13978 Summit Drive Whittier, CA 90602
Listing Courtesy of: CRMLS / Listed By: Enrique Campos, Century 21 Masters - Contact:  818-300-1595

  13978 Summit Drive Whittier, CA 90602

Active
$2,800,000 (USD)
4
BED
6
BATH
4,753
SQFT

Description

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.

MLS #:
SR26152865
Lot Size
1.02 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1939
Style
Colonial
Views
Panoramic, City Lights, Hills, Pool, Ocean
School District
Whittier Union High
County
Los Angeles County

Listed By

Enrique Campos, Century 21 Masters, Contact: 818-300-1595
Source
CRMLS
Last checked Jul 16 2026 at 1:33 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
  • All Bedrooms Up
  • Balcony
  • Laundry: In Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceilings
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Multiple Staircases
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Breakfast Area
Lot Information
  • Lot Over 40000 Sqft
  • Street Level
Property Features
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Outside
  • Foundation: Slab
Heating and Cooling
  • Central
  • Central Air
Pool Information
  • Private
  • In Ground
Flooring
  • Wood
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Source: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
School Information
  • High School: Whittier
Parking
  • Driveway
  • Paved
  • Garage Faces Rear
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 4,753 sqft
Additional Information: Masters | 818-300-1595
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