Whittier is a city with genuine soul—a historic community with tree-lined boulevards, a thriving Uptown district, and neighborhoods that span from charming Craftsman bungalows to hillside estates with sweeping views. Named for poet John Greenleaf Whittier and founded by Quakers in 1887, the city carries a sense of heritage and community pride that newer developments simply cannot replicate.
The real estate market offers remarkable diversity within a compact area. The historic neighborhoods surrounding Whittier College feature lovingly maintained early 20th-century homes with mature landscaping. The Whittier Hills rise to the north with larger properties commanding city-light and mountain views. East Whittier offers spacious mid-century homes on generous lots, while newer developments in the eastern reaches provide modern amenities.
Uptown Whittier has emerged as a genuine destination—an arts district with local restaurants, craft breweries, vintage shops, and a weekly art walk that draws visitors from across the region. Kevin Fox calls this area home and brings decades of hyper-local expertise to every Whittier transaction.