Address
13978 Summit Drive, Whittier, CA
Price
$ 2,600,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#SR26152865
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyLOS ANGELES
- CityWhittier
- AreaWhittier
- Zip90602
- StyleColonial
- Year Built1939
- Price$ 2,600,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage4753
- Lot Size1.0249 Acres
Data Source:
Crisnet MLS
Property Description
Reduced and Perched on an expansive 1.02-acre hilltop lot in the highly coveted Mar Vista Heights neighborhood, 13978 Summit Drive is a masterful, custom-built luxury estate offering panoramic, unobstructed 270 degree views of the city lights and surrounding hillsides. Once featured in Architectural Digest for its standout design, this historic 1939 American Colonial Revival-style masterpiece represents an exceptional opportunity for discerning buyers seeking privacy, prestige, and unparalleled acreage in Whittier's elite enclave. The residence opens to a grand two-story floor plan featuring a spectacular foyer with spiral staircase that leads to the upper-level living quarters.Spanning 4,753 square feet of refined interior space, the home beautifully balances grand architectural scale with timeless comfort. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining, the formal living spaces flow effortlessly to a resort-style backyard oasis, centering around a sparkling pool set against a breathtaking panoramic backdrop. The residence accommodates family and guests with 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and detached Cabana with 2 additional rooms, multiple fireplaces, covered Outdoor Patio all positioned to maximize the serene hilltop ambiance. Combining a rich architectural pedigree with a commanding geographical footprint, this iconic estate delivers an unmatched luxury lifestyle just moments from the Friendly Hills area.
| High School |
|---|
| Whittier High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Listed $2,800,000 |
| 9/9/2026 | 8$2,600,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 4753.00 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Sewer Paid |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Sewer Connected |
| Appliances | Microwave,Refrigerator,Gas Range,Double Oven,Dishwasher |
| HOA Fee | 0.00 |
| Garage Spaces | 3.00 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Covered,Cabana,Patio Open |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Pool Features | In Ground,Private |
| Security Features | Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s) |
| Construction Materials | Wood Siding,Brick,Stucco |
| Year Built | 1939 |
| Electric | Standard |
| View | Ocean,City Lights,See Remarks,Pool,Hills,Panoramic |
| Assessments | Unknown |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Community Features | Biking,Mountainous,Sidewalks |
| Accessibility | Parking |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Other Structures | Guest House |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Directions | Mar Vista St to Vale Dr to Eastridge Dr to Summit Dr |
| High School | Whittier |
| City | Whittier |
| Listing Agent | Enrique Campos - BRE#01806053 |
| Entry Location | 1 |
| High School District | Whittier Union High |
| Number Of Units Total | 1 |
| MLS Area | 670 - Whittier |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 44645.00 |
| Spa Features | None |
| Attached Structure | Detached |
| Price Per Square Foot | 547.02 |
| Property Condition | Fixer |
| High School 2 | WHITTI |
| Assessments Y/N | Yes |
| Structure Type | House |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| Tax Lot | 4 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Balcony,Built-in Features,High Ceilings,2 Staircases,Open Floorplan |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning,Living Room,Patio |
| Total Stories | 2 |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Eating Area | Separated,Breakfast Nook |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Laundry Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Laundry Features | In Kitchen |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Entry Level | 1 |
| Room Type | Formal Entry,Separate Family Room,Bonus Room,Basement,All Bedrooms Up,Foyer,Family Room |
| Appliances Y/N | Yes |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 4 |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 6 |
| Full + 3/4 Baths | 4 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Kitchen Features | Remodeled Kitchen,Kitchen Island |
| Total Baths | 6 |
Exterior Features
| Fencing | Block,Partial |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Paved,Driveway,Garage Faces Rear,RV Potential |
| Lot Features | Lot Over 40000 Sqft,Level with Street |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 3.00 |
| Lot Size Area | 44645.0000 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Fence Y/N | Yes |
| Parking Y/N | Yes |
| Patio Y/N | Yes |
| Lot Size Acres | 1.0249 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Road Frontage Type | City Street |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 90602
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