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listing_id: CRPW26231071
status: Active
price: 849900
beds: 3
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1188
sqft_lot: 9922
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1952
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "8948 Rufus Ave"
city: Whittier
state: CA
zip: 90603
county: "Los Angeles County"
lat: 33.9516992
lng: -118.0155216
days_on_market: 3
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Carole Geronsin"
list_office: "BHHS CA Properties"
list_agent_phone: "–"
list_agent_license: 00604118
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-11-05
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Los Angeles County | Whittier | 90603 | 8948 Rufus Ave

8948 Rufus Ave, Whittier, CA 90603

MLS: CRPW26231071 | Status: Active | Price: $849,900
Beds/Baths: 3 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 1 1,188 9,922 1952

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, November 7 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, November 8 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Remarks

A standout opportunity on a rare, oversized lot with exciting ADU potential, this charming and thoughtfully updated single-story three-bedroom home blends comfortable living with expansive outdoor space. Fresh interior and exterior paint, new warm-toned wood-look flooring, and abundant windows create a bright, welcoming atmosphere, while the living room's brick fireplace adds timeless character. The updated kitchen features stylish gray-toned shaker style cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, including a brand-new range and dishwasher, plus an intimate breakfast niche ideal for morning coffee moments. All three bedrooms offer ceiling fans and stylish window blinds, and the refreshed bathroom showcases a relaxing soaking tub and separate shower, along with an oversized vanity, custom mirror, and modern lighting. Convenient indoor laundry and plentiful storage add everyday practicality. Set on a generous 9,922-square-foot fully usable lot, the spacious outdoor setting offers exceptional versatility. Enjoy a covered patio, a separate covered dining pavilion ideal for outdoor gatherings, an extra-long driveway that offers plentiful parking, and a gated detached two-car garage with a separate sizable storage room. The grounds are finished with lush grass

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRPW26231071
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 3

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom
Kitchen Pantry
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Other, Oven Range - Gas
Dining Room Formal Dining Room, Other
Fireplace Living Room, Other Location
Flooring Laminate
Laundry Hookup - Gas Dryer, In Laundry Room, Other
Cooling Ceiling Fan, None
Heating Fireplace, Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Pool None

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Other, Garage: 2 Car(s)
High School District Whittier Union High
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Carole Geronsin Genelle Geronsin
BHHS CA Properties BHHS CA Properties
License #: 00604118 License #: 01312643
Phone: – Phone: (714) 602-3557

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
East Whittier Middle School public 6-8 0.26 mi 7
Ocean View Elementary School public K-5 0.60 mi 6
California High School public 9-12 0.73 mi 7
Mulberry Elementary School public K-5 0.95 mi 6
La Serna High School public 9-12 1.03 mi 9
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 1.19 mi 4
Orchard Dale Elementary School public K-5 1.20 mi 5
Ceres Elementary School public K-5 1.33 mi 8
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 1.34 mi 7
Lydia Jackson Elementary School public K-5 1.49 mi 5
Leffingwell Elementary School public K-5 1.53 mi 7
La Colima Elementary School public K-5 1.59 mi 5
Howard J. McKibben Elementary School public K-6 1.61 mi 4
Adult Division Center public UG 1.63 mi N/A
Murphy Ranch Elementary School public K-5 1.63 mi 9
Evergreen Elementary School public K-5 1.72 mi 4
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) School public 9-12 1.78 mi 4
Frontier High (Continuation) School public 9-12 1.78 mi 2
Scott Avenue Elementary School public K-5 1.90 mi 5
Lake Marie Elementary School public K-6 1.91 mi 8

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Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of November 05, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Carole Geronsin.