| Primary address | 12938 Helmer Drive, Whittier |
| Zip code | 90602 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Whittier |
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| Sale date | 03/19/2026 |
| Sale price | $730,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $8,775 |
| Building sqft | 784 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.161
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| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1941 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R-1) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | East Whittier City Elementary School District |
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12938 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602 was built in 1941 and has a total of 784 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 12938 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $707,471, the tax amount paid for 12938 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602 is $8,228.
When was 12938 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602 last sold and what was the last sale price?12938 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602 was last sold in 03/19/2026 for $730,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 12938 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $8,229 |
| Current property tax | $8,775 |
| Market value | $707,471 |
| Tax per sqft | $10 |
Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.
| Code | Description | Tax levied |
|---|---|---|
| 35071 | Central Basin Mwd Standby Charge | Register |
| 06218 | County Sanitation District #18 | Register |
| 06181 | Greater L.A. County Vector Control District | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 00744 | Los Angeles County Fire Department | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 12938 Helmer Drive, Whittier, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $707,471 | 1.1631 | $8,229 | +6.99% |
| 2024-2025 | $693,600 | 1.1089 | $7,691 | +52.15% |
| 2023-2024 | $455,127 | 1.1107 | $5,055 | +2.25% |
| 2022-2023 | $446,204 | 1.108 | $4,944 | +1.92% |
| 2021-2022 | $437,456 | 1.1088 | $4,851 | +1.17% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 403 | 0.06 |
| Laurel Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-5 | 463 | 0.56 |
| Lydia Jackson Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 370 | 0.59 |
| Joyland Nursery School and Kindergarten | NR | Private | K | 3 | 0.59 |
| Adult Division Center | NR | Public | 0 | 0.72 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Division Center | NR | Public | 0 | 0.72 | |
| Remnant Christian School | NR | Private | 7-11 | 8 | 0.95 |
| St. Mary Of The Assumption Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 194 | 1.01 |
| Oralingua School North Whittier | NR | Private | PK, K-7 | 71 | 1.11 |
| Whittier Adventist Elm School | NR | Private | 1-8 | 16 | 1.15 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier High (Continuation) School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 476 | 0.70 |
| Sierra Vista High (Alternative) School | 3 | Public | 9-12 | 324 | 0.70 |
| Adult Division Center | NR | Public | 0 | 0.72 | |
| Remnant Christian School | NR | Private | 7-11 | 8 | 0.95 |
| St. Paul High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 538 | 1.04 |
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Here are the neighbors for 12938 Helmer Drive, Whittier.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12909 Wilshire Dr, Whittier | 864 | 09/29/2016 | |
| 12926 Helmer Dr, Whittier | 1,630 | 04/17/2017 | |
| 8613 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier | 789 | 03/22/2018 | $430,000 |
| 12939 Wilshire Dr, Whittier | 2,032 | 09/16/2024 | |
| 12821 Lambert Rd, Whittier | 988 | 06/12/2006 | |
| 8609 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier | 1,303 | 09/25/2019 | |
| 12923 Wilshire Dr, Whittier | 708 | 09/01/2004 | $250,002 |
| 12902 Helmer Dr, Whittier | 919 | 01/11/2019 | |
| 8603 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier | 1,042 | 01/04/2024 | $96,000 |
| 12929 Wilshire Dr, Whittier | 2,244 | 05/07/2024 | |
| 12932 Helmer Dr, Whittier | 1,658 | 06/30/2025 | |
| 12924 Helmer Dr, Whittier | 1,755 | 09/13/2021 | $590,000 |
| 12921 Wilshire Dr, Whittier | 1,005 | 07/24/2019 | $530,000 |
| 12913 Wilshire Dr, Whittier | 1,365 | 06/14/2006 | |
| 12901 Wilshire Dr, Whittier | 1,481 | 11/17/2005 | |
| 12912 Helmer Dr, Whittier | 1,264 | 12/28/2018 | $525,000 |
| 12908 Helmer Dr, Whittier | 1,051 | 02/06/2024 | |
| 8621 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier | 15,102 | 03/14/2017 | |
| 12918 Helmer Dr, Whittier | 873 | 06/29/2021 | |
| 12935 Wilshire Dr, Whittier | 1,870 | 08/13/2024 | $930,000 |