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$915,758$488 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $486,000 on May 31, 2016

10440 MESSINA DR

WHITTIER, CA 90603
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,875 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$916K
$892K low$939K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$486,000 · May 31, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,191 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$723,266 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$387,593
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$335,673
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$709,086

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Leffingwell ElementaryA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Granada Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
La Serna High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Whittier Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90603These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.33
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.398

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,924
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,211 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,204
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$137,066
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

10440 Messina Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 72% of homes in Whittier 90603
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Whittier 90603
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Whittier 90603
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Whittier 90603

What homes are worth in Whittier 90603

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$528K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Whittier 90603.

How it measures up in Whittier 90603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whittier 90603.

Estimated value$915,758
CheaperTypical $835,020Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$488
CheaperTypical $542Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,875 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,580 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 10440 Messina Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhittier 90603Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$915,75872% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48824% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,875 ft²74% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac67% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than195561% of homes47% of homes

About 10440 Messina Dr

How much is 10440 Messina Dr, Whittier, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 10440 Messina Dr, Whittier, CA is $915,758 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $892,165 to $939,351. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 10440 Messina Dr, Whittier, CA last sell?

10440 Messina Dr, Whittier, CA last sold on May 31, 2016 for $486,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 10440 Messina Dr, Whittier, CA?

10440 Messina Dr, Whittier, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,875 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 10440 Messina Dr, Whittier, CA built?

10440 Messina Dr, Whittier, CA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.

What schools serve 10440 Messina Dr, Whittier, CA?

10440 Messina Dr, Whittier, CA is assigned to Leffingwell Elementary (elementary), rated A; Granada Middle School (middle), rated A-; La Serna High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Whittier Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 10440 Messina Dr, Whittier, CA compare to other homes in Whittier 90603?

Among the 6,308 homes in Whittier 90603, it is worth more than 72% of them ($915,758 against a typical $835,020), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($488 against a typical $542), it is bigger than 74% of them (1,875 ft² against a typical 1,580 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1955 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 58% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 10440 Messina Dr, Whittier, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 10440 Messina Dr, Whittier, CA was $9,191. The county assessed it at $723,266.

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