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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 4,753 Sq. Ft.
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 days ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 13978 Summit Dr

General

  • Price: $2,800,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRMLS
  • MLS ID: SR26152865
  • Updated: 7/16/2026
  • Days on Market: 4 days
  • Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Formal Entry, Separate Family Room, Bonus Room, Basement, All Bedrooms Up, Foyer, Family Room
  • Interior Features: Balcony, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, 2 Staircases, Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Wood Burning, Living Room, Patio
  • Eating Areas: Separated, Breakfast Nook
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher
  • Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Kitchen

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground, Private
  • Spa Description: None

Exterior

  • Deck/Patio: Covered, Cabana, Open Patio

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: Paved, Driveway, Garage Faces Rear, RV Potential

Location

  • County: Los Angeles
  • Driving Directions: Mar Vista St to Vale Dr to Eastridge Dr to Summit Dr

School Information

  • School District: Whittier Union High
  • High School: WHITTI

Community

  • Community Features: Biking, Mountainous, Sidewalks

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction: Wood Siding, Brick, Stucco
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Disability Access: Parking
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Stories/Levels: Two
  • Stories Description: Two
  • Square Feet: 4,753
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Fixer

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Guesthouse

Lot Features

  • Property View: Ocean, City Lights, See Remarks, Pool, Hills, Panoramic
  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.0249
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 44,645
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Description: Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Level with Street
  • Fencing (Description): Block, Partial

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $589.1

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard

Listed by Century 21 Masters, Enrique Campos

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  • Enrique Campos

    Century 21 Masters

818-300-1595

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Schools serving 13978 Summit Dr

School Districts:Whittier Union High School District, East Whittier City Elementary School District
NameGradesDistance
Ocean View Elementary School, Whittier, CA
14359 2nd Street, Whittier, CA 90605
K-51 mi
East Whittier Middle School
14421 Whittier Boulevard, Whittier, CA 90605
6-81.3 mi
California High School
9800 S. Mills Ave., Whittier, CA 90604
9-122.1 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 13978 Summit Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/15/2026
Listed
$2,800,000
633.49%
MLS
1/16/2015
Sold
$381,738
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Tax History for 13978 Summit Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$25,548
9%
$2,049,863
4%
2023
$23,346
3%
$1,970,266
2%
2022
$22,726
21%
$1,931,634
23%
2021
$18,789
5%
$1,575,000
5%
2020
$17,861
13%
$1,495,000
15%
2019
$15,793
10%
$1,296,000
8%
2018
$14,375
10%
$1,200,000
11%
2017
$13,081
11%
$1,082,153
9%
2016
$11,820
-5%
$991,899
-5%
2015
$12,497
—
$1,045,000
—
2014
$12,543
19%
$1,045,000
19%
2013
$10,577
—
$880,000
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13978 Summit Drive, Whittier, CA 90602 (MLS# SR26152865) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 13978 Summit Drive is currently listed for $2,800,000 and was received on July 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 13978 Summit Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Whittier? You can browse all Whittier real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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