17203 De Groot Place
Cerritos, CA 90703
Listing broker / agent: Gatehouse Properties · Christie Shaia · 949-933-2661 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26217785 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 15:53 UTC
About this property
Nestled in a highly desired Cerritos neighborhood, this special home has been enjoyed by original homeowners for 57 years. Located in a prime interior cul-de-sac within the highly-acclaimed ABC Unified School District, walking distance to Wittmann Elementary and Whitney High School ranked #1 in California by US News (admission by qualifying examination), this perfectly positioned home offers plenty with access to nearby Cerritos Park East and Cerritos Town Center for a variety of recreation, athletics, grocery, dining, shopping and more! Upon entry, this inviting home is anchored by it’s exceptionally open and bright Living Room, featuring wood-beamed vaulted ceilings surrounded by dual pane windows and a gas fireplace. The adjacent Bonus Room used as a Den, with direct-garage access, corner windows, and an open-shelf closet, provides flexible use of space with the option to enclose the area for a fourth bedroom or home office. The spacious Dining and Kitchen areas are seamlessly connected through a wide breezeway with a similar open-feel, offering ample cabinetry, recessed lighting, vinyl plank flooring, newer appliances and direct-access through a dual pane slider to a charming backyard with mature landscape, a stone-paved path and covered patio. The Master Retreat exudes tranquillity with vaulted ceilings, an over-sized window showcasing peaceful backyard views, a walk-in dressing area with multiple closets and vanity, separate from the shower/lavatory space with privacy glass windows for optimal light and ventilation. Two sizable secondary bedrooms include extra-wide closets, vinyl plank flooring, ceiling fans, and dual pane windows. A full-size hallway bath complete with a stand-in shower tub, is easily accessible to all bedrooms and living areas. A large, two-car garage with side-yard access includes built-in cabinets, open shelving, storage racks, washer/dryer included. Central heating, air conditioning, custom shutters and blinds, front and backyard security gates, and automatic sprinkler system are notable features. Bring your vision to life in this well-loved home by making it uniquely yours with endless potential to create a home that reflects your style in a location rarely available. Reach out for a private tour to experience the same warm-welcome enjoyed by one family all these years!
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26217785
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,531 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.124 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1969
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 7
Building
- Year built
- 1969
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bonus Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
- Appliances
- Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Accessibility features
- None
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Concrete, Covered
- Exterior features
- Awnings
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Curbs, Park, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Wittmann
- High school district
- ABC Unified
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wittmann (Helen) Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) ABC Unified · Cerritos | K–6 | 0.2 mi |
| Whitney (Gretchen) High (school website, opens in a new tab) ABC Unified · Cerritos | 7–12 | 0.3 mi |
| Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) ABC Unified · Cerritos | K–6 | 0.6 mi |
| Kennedy (John F.) Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) ABC Unified · Artesia | K–6 | 0.7 mi |
| Tracy (Wilbur) High (Continuation) (school website, opens in a new tab) ABC Unified · Cerritos | 9–12 | 0.8 mi |
| Cerritos High (school website, opens in a new tab) ABC Unified · Cerritos | 9–12 | 0.8 mi |
| Carmenita Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) ABC Unified · Cerritos | 7–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) ABC Unified · Cerritos | K–6 | 1.0 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
- $1,049,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,049,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 07:31 | $1,049,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-20 16:39 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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