For sale · Active

16252 Aurora Crest Dr

Whittier, CA 90605

$850,000
Lot size0.1985 acres
Property typeLand
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Listing broker / agent: Alink Realty Group · Xi Lin · 858-900-6668 · CRMLS

MLS # OC26220380 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 08:39 UTC

About this property

Commanding panoramic city and mountain views set the stage for this extraordinary opportunity to build your dream home in the prestigious Friendly Hills gated community of Whittier. This approximately 8,644-square-foot elevated lot offers a breathtaking backdrop of city lights and mountain vistas, providing a truly exceptional setting for a custom residence. A buildable plan for an approximately 6,900-square-foot home is available, giving you a significant head start toward creating a luxurious estate in this highly desirable neighborhood. The expansive proposed residence can be thoughtfully designed to maximize the property's elevated positioning and spectacular scenery. Enjoy peaceful surroundings, complete privacy, and stunning views while remaining conveniently close to Whittier's shopping, dining, parks, golf, and other amenities. This is a rare chance to secure a view property in the exclusive Friendly Hills community and bring your vision for a remarkable home to life.

Property details

MLS number
OC26220380
Status
Active
Type
Land
Lot size
0.1985 acres
County
Los Angeles
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Listing

Days on market
0

Exterior & parking

Lot features
On Golf Course, Value In Land
Lot size source
Assessor
Property outlook
City Lights, Mountains, Panoramic

Utilities & community

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
See Remarks
Community features
Golf, Hiking

Fees & lease terms

Association
Yes
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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.

Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Los Molinos Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Hacienda la Puente Unified · Hacienda Heights Not reported 1.2 mi
La Serna High Whittier Union High · Whittier 9–12 1.3 mi
Murphy Ranch Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) East Whittier City Elementary · Whittier K–5 1.4 mi
Macy Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Lowell Joint · La Habra Not reported 1.5 mi
Los Altos Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Hacienda la Puente Unified · Hacienda Heights Not reported 1.5 mi
Grazide Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Hacienda la Puente Unified · Hacienda Heights Not reported 1.6 mi
Jordan Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Lowell Joint · Whittier Not reported 1.9 mi
Leffingwell Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) East Whittier City Elementary · Whittier K–5 2.1 mi

Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.

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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$850,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$850,000
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 16, 2026 01:30$850,000

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Property taxes

Tax history is not available from the imported listing data.

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Local inventory snapshot

Market trends in Whittier

Active residential homes for sale in Whittier, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings168Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$849,000168 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$544.08160 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market31.5168 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction38
Listings with an increase6

42 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-22 09:32 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.

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