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- $2,399,000
- Listed Jul 14, 2026 · $505/sq ft
- Last sold price
- No recorded sale
4 beds|6 ba|4,753 sqft|44,645 sqft lot|1939 Built|90 days listed
13978 Summit Dr, Whittier, CA 90602
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.
Listing agent: Enrique CamposDRE #01806053ecampos@c21plaza.com, Listing office: Century 21 Masters
MLS data updated 10/17/2026, 1:14:01 AM PT
Source: CRMLSMLS #: SR26152865
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Latest asking price$2,399,000
Oct 13, 2026
Available records22026
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$2,399,000Asking price recorded · Oct 13, 2026ZIP 90602 · Oct 2026
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