Property Details
About this Property
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!
MLS Listing Information
MLS #
CRPW26044421
MLS Source
California Regional MLS
Days on Site
8
Interior Features
Bedrooms
Ground Floor Bedroom
Kitchen
Other
Appliances
Other, Oven - Electric, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room
Breakfast Nook, In Kitchen
Fireplace
Heatilator, Living Room
Flooring
Laminate
Laundry
Hookup - Gas Dryer, In Laundry Room, Laundry Area, Other
Cooling
Ceiling Fan
Exterior Features
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Slab
Pool
None
Style
Custom, Ranch
Parking, School, and Other Information
Garage/Parking
Other, Garage: 0 Car(s)
High School District
Whittier Union High
Water
Private
HOA Fee
$0
Neighborhood: Around This Home
Neighborhood: Local Demographics
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Nearby Homes for Sale
13605 La Cuarta is a Duplex in Whittier, CA 90602. This 3,128 square foot property sits on a 0.408 Acres Lot and features 4 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $1,095,000 and was built in 1959. This address can also be written as 13605 La Cuarta, Whittier, CA 90602.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of March 09, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Steve Sundin
