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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $370,000 on Apr 15, 2010

12426 HOWARD ST

WHITTIER, CA 90601
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,910 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$370,000 · Apr 15, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,647 (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.$487,139 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$289,651
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$197,488
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$477,588

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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
Longfellow Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Whittier High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Walter F. Dexter Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Whittier Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90601These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.395

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
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.33,730
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,923 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,632
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,942
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 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

12426 Howard St 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.

  • Bigger than 66% of homes in North Whittier
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Los Angeles County

How it measures up in Whittier 90601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whittier 90601.

Living area1,910 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 12426 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth WhittierWhittier 90601Los Angeles County
Living areabigger than1,910 ft²66% of homes65% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac55% of homes64% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than195343% of homes43% of homes42% of homes

About 12426 Howard St

When did 12426 Howard St, Whittier, CA last sell?

12426 Howard St, Whittier, CA last sold on Apr 15, 2010 for $370,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12426 Howard St, Whittier, CA?

12426 Howard St, Whittier, CA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,910 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 12426 Howard St, Whittier, CA built?

12426 Howard St, Whittier, CA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 12426 Howard St, Whittier, CA?

12426 Howard St, Whittier, CA is assigned to Longfellow Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Whittier High School (high), rated B; Walter F. Dexter Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Whittier Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12426 Howard St, Whittier, CA compare to other homes in Whittier 90601?

Among the 8,312 homes in Whittier 90601, it is bigger than 65% of them (1,910 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1953 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12426 Howard St, Whittier, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12426 Howard St, Whittier, CA was $6,647. The county assessed it at $487,139.

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