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12918 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602 - Property report

Also known as: 12918 Helmer Dr

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1940

Acreage

0.161

Sale price

$218K

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12918 Helmer Dr
Whittier, CA 90602
Zip code
90602
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Whittier

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
873
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1940
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
06/20/2003
Sale price
$218,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,829
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.161

Area overview

Walk score
71 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
73 /100.  Very Bikeable

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School district
East Whittier City Elementary School District
Whittier Union High School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 12918 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA

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

Sales history for 12918 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/20/2003 $218,500 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX
06/01/1994 $138,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/29/2021 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/12/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/14/2017 Reconveyance XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/14/2017 Reconveyance XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/08/2016 Reconveyance XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/08/2016 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/11/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/20/2003 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
06/01/1994 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12918 Helmer Drive, 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
$3,829
Current property tax
$4,501
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$329,221
Land value
$263,386
Building value
$65,835

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $322,767 1.1631 $3,754 +6.99%
2024-2025 $316,439 1.1089 $3,509 +1.83%
2023-2024 $310,236 1.1107 $3,446 +2.25%
2022-2023 $304,154 1.108 $3,370 +1.94%
2021-2022 $298,191 1.1088 $3,306 +1.14%
2020-2021 $295,134 1.107497 $3,269 +2.92%
2019-2020 $283,676 1.119495 $3,176 +1.75%
2018-2019 $278,115 1.1223 $3,121 +1.69%
2017-2018 $272,663 1.1257 $3,069 +3.54%
2016-2017 $267,317 1.1089 $2,964 +0.56%

Special assessments & penalties for 12918 Helmer Drive, 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 12918 Helmer Drive, 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

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Evergreen Elementary School 7 Public K-5 403 0.04
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-5 463 0.60
Lydia Jackson Elementary School 6 Public K-5 370 0.60
Joyland Nursery School and Kindergarten NR Private K 3 0.62
Adult Division Center NR Public 0 0.74
St. Mary Of The Assumption Elementary School NR Private K-8 194 0.98
Oralingua School North Whittier NR Private PK, K-7 71 1.10
Oralingua School North Whittier NR Private PK, K-7 71 1.10
Palm View Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.15
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Adult Division Center NR Public 0 0.74
Remnant Christian School NR Private 7-11 8 0.95
St. Mary Of The Assumption Elementary School NR Private K-8 194 0.98
Oralingua School North Whittier NR Private PK, K-7 71 1.10
Palm View Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.15
Whittier Adventist Elm School NR Private 1-8 16 1.19
Richard L. Graves Middle School 4 Public 6-8 495 1.39
East Whittier Middle School 8 Public 6-8 1,056 1.55
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Frontier High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 476 0.71
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) School 3 Public 9-12 324 0.71
Adult Division Center NR Public 0 0.74
Remnant Christian School NR Private 7-11 8 0.95
St. Paul High School NR Private 9-12 538 1.04
Whittier High School 7 Public 9-12 1,767 1.17
Painter Avenue Christian NR Private K-12 0 1.21
Whittier Christian Schools - Satellite NR Private K-12 195 1.29
B'nai Ha Aliyah - Children Of Ascent Academy NR Private 1-12 16 1.36
California High School 8 Public 9-12 2,504 1.70

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Neighbors for 12918 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA

8613 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier 12903 Lambert Rd, Whittier 12926 Helmer Dr, Whittier 12939 Wilshire Dr, Whittier 12821 Lambert Rd, Whittier 12827 Lambert Rd, Whittier 12835 Lambert Rd, Whittier 8609 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier 12923 Wilshire Dr, Whittier 12902 Helmer Dr, Whittier 8603 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier 12929 Wilshire Dr, Whittier 12924 Helmer Dr, Whittier 12932 Helmer Dr, Whittier 12912 Helmer Dr, Whittier 12908 Helmer Dr, Whittier 8621 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier 12938 Helmer Dr, Whittier 12833 Lambert Rd, Whittier 12935 Wilshire Dr, Whittier

Nearby ZIP codes for 12918 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA

90240, Los Angeles County, CA 90241, Los Angeles County, CA 90604, Los Angeles County, CA 90605, Los Angeles County, CA 90606, Los Angeles County, CA 90621, Orange County, CA 90631, Los Angeles County, CA 90631, Orange County, CA 90638, Los Angeles County, CA 90640, Los Angeles County, CA 90660, Los Angeles County, CA 90670, Los Angeles County, CA 91732, Los Angeles County, CA 91733, Los Angeles County, CA 91744, Los Angeles County, CA 91745, Los Angeles County, CA 91746, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 12918 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602?

The development at 12918 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 12918 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602?

12918 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602 has a total of 873 square feet.

When was 12918 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602 last sold and what was the sale price?

12918 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602 was last sold on 06/20/2003 for $218,500.

What is the assessed value of 12918 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602?

12918 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602 is currently assessed at $329,221.

What are the property taxes for 12918 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602?

The property taxes for 12918 Helmer Drive, Whittier, CA 90602 total $3,829.

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