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listing_id: CRLG26187482
status: Active
price: 1149000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1459
sqft_lot: 5093
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1971
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "13542 La Jara"
city: Cerritos
state: CA
zip: 90703
county: "Los Angeles County"
lat: 33.8653052
lng: -118.0427777
days_on_market: 0
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "John Trevino"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(949) 395-2417"
list_agent_license: 01411440
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-08-26
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Los Angeles County | Cerritos | 90703 | 13542 La Jara

13542 La Jara, Cerritos, CA 90703

MLS: CRLG26187482 | Status: Active | Price: $1,149,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,459 5,093 1971

Remarks

This pristine single level home is ideally located in one of the state’s most highly regarded school districts, just minutes from Cerritos Elementary, Bittencourt Park, and Cerritos Towne Center. Lovingly maintained by its owners, this picture perfect residence has been preserved with its original character, including the curtains and wallpaper, offering a rare glimpse of the home as it was when built. The spacious floor plan features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a large living room with vaulted ceilings, a formal dining room, and sliding doors that open to a generous wraparound yard—perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or creating your own outdoor retreat. The private primary suite is thoughtfully positioned at the rear of the home and offers direct access to the backyard. Whether you appreciate the home’s original charm or envision updating it to reflect your own style, this is a wonderful opportunity to make your mark in an exceptional neighborhood. Don’t miss the chance to call this special property home.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRLG26187482
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 0

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom
Appliances Oven Range - Built-In
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Fireplace Living Room
Laundry In Garage
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Concrete
Foundation Slab
Pool None
Style Traditional

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage, Other, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District ABC Unified
High School District ABC Unified
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

John Trevino
Compass
License #: 01411440
Phone: (949) 395-2417

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Cerritos Elementary School public K-6 0.11 mi 10
Cecil B. Stowers Magnet School of International Studies public K-6 0.77 mi 9
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School public K-6 0.84 mi 9
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School public K-6 0.88 mi 10
Whitney High School public 7-12 1.11 mi 10
Carmenita Middle School public 7-8 1.12 mi 9
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School public K-6 1.24 mi 10
George B. Miller Elementary School public K-6 1.24 mi 7
Cerritos High School public 9-12 1.26 mi 10
Steve Luther Elementary School public K-6 1.37 mi 8
Los Coyotes Elementary School public K-6 1.42 mi 10
Arthur F. Corey Elementary School public K-5 1.44 mi 6
Elliott (William F) Elementary School public K-6 1.58 mi 8
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School public K-6 1.59 mi 8
Walker Junior High School public 7-8 1.59 mi 4
John F. Kennedy Elementary School public K-6 1.60 mi 8
Buena Park Junior High School public 6-8 1.69 mi 3
John F. Kennedy High School public 9-12 1.71 mi 9
Raymond Temple Elementary School public K-6 1.74 mi 6
ABC Secondary (Alternative) School public 7-12 1.80 mi N/A

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
15618 Caulfield Ave $999,000 4 2 1,798 PendingDoNotShow
5751 Park West Cir $1,350,000 4 3 2,127 Contingent
7100 El Rey $949,000 3 2 1,189 Active
6275 San Ricardo Way $1,025,000 4 2 1,525 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of August 26, 2026. For the most current information, please contact John Trevino, (949) 395-2417.