9524 La Serna Dr Whittier, CA 90605
Friendly Hills NeighborhoodEstimated payment $10,708/month
Highlights
- Private Pool
- Viking Appliances
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Murphy Ranch Elementary School Rated A-
- No HOA
- Laundry Room
About This Home
Stunning fully remodeled Friendly Hills home showcasing exceptional farmhouse curb appeal, resort-style backyard living, and an expansive lot of approximately 25,079 sq ft. This beautifully upgraded residence offers approximately 2,000 sq ft of living space with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, featuring an open-concept floor plan designed for modern living and seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. The main living area features a fireplace, custom built-in shelving, and wainscoting throughout. Hallway privacy barn doors enhance functionality, and a split barn door in the kitchen adds distinctive farmhouse appeal. The custom farmhouse-style kitchen offers custom cabinetry with abundant storage, custom quartz countertops, a spacious island, and Viking stove, hood, and refrigerator. The kitchen opens to the main living areas and an oversized dining area, accommodating a dining table approximately 10 feet in length. Panoramic custom 9’10” tri-fold door enhance natural light and backyard views. The private backyard offers a true outdoor retreat, featuring an upgraded resort-style pool with PebbleTec finish, waterfalls, custom lighting, new hardscape, elevated deck areas, and a Baja shelf (tanning ledge) ideal for in-water lounging. The pool is designed with 4-foot depths on both ends and a 6-foot center section. The backyard patio is finished with pavers for a refined entertaining space. Designed for entertaining, the detached covered patio (approx. 684 sq ft) includes ceiling fans, built-in lighting, outdoor roller shades, and a designated wall for mounting entertainment equipment and a TV, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. The grounds include mature fruit trees and garden areas, including combo apple trees (Anna, Fuji, Gordon, and Dorsett varieties), peach, guava, pear, pomegranate, apricot, and plum trees, along with eight large vegetable/fruit beds. Additional features include a 2-car garage, spacious yard with abundant possibilities, and location in the desirable Friendly Hills community within the La Serna High School district (buyer to verify). Major upgrades include an extensive interior remodel of all rooms and bathrooms approximately 3 years ago; HVAC replaced approximately 3 years ago; plumbing approximately 80% copper with newer plastic piping primarily in bathrooms; roof with newest shingle layer installed approximately 15 years ago and a fully owned solar system with approximately 30 panels installed approximately 12 years ago.
Listing Agent
Synergy Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 562-696-6515 License #00942464 Listed on: 03/04/2026
Open House Schedule
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Saturday, April 25, 202612:00 to 3:00 pm4/25/2026 12:00:00 PM +00:004/25/2026 3:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1955
Lot Details
- 25,079 Sq Ft Lot
- Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 2,000 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Viking Appliances
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 4 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Garage
Outdoor Features
- Private Pool
- Exterior Lighting
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 5
- Tax Tract Number 20087
- Assessor Parcel Number 8224021003
- $1,246 per year additional tax assessments
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $8,570 | $689,830 | $470,698 | $219,132 |
| 2024 | $8,570 | $676,305 | $461,469 | $214,836 |
| 2023 | $8,430 | $663,045 | $452,421 | $210,624 |
| 2022 | $8,240 | $650,045 | $443,550 | $206,495 |
| 2021 | $8,071 | $637,300 | $434,853 | $202,447 |
| 2020 | $7,971 | $630,767 | $430,395 | $200,372 |
| 2019 | $7,888 | $618,400 | $421,956 | $196,444 |
| 2018 | $7,538 | $606,276 | $413,683 | $192,593 |
| 2016 | $7,152 | $582,735 | $397,620 | $185,115 |
| 2015 | $7,093 | $573,983 | $391,648 | $182,335 |
| 2014 | $6,985 | $562,741 | $383,977 | $178,764 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 03/04/26 | For Sale | $1,885,000 | -- | $943 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $500,000 | Lsi | |
| Grant Deed | $940,000 | United Independent Title Ins | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Fidelity | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $487,325 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $728,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $415,500 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $43,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | No Value Available |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: PW26041267
APN: 8224-021-003
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