Listed by Matt Luke•DRE #01379779• Major League Properties
Contact: 714-412-1982
For sale
$950,000
Est. $6,551/mo —
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,840
sq ft
9624 Rufus, Whittier, CA 90604
About this home
Welcome Home to 9624 Rufus Avenue! This beautifully appointed single-level home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,840 square feet of comfortable living space on a 6,135 square foot lot. The inviting kitchen features titanium-toned luxury vinyl flooring, granite countertops, updated cabinet hardware, a four-burner cooktop, a large single-basin sink, a charming brick accent wall, bar seating and a spacious walk-in pantry. The adjoining dining area features a decorative upper wall shelf and chair rail detailing. The living room offers a warm brick fireplace and hearth, recessed lighting, faux painting and sliding glass doors providing access to the side yard. A spacious separate family room provides additional living and entertaining space with laminate flooring, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, dual-pane windows and a sliding glass door opening to the backyard. The primary suite features plush carpeting, two closets with mirrored wardrobe doors, fresh paint, custom drapery and an updated vanity with new hardware and fixtures. The primary bathroom is beautifully finished with marble tile, a mosaic-accented shower, porcelain tile flooring, and updated fixtures. The secondary bedrooms offer carpeting and their own distinctive features, including ceiling fans, window coverings and one with a charming built-in bed nook. The guest bathroom includes porcelain tile flooring, a tub/shower combination, chair rail detail, and a freshly painted vanity with updated hardware. Completing the home are an attached two-car garage with built-in shelving and cabinetry along with convenient laundry facilities. Other amenities include double paned windows , newer water heater and central AC. Outside, enjoy a private backyard with a covered patio, dog run, and a spacious grassy area. With its desirable single-story floor plan, multiple living spaces and thoughtful updates throughout, 9624 Rufus Avenue is a wonderful place to call home!
Southeast La, located between the San Gabriel River and the I-710 corridor, is a residential and industrial Downey neighborhood with wide arterial boulevards and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Firestone Blvd and Lakewood Blvd crossroads, where taquerias, bakeries, and small storefronts line the sidewalks under steady traffic. Mid-century ranch homes and low-slung apartment courts sit behind mature street trees, while warehouse blocks and auto-oriented retail shape the edges. The Rio Hondo and river-channel paths add a linear, open-sky backdrop for walks and bike rides. Community rituals often orbit local staples like Porto’s Bakery & Cafe, the Downey Theatre, and the Columbia Memorial Space Center. The pace feels practical and grounded, with daily life organized around boulevards, schools, and civic spaces.
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Offer insights
9624 Rufus · $950,000
$964K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $964K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
52 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Recessed lighting
Granite counters
Double pane windows
Turnkey condition
Updated/remodeled
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
All bedrooms on one level
Main-floor primary bedroom
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Main-level bathrooms: 2
Remodeled bathrooms
Kitchen
Family kitchen
Breakfast counter / bar
Granite counters
Laundry & utility
Laundry in garage
Has laundry
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central heating (furnace)
Central cooling
Exterior features
Covered patio
Block wall fencing
Has fence
No pool
Home design
Single-story house
One-level living
No accessory dwelling unit
Parking
Attached garage
2 garage spaces
2 total parking spaces
Construction
Stucco exterior
Composition roof
Raised foundation
Built (year from assessor)
Utilities
Public/district water
Public sewer (connected)
HOA & community
Suburban community
Land lease
Other
No common walls
Single-unit property
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This turnkey Family home offers an updated Family kitchen with ample cabinets, pergo flooring, pantry, and a spacious eating area, living room with a cozy brick fireplace and slider leading to 1 of 2 covered patios, extended family room with access to covered patio and the well maintained private backyard, master bedroom with two mirrored double door closets, and private bath with dressing area, newer dual pane windows, central air, remodeled full bath, wide concrete driveway with brick insets, and a two car garage with laundry area with utility sink, direct home access, and a sectional door with auto. opener. Put this home first on your list as a MUST SEE.
CRMLS #P683878
May 22, 2009
Sold
$366,000
$199/sq ft
May 15, 2009
Listing Removed
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Apr 20, 2009
Contingent
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Apr 16, 2009
Listed
$349,900
$190/sq ft
Adorable and spacious family home. REGULAR SALE!! Kitchen has lots of cabinets, pergo flooring, ample eating area and direct access to garage. Living room has brick fireplace. Family room with sliding doors to lovely backyard. Spacious master bedroom with 2 closet areas and private 3/4 bathroom. Remodeled full guest bathroom. Pergo flooring , newer windows and sliding doors. Clean and well maintained home. Show & sell.
CRMLS #P267408
Feb 9, 2002
Sold
$225,000
$122/sq ft
Nov 5, 2001
Listed
$240,000
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 12, 1993
Sold
$190,000
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 11, 1972
Sold
$25,500
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,202 (+8.8%)
$234,249 + $236,760
$471,009
2024
$5,701 (+1.7%)
$234,249 + $236,760
$471,009
2023
$5,603 (+2.2%)
$229,656 + $232,118
$461,774
2022
$5,481 (+2.1%)
$225,153 + $227,567
$452,720
2021
$5,369 (+1.1%)
$220,739 + $223,105
$443,844
2020
$5,309 (+0.9%)
$216,411 + $218,731
$435,142
2019
$5,260 (+3.7%)
$214,192 + $216,489
$430,681
2018
$5,072 (+1.8%)
$209,993 + $212,245
$422,238
2017
$4,985 (+4.0%)
$201,840 + $204,004
$405,844
2016
$4,795 (+0.7%)
$201,840 + $204,004
$405,844
2015
$4,764 (+1.4%)
$197,883 + $200,004
$397,887
2014
$4,697 (+15.2%)
$191,093 + $193,142
$384,235
2012
$4,077 (−8.7%)
$190,230 + $192,270
$382,500
2011
$4,468 (−6.8%)
$171,000 + $161,000
$332,000
2010
$4,793 (+50.1%)
$188,966 + $178,915
$367,881
2009
$3,193 (+3.3%)
$187,554 + $177,578
$365,132
2008
$3,091
$171,616 + $86,494
$258,110
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,135 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,840
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,840
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
8159010020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 29, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residence Zone
Residential Zones preserve, protect, and enhance areas for residential land uses in a range of densities; provide for orderly, well-planned, and balanced growth of residential neighborhoods; and ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling. These zones also provide for the appropriate location of public and semi-public uses such as schools, parks, and religious facilities that can serve and complement residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Whittier, CA • 90604
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Whittier. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 9624 Rufus
$942,771
$7,229 under list price of $950K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $826K to $975K.