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8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605 - Property report

Also known as: 8637 Via Santa Cruz Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)

Year built

1974

Acreage

0.458

Sale price

$430,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8637 Via Santa Cruz Ave
Whittier, CA 90605
Zip code
90605
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Whittier

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence with Pool
Building sq. ft.
4,070
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1974
Last altered
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
06/19/1995
Sale price
$430,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,441
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Estates (R-E)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.458

Area overview

Walk score
29 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
35 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
East Whittier City Elementary School District
Whittier Union High School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/19/1995 $430,000 XXXXXX, XXXX X XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/13/2013 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX-XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX-XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX
03/11/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXX-XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX-XXXXXX XXXXX X
09/30/2011 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX
09/29/2011 Deed XXXXXX-XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX-XXXXXX XXXXX X
04/08/2009 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/03/2008 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/15/2005 Deed XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX
03/21/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX
03/21/2005 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X
10/11/1995 Deed XXXXXX, X X XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$10,441
Current property tax
$11,953
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$897,719
Land value
$333,419
Building value
$564,300

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $880,118 1.1631 $10,237 +6.98%
2024-2025 $862,867 1.1089 $9,568 +1.83%
2023-2024 $845,949 1.1107 $9,396 +2.25%
2022-2023 $829,363 1.108 $9,189 +1.92%
2021-2022 $813,102 1.1088 $9,016 +1.16%
2020-2021 $804,766 1.107497 $8,913 +2.92%
2019-2020 $773,518 1.119495 $8,659 +1.75%
2018-2019 $758,352 1.1223 $8,511 +1.69%
2017-2018 $743,484 1.1257 $8,369 +3.54%
2016-2017 $728,907 1.1089 $8,083 +0.56%

Special assessments & penalties for 8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA

Code Description Tax levied
35071 Central Basin Mwd Standby Charge
00747 Consolidated Fire Protection District Of La County- Measure E
06218 County Sanitation District #18
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
00744 Los Angeles County Fire Department
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31506 Mwd Water Standby Charge #13
06859 Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority Cfd No. 2024-01
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
28490 Whittier Sewer Service Charge
Permits

Permit information for 8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA

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Neighborhood

Whittier residential market stats

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Median sale price

$867,500

2.1% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$573

1.8% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
SHEPHERD CENTER PRE SCHOOL NR Private PK-K 34 0.55
SHEPHERD CENTER PRE SCHOOL NR Private PK-K 34 0.55
Ocean View Elementary School 8 Public K-5 639 0.61
Children's Center NR Private K 0 0.74
Whittier Adventist Elm School NR Private 1-8 16 0.92
Murphy Ranch Elementary School 8 Public K-5 516 1.29
Orchard Dale Elementary School 6 Public K-5 514 1.42
Leffingwell Elementary School 8 Public K-5 541 1.44
Faith Lutheran Church & School NR Private PK-1 33 1.44
Mulberry Elementary School 7 Public K-5 489 1.54
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
East Whittier Middle School 8 Public 6-8 1,056 0.56
Whittier Adventist Elm School NR Private 1-8 16 0.92
St. Bruno Parish School NR Private K-8 350 1.53
Hillview Middle School 8 Public 6-8 580 1.68
Walker Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.88
Remnant Christian School NR Private 7-11 8 1.89
Broadoaks School Of Whittier College NR Private K-8 248 2.12
Adult Division Center NR Public 0 2.16
Granada Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,101 2.29
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
La Serna High School 9 Public 9-12 2,410 0.52
California High School 8 Public 9-12 2,504 1.31
Walker Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.88
Remnant Christian School NR Private 7-11 8 1.89
Adult Division Center NR Public 0 2.16
Painter Avenue Christian NR Private K-12 0 2.28
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) School 3 Public 9-12 324 2.29
Frontier High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 476 2.29
Whittier Christian Schools - Satellite NR Private K-12 195 2.57
Whittier Christian High School NR Private 9-12 617 2.57

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Neighbors for 8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA

8453 LA Sierra Ave, Whittier 8513 LA Sierra Ave, Whittier 8695 Via Santa Cruz Ave, Whittier 8649 Via Santa Cruz Ave, Whittier 8602 Via Santa Cruz Ave, Whittier 8602 1/2 Via Santa Cruz Ave, Whittier 8401 LA Sierra Ave, Whittier 14917 LA Cuarta St, Whittier 8405 LA Sierra Ave, Whittier 8545 LA Sierra Ave, Whittier 8604 Via Santa Cruz Ave, Whittier 8355 LA Sierra Ave, Whittier 8349 LA Sierra Ave, Whittier 14975 LA Cuarta St, Whittier 8525 LA Sierra Ave, Whittier 8600 Via Santa Cruz Ave, Whittier 8655 Via Santa Cruz Ave, Whittier 14939 LA Cuarta St, Whittier 8615 Via Santa Cruz Ave, Whittier 14925 LA Cuarta St, Whittier

Nearby ZIP codes for 8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA

90240, Los Angeles County, CA 90604, Los Angeles County, CA 90606, Los Angeles County, CA 90620, Orange County, CA 90621, Orange County, CA 90623, Orange County, CA 90631, Los Angeles County, CA 90631, Orange County, CA 90638, Los Angeles County, CA 90660, Los Angeles County, CA 90670, Los Angeles County, CA 90701, Los Angeles County, CA 90703, Los Angeles County, CA 91733, Los Angeles County, CA 91745, Los Angeles County, CA 91746, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605?

The development at 8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605 was built in 1974.

What is the total square footage of 8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605?

8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605 has a total of 4,070 square feet.

When was 8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605 last sold and what was the sale price?

8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605 was last sold on 06/19/1995 for $430,000.

What is the assessed value of 8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605?

8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605 is currently assessed at $880,118.

What are the property taxes for 8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605?

The property taxes for 8637 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605 total $10,236.

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