1553 Amate
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
Listing broker / agent: T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants · Kristine Leggitt · 714-501-1971 · CRMLS
MLS # PW26178123 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 05:39 UTC
About this property
This Equestrian property is unique with a 3 level home, perched high on a hillside, offering sweeping panoramas views, from the city lights all the way to the Pacific Ocean, on a 32,013 sq.ft. lot. La Habra Heights offers horse trails that take you out of the city and into nature, which you can access from this property. There is a barn and stables for (2) horses and a tack & storage shed. With massive multilevel decks seamlessly blend the indoor and outdoor living, perfect for entertaining or relaxing with lots of privacy. This house has a vintage charm that is very inviting. The Original fireplace has a retro element that anchors the living room that opens to the huge deck overlooking the city. The upper level of the home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops, tile backslash and tile floors; with a mudroom that leads outdoors and to the garage & laundry area. Come enjoy the Lower-Level Lounge, with it can be used as a Billard room, or a Detached Guest Room with ensuite bathroom. It has stunning views all the way around this level , with its own entrance and deck. You could possibly convert this space into an ADU by adding a small kitchen. In addition to all that, there is a Wine Cellar or Speak Easy possibly: that is a very unique space! Come here to unwind in a space that always stays cool. There is also gym, located at the 3rd level at far back of the house, includes the equipment for a good workout. Plus, there is lots of space to grow a garden. The garages can hold 5 cars total. The (2) car garage hosts the laundry area with new epoxy flooring. The (3) car garage has 10’ ceilings; high enough for a car lift. It is boat deep at 30’; 400-amp panel gives you plenty of power. Even the garage has a view with (2) large windows & work bench. Lots of storage space behind doors. There is access from the private road to the barn and back lot. The best fruit trees around are a few steps out the door. Truly a must see! Possiblities are endless...Come take a look, this could be your home forever!
Property details
- MLS number
- PW26178123
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 2,549 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.7349 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1941
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Listing
- Days on market
- 54
Building
- Year built
- 1941
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Building stories
- 3
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 3
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 3
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wine Cellar
- Interior features
- All Bedrooms Down, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 5
- Garage spaces
- 5
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Catalina, City Lights, Hills
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Type Unknown
- Community features
- Horse Trails, Stables, Rural
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Macy
- Middle / junior school
- Rancho Starbuck
- High school
- La Serna
- High school district
- Lowell Joint Unified
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Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Macy Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Lowell Joint · La Habra | Not reported | 0.5 mi |
| Murphy Ranch Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) East Whittier City Elementary · Whittier | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| Jordan Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Lowell Joint · Whittier | Not reported | 1.2 mi |
| La Habra High (school website, opens in a new tab) Fullerton Joint Union High · La Habra | 9–12 | 1.3 mi |
| El Portal Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Lowell Joint · La Habra | K–6 | 1.4 mi |
| El Cerrito Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) La Habra City Elementary · La Habra | K–6 | 1.4 mi |
| Walnut Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) La Habra City Elementary · La Habra | K–6 | 1.5 mi |
| La Serna High Whittier Union High · Whittier | 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
- $1,399,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,495,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,475,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-07 13:22 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 21:19 | $1,399,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:44 | $1,475,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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