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Mar Vista Heights Homes for Sale

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    $1,050,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,420 Sq Ft

    13879 Penn St, Whittier, CA 90602

    Nestled in the desirable Whittier foothills directly in front of Penn Park, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers privacy, comfort, and exceptional outdoor living. Situated on an expansive lot behind a private gated entrance, the long driveway leads to an attached 2-car garage with additional parking, creating a secluded retreat just minutes from city

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    Joshua Glaz

    The Ave

    13879 Penn St, Whittier, CA 90602
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    $1,525,000

    $74K PRICE DROP
    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,198 Sq Ft

    14020 Eastridge Dr, Whittier, CA 90602

    Beautiful Home with 930 Sq Ft Guest House in Mar Vista Heights Rare opportunity in highly desirable Whittier Hills! This unique property includes a separate 930 sq ft guest house featuring 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, a full kitchen with a brick fireplace, central A/C, and a tiki bar with sink. Perfect for guests, rental income, or multi-generational living. The main house offers 3 bedrooms and 2

    John Melendrez United Realty Group

    14020 Eastridge Dr, Whittier, CA 90602
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    $1,999,000

    Open Thu 11AM - 1PM
    • 5 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 3,250 Sq Ft

    15005 Lodosa Dr, Whittier, CA 90605

    Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Whittier's Friendly Hills community, this exceptional single-story custom home offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and resort-style living. Situated on an estate-sized lot of more than 23,000 square feet, the property is surrounded by mature landscaping while remaining just minutes from shopping, dining, golf, and award-winning

    Lori DeSantis T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants

    15005 Lodosa Dr, Whittier, CA 90605
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    $1,649,000

    Coming Soon
    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,239 Sq Ft

    14001 Summit Dr, Whittier, CA 90602

    Breathtaking Views. Resort-Style Living. Welcome Home. Perched in the prestigious Mar Vista Heights community, this stunning two-story estate delivers jaw-dropping, panoramic views of Los Angeles, the harbor, and Orange County the kind you have to see to believe. Set on a sprawling 14,000 sq. ft. lot, this is luxury, privacy, and pure resort-style living, all in one address. Step through custom

    Richard Carlos The Foster Company

    14001 Summit Dr, Whittier, CA 90602
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    $2,800,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 6 Baths
    • 4,753 Sq Ft

    13978 Summit Dr, Whittier, CA 90602

    Perched on an expansive 1.02-acre hilltop lot in the highly coveted Mar Vista Heights neighborhood, 13978 Summit Drive is a masterful, custom-built luxury estate offering panoramic, unobstructed 270 degree views of the city lights and surrounding hillsides. Once featured in Architectural Digest for its standout design, this historic 1939 American Colonial Revival-style masterpiece represents an

    Enrique Campos Century 21 Masters

    13978 Summit Dr, Whittier, CA 90602
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    $1,950,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,983 Sq Ft

    7810 Elden Ave, Whittier, CA 90602

    Welcome to this stunning, upgraded, single-story mid-century estate in prestigious Mar Vista Heights... Step inside to discover a bright, light filled, and inviting open floor plan enhanced by stylish finishes, upgraded wood flooring, tasteful newer light fixtures, plantation shutters, high ceiling and fresh paint. The heart of the home is in the generous living room adjacent formal dining area

    Martha Jordan Keller Williams Realty

    7810 Elden Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
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    $105,000

    $15K PRICE DROP
    • Land
    • 1.79 Acres
    • $58,620 per Acre

    0 None Unit IG25263954, Palmdale, CA 93551

    Fantastic location to build your dream home in a well established neighborhood. SELLER WILLING TO CARRY Seller financing is available. Palmdale has so much to offer with affordability, many developed parks, swimming/wading pools, recreation centers, sports fields, skate parks, and more. Shopping is near by and Palmdale has multiple schools nearby. (one is walking distance) Also Palmdale has the

    Tonja Bambrook Keller Williams Realty Riv

    0 None Unit IG25263954, Palmdale, CA 93551

Why Live in Mar Vista Heights

Mar Vista Heights, located in Whittier on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County, offers scenic, sloped streets lined with midcentury ranch homes, prewar colonials and Spanish revival mansions featuring period details like exposed brick and clay-tiled roofs. Nestled near the Santa Ana Mountains, the neighborhood provides access to 4,000 acres of wilderness via the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority, including the Arroyo Pescadero Trailhead and Penn Park. Residents enjoy a vibrant local scene with restaurants like Tacos y Que and Poet Gardens, plus convenient shopping at Trader Joe’s and other businesses on Whittier Boulevard. The area is served by top-rated schools—Ocean View Elementary, East Whittier Middle and La Serna High—and has lower-than-average crime rates. With easy access to the 605 Freeway and public transit, downtown Los Angeles is just 15 miles away. Mar Vista Heights blends natural beauty, architectural charm and urban convenience.

Mar Vista Heights Home Prices vs. Nearby Whittier, CA Neighborhoods

Mar Vista Heights Hadley Hills La Habra Heights East Whittier
Median Home Price
$1,350,000
$1,249,500
$1,497,000
$949,900
Median Sale Price
$1,225,000
$1,292,500
+8% YoY
$1,390,000
-7% YoY
$920,000
+6% YoY
Median Single Family Price
$1,350,000
$1,240,000
$1,470,000
$947,499
Total Active Listings
6
2
21
26
Market Conditions
6 Months of Supply
Balanced Market
3 Months of Supply
Seller's Market
5 Months of Supply
Balanced Market
3 Months of Supply
Seller's Market

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mar Vista Heights a good place to live?
Mar Vista Heights is a good place to live. Mar Vista Heights is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Mar Vista Heights is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Mar Vista Heights has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.0 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $137,821 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 35.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Mar Vista Heights are home owners, with 24% of residents renting and 76% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Mar Vista Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Mar Vista Heights neighborhood guide.
Is Mar Vista Heights, CA a safe neighborhood?
Mar Vista Heights, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Mar Vista Heights?
The median home price in Mar Vista Heights is $1,350,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $270,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.58%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $6,880 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $295K a year to afford the median home price in Mar Vista Heights. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Mar Vista Heights is $138K.
What are the best public schools in Mar Vista Heights?
The best public schools that serve Mar Vista Heights are:
What are the best private schools in Mar Vista Heights?
The best private schools that serve Mar Vista Heights are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Mar Vista Heights, Whittier, CA?
The most popular zip codes in Mar Vista Heights, Whittier, CA include 90602, 90605, 91745, 90601 and 90603.
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Mar Vista Heights, Whittier, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Mar Vista Heights, Whittier, CA are Michigan Park, Friendly Hills, Whittier College, Uptown Whittier and South Whittier.
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