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Real Estate/CA/Whittier/13978 Summit Drive
Interior
For Sale
$2,800,000
Est. $15,680/mo

13978 Summit Drive, Whittier, CA 90602

bed
4
Bedrooms
bathtub
6
Bathrooms
square_foot
4,753
Square Feet

About this home

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.

Property Facts

bed

Bedrooms

4

bathtub

Bathrooms

6

square_foot

Square Feet

4,753

landscape

Lot Size

44,645 sqft

calendar_month

Year Built

1939

home_work

Property Type

Single Family Residence

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Days on Market

0

payments

HOA Fee

N/A

garage

Garage Total

3

fingerprint

MLS #

SR26152865

Interior Details

General Interior

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

Kitchen & Appliances

Appliances

Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator

Laundry

In Kitchen

Bed & Bath

Main Level Bedrooms

4

Main Level Bathrooms

6

Climate Control

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central

Parking

Total Parking Spaces

3

Garage Spaces

3

Attached Garage

Yes

Parking Features

Driveway, Paved, Garage Faces Rear, Rv Potential

Exterior & Lot

Building & Construction

Patio & Porch

Covered, Open, Patio

Fencing

Block, Partial

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

Construction

Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding

Foundation

Slab

Lot & Grounds

Lot Features

Lot Over40000 Sqft, Street Level

Pool Features

In Ground, Private

Sewer

Sewer Tap Paid

Water Source

Public

Community & HOA

Association Info

Community Features

Biking, Mountainous, Sidewalks

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$0

Principal & Interest:
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Property Tax:
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Home Insurance:
$0
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Market Insights

90602|Whittier
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Avg. time on market

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Flood & Climate Risk

Flood Risk

Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone

Low

Wildfire Risk

Moderate — near wildland-urban interface

Moderate

Heat Risk

Low — moderate summer temperatures

Low

Earthquake Risk

Southern California seismic zone

Moderate
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Noise Levels

TrafficQuiet residential street
AirportMinimal airport noise
CommercialLow commercial activity nearby
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