16278 Janine Drive
Whittier, CA 90603
Listing broker / agent: eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc · Alec Weigel · 760-808-5432 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26227217 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 19:48 UTC
About this property
Welcome to 16278 Janine Drive! This Whittier home has been extensively updated and is truly move-in ready, with a long list of recent improvements both inside and out. The home features a brand-new plumbing re-pipe, fresh interior and exterior paint, new laminate plank flooring, new lighting throughout, new skylights, a new range, and beautifully remodeled bathrooms. Inside, the layout feels bright and open with plenty of natural light, large windows, and new skylights adding even more light throughout the home. The kitchen offers generous cabinet and counter space, a new range, and flows nicely into the dining and living areas. The updated flooring runs throughout all of the home, while the bedrooms offer good natural light, ceiling fans, and plenty of usable space. Both bathrooms have been completely remodeled with clean, modern finishes. One of the best features of the property is the outdoor space. The home sits on a great-sized lot with a large grassy front yard and an expansive backyard with plenty of room for entertaining, kids, pets, gardening, or simply enjoying the Southern California weather. Large glass doors off the living area help connect the indoor and outdoor spaces, making the backyard feel like an extension of the home. With so many of the major updates already completed, 16278 Janine Drive offers the opportunity to move right in and enjoy the home from day one.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26227217
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,572 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.2435 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1955
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 0
Building
- Year built
- 1955
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Copper Plumbing
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 3
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Accessibility features
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, No Stairs, Parking, Accessible Doors
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Carport spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Attached Carport, Concrete, Covered, Carport, Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Concrete, Open, Patio
- Exterior features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Street Level, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block, Good Condition, Privacy
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Curbs, Foothills, Gutters, Suburban
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Murphy Ranch
- Middle / junior school
- Granada
- High school
- La Serna
- High school district
- Whittier Union High
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Murphy Ranch Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) East Whittier City Elementary · Whittier | K–5 | 0.3 mi |
| Macy Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Lowell Joint · La Habra | Not reported | 0.6 mi |
| Jordan Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Lowell Joint · Whittier | Not reported | 0.6 mi |
| Leffingwell Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) East Whittier City Elementary · Whittier | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| La Serna High Whittier Union High · Whittier | 9–12 | 1.0 mi |
| El Portal Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Lowell Joint · La Habra | K–6 | 1.3 mi |
| Orchard Dale Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) East Whittier City Elementary · Whittier | Not reported | 1.6 mi |
| La Habra High (school website, opens in a new tab) Fullerton Joint Union High · La Habra | 9–12 | 1.6 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,150,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,150,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 19:26 | $1,150,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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