6242 Washington Avenue 90601

6242 Washington Avenue is a 1,701 square foot house on a 7,003 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A double car garage stands separate at the back of the property. A separate laundry room extends from the edge of the garage with separate entrance. The house was built in 1919. Previous owners repaired/replaced the entire back of the house that was damaged in the 1987 earthquake and at that time added a primary bedroom with an on-suite bathroom and a family room. It previously sold in August, 1998 for $220,000.

In 1966, street numbers throughout Whittier changed, to conform to the Los Angeles County numbering system, in which each address is unique. 6242 Washington Avenue was 416 Washington Avenue prior to 1966.

SOURCES: The information above has been obtained from original local designation documents, whittier library records and edits from the Whittier Historic Neighborhood Association. It may also include ongoing current ownership input.

most recently updated 2026