Hadley Hills
Midcentury custom homes with views of the Puente Hills
The housing in Hadley Hills is entirely single-family, with no inventory of townhomes or condos. Homes in the neighborhood were built mainly between the 1940s and 1970s, with a median build year of 1962. "You're going to see a lot of cottages and traditional and ranch-style homes," Partida says. Buyers looking in the area must act fast on listings because inventory is usually relatively low. "Most of these properties are second- or third-time buyers, so this is their forever home, which keeps the inventory down," Partida says. "Homes west of Alta Avenue will be less expensive because it's flatter. If you go east into the hills, prices rise because you've got the winding streets and the views." Properties in the hills tend to be a little bigger and on slightly larger lots. Home prices range between $700,000 and $1.7 million.
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Whittier High School is a Gold Ribbon School
The Whittier City Elementary School District is graded C-plus by Niche, and the Whittier Union High School District is graded A. Kids can attend Hoover Elementary, a walkable community school graded B-minus by Niche. Dexter Middle School is also graded B-minus. The alma mater of President Richard Nixon and John Lasseter, the founder of Pixar, Whittier High School is graded B-plus by Niche. The Cardinal Academy of Technology at WHS is meant to inspire and empower students looking to become leaders in engineering and technology. "The schools here are very solid. Whittier is a Gold Ribbon magnet school, which is definitely a draw for prospective buyers," Partida says.
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Central Park hosts Whittier Concerts in the Park each summer
Because it has such a small footprint, there are no city parks within the borders of Hadley Hills. Just outside the neighborhood, Central Park is a community gathering place known for a summer concert series called Whittier Concerts in the Park. The park has lighted walking paths below tall shade trees and a gazebo area surrounded by benches. There is a playground for kids to burn off energy and a water feature with lily pads. The site of a landfill that closed in 2013, Turnbull Canyon has been transformed into a nature preserve with trails that wind through the Puente Hills, just to the east of the neighborhood. It’s a true preservation success story. Hikers and bikers get in a workout as they ascend to the water tower and take in views of the surrounding hills and downtown Los Angeles on a clear day. "Wildlife comes around — like coyote and deer," says 20-year real estate veteran Amy Brick, broker/owner with Brick & Co. Real Estate. "It's all open."
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Shopping and dining is south of Haley Street in Uptown Whittier
Entirely residential, shopping and dining destinations are found south of Hadley Street in Uptown Whittier. Independent retailers include Local Fixture, a gift shop; Harris Organs, a musical instrument store; and Lovell’s Records. Laidback with wooden walls and exposed beams, Lift is a coffee shop that serves signature espresso drinks and a mean breakfast burrito. LA Bodega Brewing Company and Whittier Brewing Company are among the breweries in the same area. Cuisine offerings in Uptown span the globe, from Mexican to Japanese and everything in between. For groceries, there’s Ralphs and Stater Bros. Markets.
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Convenient highway access and fire risk on the neighborhood's east side
Hadley Hills lacks direct highway access, but Interstate 605 is only 3 miles away via Whittier Boulevard and Hadley Street. "You can jump right on the 605. That's not normal in Whittier," Brick says. The residential streets are quiet and walkable, but residents rely on cars to get around town. “This neighborhood is tucked away in the hills, so it’s very quiet, and there is no through traffic because it’s just open space to the north and east,” Partida says. Foothills Transit operates bus routes along Hadley Street. For commuters, downtown Los Angeles is about 20 miles west via state Route 60, a drive that can take an hour and a half during unpredictable rush hours. The closest airport is Long Beach, about 20 miles away. For broader flight options, Los Angeles International is about 30 miles away, a drive that can take over two hours, depending on the time of day. The primary medical facility in the area is Whittier Hospital Medical Center, which is about 4 miles away via Mar Vista Street.Because it sits up against hundreds of acres of open space, there is a moderate fire risk to homes on the northern and eastern portions of Hadley Hills. There have been multiple brush fires that have spread quickly in Turnbull Canyon in the last several years. The flatter areas west of Alta Avenue have minimal risk.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joshua Glaz
Joshua Glaz
The Ave
(657) 325-8448
244 Total Sales
1 in Hadley Hills
$865,000 Price
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Keven Stirdivant
Keven Stirdivant
Kase Real Estate
(424) 201-2851
338 Total Sales
1 in Hadley Hills
$1,225,000 Price
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Herb Diaz
Herb Diaz
PLF REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS
(562) 568-7745
105 Total Sales
1 in Hadley Hills
$325,000 Price
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George Lambert
George Lambert
Responds QuicklyHuntington Beach Realty Inc
(949) 237-7020
58 Total Sales
1 in Hadley Hills
$990,000 Price
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Nissay Sao
NS
Nissay Sao
Responds QuicklyKase Real Estate
(949) 867-1158
26 Total Sales
1 in Hadley Hills
$1,225,000 Price
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Mark Troughton
Mark Troughton
Responds QuicklySell-N-Save Real Estate
(657) 345-2556
23 Total Sales
1 in Hadley Hills
$730,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
William Penn Park
Central Park
John Greenleaf Whittier Park
- Playground
Whittier Dog Park
Hellman Park
- Hiking
Broadway Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hadley Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hadley Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hadley Hills, Whittier sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Hadley Hills, Whittier over the last 12 months is $1,200,000, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,189,000
Median Sale Price
$1,200,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,200,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$547
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
411
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,224
Above the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,360
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,275 - $2,350 per month
- Townhouse Apartments
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 900+ Sq Ft
- 13433 Camilla St
- Whittier, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,469
Median Age
43
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,990
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$131,742
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
42.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.2%
% Population in Labor Force
65.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
13
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
21
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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