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13978 Summit Drive

Whittier, CA 90602
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Bed 4

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Bath 6

Bath

SqFt4,753

Sqft

SqFt44,645

Sqft(Lot)

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 wit h 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.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $2,600,000

AD Id : 91114487

MLS Id : SR26152865

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 44,645 Sqft

Living Area Size : 4,753

Year Built : 1939

Garage : 3

County : Los Angeles

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 6 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Has Basement: 1

    Flooring Information

    Wood
  • Interior Features

    BuiltInFeatures, Balcony, BreakfastArea, HighCeilings, MultipleStaircases, OpenFloorplan, AllBedroomsUp, EntranceFoyer
    Appliances: DoubleOven, Dishwasher, GasRange, Microwave, Refrigerator
    Laundry Features: InKitchen
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: CentralAir

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1939
    Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco, WoodSiding
    Stories: 2
    Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Open, Patio
    Pool Features: InGround, Private
    Private Pool: Yes
    View: CityLights, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Pool

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 44645 Lot Size Acres: 1.0249 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 44,645 Lot Description: LotOver40000Sqft,StreetLevel

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $2600000
    Original Price: $2800000
    CashToNewLoan, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 8138022036 Tax Lot: 4

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 3 Driveway, Paved, GarageFacesRear, RvPotential

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 3

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Junior High School: Senior High School: Whittier
  • Utility Information

    SewerConnected
  • Location Information

    Direction: Mar Vista St to Vale Dr to Eastridge Dr to Summit Dr WaterSource: Public Security Features: CarbonMonoxideDetectors,SmokeDetectors
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7714 Vale Drive, Whittier, CA, 90602 $2,999,999 3 4 4,602 18,560 Sqft
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14018 Mar Vista, Whittier, CA, 90602 $1,088,000 4 3 2,263 12,966 Sqft
13822 Franklin Street, Whittier, CA, 90602 $995,000 4 2 1,713 7,915 Sqft
8029 Griffith, Whittier, CA, 90602 $988,000 3 2 1,216 5,799 Sqft
7220 -32 Bright Avenue, Whittier, CA, 90602 $6,800,000 33 31 19,602 27,361 Sqft
7313 Comstock Avenue, Whittier, CA, 90602 $2,265,000 3 2 -- 7,001 Sqft
8146 Bright Avenue, Whittier, CA, 90602 $1,675,000 7 6 3,339 9,336 Sqft
13123 Cullen St, Whittier, CA, 90602 $739,888 2 1 875 5,093 Sqft
7751 Milton Avenue, Whittier, CA, 90602 $1,575,000 5 5 3,110 6,898 Sqft

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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/10/2026 @ 17:48

MLS: SR26152865 LISTED BY: Enrique Campos, Century 21 Masters 818-892-9314 SOURCE: CRMLS

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