6012 Painter, Whittier, CA 90601
6012 Painter, Whittier, CA 90601
Property Description
Tucked in the heart of the Uptown Whittier Historic District, this one-of-a-kind Craftsman is a true piece of Southern California artistry. The home features rare hand-carved details by a celebrated pioneer artist in Tiki and Polynesian-inspired design — bringing an unmatched artistic legacy into every room. Offering 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, the home also includes a charming parlour/office, ideal for remote work or a quiet reading retreat. Throughout the home, beautiful built-in cabinetry showcases the craftsmanship and character that define the Craftsman style, blending timeless architecture with warm, livable spaces. Outside, a rare find: an oversized, two-story, 3-car garage with excellent potential for conversion into an ADU (subject to permitting and buyer's due diligence.)— perfect for extended family, rental income, or a private studio. Set in one of Whittier's most storied and walkable neighborhoods, this home is being sold as-is, offering a unique opportunity to preserve and personalize a genuine piece of local artistic history.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Affordable Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Whittier · Single Family Residence
Listed 7.9% above the median closed sale of $927,000. Price per sqft ($670) is a 11% premium to closed comps ($606). Closed comps sold at 101% of list — strong seller's market.
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Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6307 Friends | Whittier | 1903 | 4 | 1 | 1,343 | 7,353 | $646 | $868,000 | 20 | 80 |
| 11740 Maple | Whittier | 1975 | 3 | 2 | 1,640 | 5,968 | $609 | $999,000 | 25 | 74 |
| 5523 Acacia | Whittier | 1929 | 2 | 2 | 1,742 | 6,608 | $545 | $950,000 | 3 | 73 |
| 13828 La Cuarta Street | Whittier | 1951 | 3 | 1 | 1,227 | 6,678 | $701 | $859,900 | 20 | 68 |
| 5335 Carley | Whittier | 1950 | 4 | 3 | 1,760 | 8,292 | $635 | $1.12M | 82 | 66 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.2 | 1.8 | 1,542.4 | 6,979.8 | $627.2 | $958,980 | 30 | |||
| Median | 1,640 | $950,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5759 Pickering Avenue | Whittier | 1932 | 08/14/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,414 | 8,000 | $1.02M | $1.02M | $725 | 1.00 | 36 | 84 |
| 5743 Pickering Avenue | Whittier | 1937 | 07/30/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,242 | 6,138 | $879,000 | $879,000 | $708 | 1.00 | 28 | 79 |
| 6051 Pickering | Whittier | 1929 | 07/08/2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,779 | 7,612 | $809,000 | $900,000 | $506 | 1.11 | 104 | 79 |
| 12417 Rose Drive | Whittier | 1930 | 07/30/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,601 | 7,564 | $949,900 | $949,000 | $593 | 1.00 | 65 | 78 |
| 5650 Pickering | Whittier | 1977 | 09/11/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,863 | 6,890 | $960,000 | $927,000 | $498 | 0.97 | 38 | 77 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.2 | 2.4 | 1,579.8 | 7,240.8 | $936,000 | $936,000 | $606 | — | 54.2 | ||||
| Median | 1,601 | $927,000 | $927,000 | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.