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Friendly Hills, Whittier

Friendly Hills trades on lot, view, and privacy.

Friendly Hills is Whittier's premier neighborhood, built on the hills above Whittier College with wider lots, mature landscaping, and view corridors. Buyers here are patient, detail-driven, and reward well-maintained homes that respect the character of the neighborhood.

What drives price in Friendly Hills

  • •Lot size and frontage
  • •View corridor toward the basin
  • •East Whittier City School District boundary
  • •Original character vs. sensitive updates
  • •Access to Friendly Hills Country Club

Who buys in Friendly Hills

Established Los Angeles County families relocating for lot and view, plus long-tenure Whittier homeowners moving up from the flats.

Selling strategy

Presentation emphasizes drone photography, the lot and view narrative, and the character of the home. Marketing runs a slightly longer window than Uptown or East Whittier because the buyer pool is more specific.

Schools

East Whittier City School District elementary and middle, plus Whittier Union High feeders.

Frequently Asked Questions

+How long does a Friendly Hills home take to sell?

Timing varies by property, price, condition, and competing listings. View-and-lot homes above the neighborhood median often take longer because the buyer pool is more specific.

Thinking about selling in Friendly Hills?

Every home in Friendly Hills is different. Share what you're considering and Joe will review your request and follow up personally.

© 2026 Joe Melendez, Coldwell Banker Diamond. DRE #01513916. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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