30/17 For Sale $8,190,000 -- $3,331 / 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 $10,967 $928,461 $664,780 $263,681
2024 $10,967 $910,257 $651,746 $258,511
2023 $10,740 $892,410 $638,967 $253,443
2022 $10,508 $874,913 $626,439 $248,474
2021 $10,392 $857,758 $614,156 $243,602
2019 $10,169 $832,319 $595,941 $236,378
2018 $9,844 $816,000 $584,256 $231,744
2016 $5,021 $395,555 $144,726 $250,829
2015 $4,973 $389,615 $142,553 $247,062
2014 $4,897 $381,984 $139,761 $242,223
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jonathan Kruse

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jonathan Kruse

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (714) 264-0949

    16 Total Sales

    Jonathan Kruse
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Wesley Kruse

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW17022557

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 8138-028-002

California Los Angeles County Whittier 90602 Mar Vista Heights

7751 Bowen Dr, Whittier, CA

This home is located at 7751 Bowen Dr, Whittier, CA 90602 since 30 January 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,441,377, approximately $586 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 7751 Bowen Dr is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Ocean View Elementary School, East Whittier Middle School, and California High School.

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