16186 PETERSON Drive
Whittier, CA, 90605
$2,650,000
Original list price: $2,750,000
MLS: PW26136164
Beds
5
Baths
6
Sq Ft
6,090
Lot
0.58 ac
Year Built
2008
MLS #
PW26136164
Days on Market
42
Listed
Jun 22, 2026
Description
Luxurious Custom-Built Mediterranean Estate with Sweeping Views ... Over Half-Acre Lot Tucked Away in Prestigious 24-Hour Guard-Gated Community of Friendly Hills Estates - Approx 6,090 Square Feet of Living Space Includes Five Bedrooms, Five Full & One Half Bathrooms, Beautiful Library/Office, and Home Theatre w/120-inch Projection Screen - Sprawling 25,139-Square Foot Terraced Lot Surrounded by Stunning Views of Nature & All the Way Out to Catalina Island - Enjoy Sparkling Pool & Spa w/Solar Heating System & Retractable Cover, Large Balcony Viewing Deck w/Spiral Staircase to Entertaining Area Below, Solid Covered Concrete Patio w/Lighting, and Built-In BBQ - Space for Future ADU, Sport Court, Batting Cages, Fruit Orchard & More at Bottom of Lot ... Options are Unlimited! Beautiful Curb Appeal Highlighted by Extensive Use of Stacked Stone, Stamped Concrete Driveway & Walkways, and Your Own Private Putting Green - Double Wood & Glass Entry Doors Open to Formal Foyer - High Quality Upgrades & Finishes Throughout this Home, Including Handsome Engineered Oak Flooring, Milgard WoodClad Windows, Dual Staircases, Custom Closet Organizers, Designer Moldings, Solid Wood Interior Doors & More - Large Formal Dining Room w/Elegant Coved Ceiling - Oversized Formal Living Room Boasts Precast Fireplace, 14-Ft Ceilings & Space to Host Endless Family & Friends - Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen Features Extensive Custom Wood Cabinetry, Granite Countertops, Center Island w/Bar Top Seating & Prep Sink, and Stainless-Steel Thermador Appliances, Including Microwave, Dishwasher, Double Ovens, Warming Drawer, 6-Burner Gas Cooktop w/Hood, and Built-In Refrigerator - Spacious Primary Suite has Romantic Fireplace & Big Walk-In Closet - Primary Bathroom Offers Dual Stone Vanities, Jetted Tub & Steam Shower w/Seat - All Bedrooms have En-Suite Bathrooms Finished w/Travertine Flooring & Stone Vanities - Convenient Inside Laundry Room w/Sink - Attached 3-Car Garage w/Built-In EV Charger - Single Loaded Street (no immediate neighbor) Provides Incredible Parking Space for Guests - Four HVAC Systems – 29-Panel Solar Energy System (fully owned) - Award-Winning East Whittier City & Whittier Union High School Districts, Zoned for Murphy Ranch Elementary, Granada Middle & La Serna High - Friendly Hills Estates Provides a 24-Hour Guard Station, Plus Drive by Security Throughout the Community - Nearby Friendly Hills Country Club has Scenic 18-Hole Golf Course, Plus Pool, Tennis & Social Events
Location
Whittier, Los Angeles County, CA 90605
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Kristen Fowler · First Team Real Estate
Listing information is provided courtesy of the Greater Antelope Valley Association of Realtors (GAVAR) and California Regional MLS (CRMLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or by Mike Watson. All data, including square footage, lot size, room count, permits, and school assignment, should be independently verified. Properties shown may be listed by brokerages other than Keller Williams Realty. Listings are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice.
Payment estimate
$20,017
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI + HOA. Down payment: $265,000 · Loan: $2,385,000
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.66% as of Jul 30, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $15,327
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $2,760
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $994
- HOA dues
- $636
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Today's Rates
As of Jul 30, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.66%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.04%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
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Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Whittier home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $92,750 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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