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.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
4,753
Lot Size
44,645 sqft
Year Built
1939
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
0
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
3
MLS #
SR26152865
Interior Features
Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Up, Entrance Foyer
Flooring
Wood
Fireplace
Living Room, Outside, Wood Burning
Accessibility
Parking
Appliances
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry
In Kitchen
Main Level Bedrooms
4
Main Level Bathrooms
6
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Total Parking Spaces
3
Garage Spaces
3
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Driveway, Paved, Garage Faces Rear, Rv Potential
Patio & Porch
Covered, Open, Patio
Fencing
Block, Partial
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Lot Over40000 Sqft, Street Level
Pool Features
In Ground, Private
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid
Water Source
Public
Biking, Mountainous, Sidewalks
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features