13978 Summit Drive, Whittier, CA 90602

Single-Family · For sale · $2,800,000 · MLS# SR26152865

Single-Family for sale in Southern California — $2,800,000. 4 beds · 6 baths · 4,753 sqft. 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 th…

13978 Summit Drive
For sale

$2,800,000

13978 Summit Drive, Whittier, CA 90602

4beds
6baths
4,753sqft
Single-FamilyProperty type
1939Year built
1.02 acresLot size
4,753 sqftLiving area
$589/sqftPrice / sqft
HOA
3 spacesGarage

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 6
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • Half bathrooms: 2

Heating

  • Heating: Central

Cooling

  • Cooling: Central Air

Appliances

  • Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: In Kitchen

Interior area

  • Living area: 4,753 sqft

Property

Parking

  • Total parking spaces: 3
  • Garage spaces: 3

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.02 acres

Features

  • Pool features: In Ground, Private
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Pool

Construction

Type & style

  • Home type: Single-Family
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

  • Year built: 1939

Community & HOA

Community

  • Has HOA: No

Financial & listing details

  • Days on market: 3 days
  • Price / sqft: $589
  • Status: Active
  • MLS#: SR26152865

Location

  • City: Whittier
  • ZIP: 90602

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.

Listing updated: July 16, 2026 at 6:20 AM

Listed by: Enrique Campos, Century 21 Masters

Source: CRMLS, MLS#: SR26152865, Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Whittier

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 6
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • Half bathrooms: 2

Heating

  • Heating: Central

Cooling

  • Cooling: Central Air

Appliances

  • Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: In Kitchen

Interior area

  • Living area: 4,753 sqft

Property

Parking

  • Total parking spaces: 3
  • Garage spaces: 3

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.02 acres

Features

  • Pool features: In Ground, Private
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Pool

Construction

Type & style

  • Home type: Single-Family
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

  • Year built: 1939

Community & HOA

Community

  • Has HOA: No

Financial & listing details

  • Days on market: 3 days
  • Price / sqft: $589
  • Status: Active
  • MLS#: SR26152865

Location

  • City: Whittier
  • ZIP: 90602

Price history

DateEventPrice
7/15/2026Source: CRMLS, #SR26152865Listed for sale$2,800,000$589/sqft
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