Whittier InformedOct 14
Whittier Seniors Say Rising Rent Has Them Trapped in Their Mobile Homes
Residents own their homes but rent the land underneath them. They say that leaves them unable to afford the rent or find a buyer.
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The dates a homeowner here needs between now and Mon, Nov 30.
Last day to file an assessment appeal
File an assessment appeal for the January 1, 2026 value by this date; filing opens July 2.
Source: State Board of Equalization, County Assessment Appeals Filing Periods for 2026 →Add to calendar
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The desk note
A closer look at the stories shaping Whittier neighborhoods this week.
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Quick reads on Whittier real estate, lifestyle and the community.
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Weekly briefOct 12, 2026
Lowest-priced home listed in Whittier this week: $369,000 on 4140 Workman Mill Road 85
The lowest-priced home listed in Whittier this week is 4140 Workman Mill Road 85 at $369,000, 1 bedrooms. This week in Whittier: 25 new listings, 11 price cuts, 13 closed sales and 18 homes going under contract. Data as of October 18, 2026.
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Weekly briefOct 5, 2026
Highest-priced home listed in Whittier this week: $1,269,900 on 11739 Rancho Verde Drive
The highest-priced home listed in Whittier this week is 11739 Rancho Verde Drive at $1,269,900. This week in Whittier: 22 new listings, 22 price cuts, 21 closed sales and 28 homes going under contract. Data as of October 11, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 28, 2026
Whittier weekly desk note — week of September 28, 2026
Whittier saw 22 price cuts, 19 new listings and 25 status changes this week — about the same as last week, as of October 4, 2026.
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Whittier InformedSep 23
County Finalizes West Whittier Apartment Project — Eight Feet Taller Than Planners Wanted
The five-story building includes 12 units for very low-income renters, after two years of resident pushback over traffic and safety.
NBC Los AngelesYesterday
Overnight lane, ramp closures slated for 605 Freeway in Whittier
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Guides for Whittier
Written for Whittier specifically: the local rules, records and property questions that come up here.
- For sellersDoes your Whittier home need historic review before work?Whittier's pre-1941 homes can require historic review before alterations. Learn when a COA or waiver applies and what to confirm before planning work.Read the guide →
- For buyers · For sellersWhat does Whittier's parkway tree manual suspension mean for homeowners?Whittier's parkway tree manual suspension runs until January 1, 2028. Learn what changed, where to check removals, and how to ask about a property.Read the guide →
Where prices moved
Closed sales by ZIP, the last twelve months against the twelve before. It tells you which side of Whittier is moving, not what your house is worth.
Price my file →Nov 2025–Nov 2026 against Nov 2024–Nov 2025, as of November 8, 2026.
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