Altura at The Groves
11821 Skylark Cir,
Whittier, CA 90606
$2,795 - $8,703
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The Shire
13716 Penn St,
Whittier,
CA
90602
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The Shire
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About The Shire
Prime location in Whittier with walking distance to Uptown Whittier.
The Shire is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90602 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Whittier City Elementary School District attendance zone.
Apartment Features
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Refrigerator
Heating
Oven
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Balcony
13716 Penn St,
Whittier,
CA
90602
Whittier City is a large neighborhood located in Los Angeles County. With a melting pot of cultures, this neighborhood encompasses diversity. Whitter City boasts excellent retailers and restaurants around town, and because of its close proximity to Downtown Los Angeles, residents can easily access this nearby bustling commercial district for even more shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
With a lower than average cost of rent compared to other areas of California, there are great apartment options available in Whittier City that won’t break the bank. In this mountainous neighborhood, you’ll be able to live a Southern California lifestyle in an affordable fashion.
An abundance of opportunities for hiking and mountain biking are available in the neighboring rolling hills.
Learn more about living in Whittier City
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Whittier City | Whittier, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,341 | $1,444 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,431 | $1,667 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,036 | $2,106 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,365 | $2,546 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 11.2 mi |
The Shire is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from Whittier College. It is also near Rio Hondo Community College and Biola University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Whittier include Atlantic, located 9.3 miles from The Shire. The Shire is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 19.2 miles or 29 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 27.4 miles or 37 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 18 min | 9.3 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 9.5 mi |
| Drive: | 19 min | 10.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 15 min | 10.1 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 10.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.7 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.4 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.7 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 11.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Drive: | 29 min | 19.2 mi |
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 37 min | 27.4 mi |
Walkability Near The Shire
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
75
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from The Shire.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
The Shire has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 2-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Pio Pico State Historic Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Whittier Narrows Nature Center
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.4 mi |
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La Habra Historical Museum
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.9 mi |
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Children's Museum at La Habra
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.0 mi |
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Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
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Drive: | 16 min | 7.8 mi |
The Shire has 5 parks within 7.8 miles, including Pio Pico State Historic Park, Whittier Narrows Nature Center, and La Habra Historical Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.7 mi |
The Shire has 3 hospitals within 5.7 miles, the nearest is PIH Health Hospital - Whittier which is 1.8 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 26 min | 14.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 34 min | 25.7 mi |
The Shire is 14.4 miles from Los Alamitos Army Airfield, and is convenient to other military bases, including Los Angeles Air Force Base.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
13716 Penn St
Whittier, CA 90602