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Property Description
First time on the market! Welcome to one of the most interesting and unusual properties in Whittier! The 'Jenkins Adobe' was built in the late 1950s by an aerospace engineer and his family over almost 10 years, and has stood the test of time! It is a large property with two homes. They first built the smaller, one bedroom cottage in the back (850 square feet) to live in while they built the larger 3 bedroom, 2 bath home (2303 square feet) in the front. The adobe homes sit on a huge lot of 17,804 square feet with lots of trees and possibilities! The walls are 16 inches thick! It has many exterior upgrades, including: new heating and air; A new roof; new copper plumbing; a new laundry room; and a new patio for the back unit. Much of the electrical has also been upgraded. The interiors are virtually ORIGINAL, wating for your creative touches! The property includes two addresses (13607); and two separate electrical meters. It is a perfect multi-family estate or a great setup to have a rental to help with the mortgage! You need to stop by and check out this amazing historically significant property!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 13605 La Cuarta
General
- Price: $1,095,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Duplex
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: PW26044421
- Updated: 3/3/2026
- Days on Market: 2 days
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Workshop, All Bedrooms Down, Living Room
- Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Copper Plumbing (Full)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Heatilator, Living Room
- Eating Areas: In Kitchen, Breakfast Nook
- Appliances: Water Heater, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Electric Range, Electric Oven
- Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Outside, Common Area, Washer Included, Dryer Included
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Wood, Open Patio, Patio, Slab
Parking
- Parking: Concrete, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Combination Driveway, Driveway
Location
- County: Los Angeles
- Driving Directions: Just east of Painter, west of Michigan
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- School District: Whittier Union High
- Elementary School: JACKSO
- Middle School: EASWHI
- High School: WHITTI
Community
- Community Features: Curbs, Suburban, Park
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ductless
- Heating Type: Ductless
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Custom-Built, Ranch
- Structure Type: Duplex
- Construction: Adobe
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Custom Covering
- Disability Access: Wide Halls (36 Inches or More)
- Entry Location: entry
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 3,128
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1959
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Repairs (Cosmetic)
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Two on a Lot, Shed(s), Outbuilding
Lot Features
- Property View: Hills
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.4087
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 17,804
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Description: No Sprinklers, Rectangular Lot, Level, Park Nearby, 2-5 Units/Acre, Front Yard, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Yard
- Fencing (Description): Block, Wood, Needs Repair
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $350.06
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
Listed by 4 Star Realtors, Steve Sundin
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Schools
Schools serving 13605 La Cuarta
School Districts:Whittier Union High School District, Whittier City Elementary School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lydia Jackson Elementary School 8015 Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Walter F. Dexter Middle School 11532 E. Floral Dr., Whittier, CA 90601 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
Whittier High School 12417 Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA 90601 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 13605 La Cuarta
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/02/2026
Listed
$1,095,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 13605 La Cuarta
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,653
8%
$550,894
4%
2023
$7,110
1%
$529,504
2%
2022
$7,017
3%
$519,122
2%
2021
$6,795
2%
$508,944
1%
2020
$6,665
3%
$503,726
2%
2019
$6,497
4%
$493,850
2%
2018
$6,234
3%
$484,168
2%
2017
$6,078
—
$474,676
2%
2016
$6,050
1%
$465,369
2%
2015
$5,994
2%
$458,380
2%
2014
$5,898
2%
$449,402
—
2013
$5,804
—
$447,372
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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13605 La Cuarta, Whittier, CA 90602 (MLS# PW26044421) is a Duplex property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 13605 La Cuarta is currently listed for $1,095,000 and was received on March 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 13605 La Cuarta? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Whittier? You can browse all Whittier real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

