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Keiana Gunn
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(805) 439-2547 ext. 14

13978 Summit Drive, Whittier, CA 90602

$2,800,000
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BEDS4 BATHS4 full 2 partial SQUARE FEET4,753 MLS#SR26152865
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLWhittier Union High

Listing Courtesy of: Century 21 Masters
Agency Phone: 818-892-9314
Associate Name: Enrique Campos
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Listing Shown by: Farrell Smyth, Inc.
Associate Name: Keiana Gunn


Property 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.

13978 Summit Drive | MLS# SR26152865

This single family home located at 13978 Summit Drive, Whittier, CA 90602 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $2,800,000. This property was built in 1939 and has 4 bedrooms and 4 full and 2 partial baths with 4753 sq. ft. Summit Drive is located within the Whittier Union High school district. Search Whittier real estate on annettemullen.farrellsmyth.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Cooling: CentralAir
Garage: 3 car attached
Heating: Central
Home Style: Colonial
Lot Size: 1.02 Acres
Stories: 2.0
Year Built: 1939

Amenities

BuiltInFeatures
Balcony
BreakfastArea
HighCeilings
MultipleStaircases
OpenFloorplan
AllBedroomsUp
EntranceFoyer

Feature Descriptions

Accessibility: Parking
Appliances: DoubleOven, Dishwasher, GasRange, Microwave, Refrigerator
Community Features: Biking, Mountainous, Sidewalks
Days on Site: 3
Exterior: Brick, Stucco, WoodSiding
Fencing: Block, Partial
Fireplace: LivingRoom, Outside, WoodBurning
Flooring: Wood
Laundry: InKitchen
Lot: LotOver40000Sqft, StreetLevel
Parcel#: 8138022036
Parking: Driveway, Paved, GarageFacesRear, RvPotential
Parking Notes: Driveway, Paved, GarageFacesRear, RvPotential
Patio/Porch: Covered, Open, Patio
Pool: InGround, Private
Security: CarbonMonoxideDetectors, SmokeDetectors
Sewer: SewerTapPaid
Spa: None
Special View Info: CityLights, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Pool
Swimming Pool: Yes
Units: 1
Utilities: SewerConnected
Water: Public

Local Schools

High School: Whittier
School District: Whittier Union High

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Century 21 Masters
Agent Name: Enrique Campos
Agency Phone: 818-892-9314

Shown By

Agent Name: Keiana Gunn
Agent Phone: (805) 439-2547 ext. 14
Agency Title: Farrell Smyth, Inc.

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Estimated Payment

$ 7,048.25 per month $6,231.59 Principal & Interest $0.00 Property Tax (data not provided by mls) $816.67 Homeowner's Insurance

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