13978 Summit Drive
Whittier, CA, 90602
$2,399,000
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,753 SqFt
1.02 Acres
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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.

Property Details

Price:
$2,399,000
MLS #:
SR26152865
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
670whittier
Listed Date:
Jul 15, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
4,753
Lot Size:
44,645 sqft / 1.02 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1939
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Schools

School District:
Whittier Union High
High School:
Whittier

Interior

Appliances
Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Balcony, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, 2 Staircases, Open Floorplan
Laundry Features
In Kitchen
Levels
Two
Main Level Bathrooms
6
Main Level Bedrooms
4

Exterior

Accessibility Features
Parking
Architectural Style
Colonial
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Community Features
Biking, Mountainous, Sidewalks
Construction Materials
Wood Siding, Brick, Stucco
Covered Spaces
3
Fencing
Block, Partial
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Features
Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Level with Street
Open Parking YN
1
Other Structures
Guest House
Parking Features
Paved, Driveway, Garage Faces Rear, RV Potential
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
Covered, Cabana, Patio Open
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Spa Features
None
Stories
2
View
Ocean, City Lights, See Remarks, Pool, Hills, Panoramic

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Market Summary

Current real estate data for Single Family in Whittier as of Oct 19, 2026
253
Single Family Listed
55
Avg DOM
514
Avg $ / SqFt
$937,388
Avg List Price

Property Summary

    13978 Summit Drive Whittier CA is a Single Family for sale in Whittier, CA, 90602. It is listed for $2,399,000 and features 4 beds, 5 baths, and has approximately 4,753 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1939. The current price per square foot is $505. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Whittier is $514. The average listing price for Single Family in Whittier is $937,388.

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