238 homes sold in South Whittier in the last year, at a typical $795K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where South Whittier homes are listed.
Every place South Whittier homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to South Whittier.
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8% of South Whittier’s sales are condos, at $154K less than a house
196 houses and 17 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 196 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $600CA $494
- Days to sell
- 40
- Sold over asking
- 65%
- Listings with a price cut
- 13%
typical sale · 17 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $455CA $561
- Days to sell
- 125
- Sold over asking
- 18%
- Listings with a price cut
- 20%
Multi-family (2–4 units): 5 sold, typical $1.2M
Townhouses: 5 sold, typical $665K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 1.7 times the 2016 price
238 sales in the last year, against 573 in 2012 and a low of 199 in 2023. The typical sale went from $455K in 2016 to $795K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $800K buys in South Whittier
Check a listing against what South Whittier homes sold for
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Bidding wars in South Whittier are more common than before the pandemic, but a third fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of South Whittier’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 238 sales.
If you’re buying in South Whittier
- Shop in October. It brings about 33 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (52% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 100.9% of the list price on average; 57% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. Half of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
August has the most new listings (about 38 a month), but June is the most competitive: 64% of June sales close over asking. September and October offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (54%). December has the least competition (50%) but only about 17 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and hotter than California
| South Whittier now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | CA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 57% | 50% | 70% | 35% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 47% | 33% | 61% | 33% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 100.9% | 100.2% | 103.5% | 99.9% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 40 | 46 | 26 | 43 |
51 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.5 times the 2023 low (34), 32% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 112.
Since 2019, houses are up 48%, condos 73%
A house typically sold for $794K in the year to May 2026 (196 sales), a condo for $640K (17).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
South Whittier ranks 41st of 560 busy California markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. South Whittier is one of the state’s hottest markets.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical South Whittier home costs about $4,561 a month
Price: South Whittier’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at South Whittier’s 0.6% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether South Whittier is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in August
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 17.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $795K home, about $4,960 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for South Whittier, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in South WhittierTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in South Whittier.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Santa Fe Springs and Whittier sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of South Whittier, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier | 424 | $884K | $552 | 50% | 43 |
| Norwalk | 376 | $749K | $619 | 63% | 31 |
| La Mirada | 317 | $884K | $599 | 44% | 41 |
| South Whittier | 238 | $795K | $586 | 57% | 40 |
| West Whittier-Los Nietos | 93 | $792K | $578 | 40% | 51 |
| Santa Fe Springs | 82 | $766K | $554 | 49% | 51 |
| East Whittier | 67 | $920K | $596 | 50% | 40 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in South Whittier
What do homes sell for in South Whittier, CA?
238 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $795K, $586 a square foot. Houses sold for about $794K, condos for about $640K in the year to May 2026.
Is South Whittier a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 59 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 22 sold, about 2.6 months of supply. Buyers paid 100.9% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in South Whittier?
August brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in South Whittier?
About 0.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $795K home that’s near $4,960.
Where can I see homes for sale in South Whittier?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry South Whittier’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to South Whittier.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).