Seller's Agent in 2023
Kristina Fruneaux
Coldwell Banker Envision
(714) 592-8299
1 in this area
71 Total Sales
13952 Summit Dr Whittier, CA 90602
Mar Vista Heights NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $4,191,000 - $5,783,000
6
Beds
9
Baths
6,536
Sq Ft
$822/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wine Cellar
- Panoramic View
- Dual Staircase
- Ocean View Elementary School Rated A-
- 1.17 Acre Lot
- Maid or Guest Quarters
About This Home
As of May 2023Iconic Historic Landmark Home For Sale:
A Classic Spanish Revival Architectural Style Home.
This magnificently situated property is a legacy estate of rare character and historic relevance. A prestigious address known for legendary entertaining, this iconic home has hosted dignitaries of State and Screen since it was designed with distinction and grandeur for Aubrey and Bonnie Bell Wardman in 1926 by the renown Architects Webber, Staunton & Spaulding. According to Landmark Designation documents, Aubrey Wardman was an early century scion, known for development of the local oil industry, and for his pioneering efforts to expand the telephone system for Los Angeles and the surrounding counties. The Wardmans were benevolent patrons of their community and were personal friends with dignitaries including Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger. Local legend has it that Nixon and Kissinger used to play cards in the game room, and that Kissinger would treat guests to music played on the grand piano in the drawing room. The use of the Wardman House in “Zorro” remains a part of the local lore, as well!
Features:
The Classic Spanish Revivalist architectural style is seen in every aspect of this majestic home, beginning at the imposing decorative gates leading to a circular courtyard with a Spanish-style Motif Well in the center. You will surely appreciate that this lushly landscaped property was built specifically for luxurious comfort and an amazing indoor/ outdoor entertaining lifestyle, as nearly every room on every level leads to a terrace, a balcony, a manicured lawn, or (famously) an open turret tower with a deck, offering panoramic, spectacular views of Los Angeles for as far as the eye can see. On clear days, you can see all the way to Los Angeles, Long Beach and Palos Verdes, and possibly glimpse the island of Santa Catalina in the far distance. Simply magnificent!
This historic home also features a newly renovated guest house, staff quarters, an oversize 6 car tandem garage, outbuildings for storage and gardening, fruit trees, fountains, and even a built- in BBQ with a spit!
Designated as an Historical Landmark on Sept. 25, 1991, this property is for those who hold history, design, and beauty in the highest regard.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Envision License #01947830 Listed on: 05/30/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1926
Lot Details
- 1.17 Acre Lot
- Landscaped
- Sprinkler System
- Lawn
- Garden
- Front Yard
Parking
- 6 Car Garage
- Parking Available
- Three Garage Doors
- Driveway
Property Views
- Panoramic
- City Lights
- Hills
Home Design
- Spanish Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Spanish Tile Roof
Interior Spaces
- 6,536 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Dual Staircase
- High Ceiling
- Gas Fireplace
- Wine Cellar
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Bonus Room
- Game Room
- Workshop
- Laundry Room
- Finished Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- 9 Full Bathrooms
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
- Walk-in Shower
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Terrace
- Exterior Lighting
Additional Features
- Suburban Location
- Central Air
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 55
- Tax Tract Number 5425
- Assessor Parcel Number 8138022032
- $1,012 per year additional tax assessments
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Built by Spaulding
- Foothills
Recreation
- Hiking Trails
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 19, 2025
Sold by
Lopez Rodolfo Armando and Varela Monica Ivette
Bought by
Lopez-Varela Family Trust and Lopez
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 30, 2023
Closed on
May 8, 2023
Sold by
Whittier College
Bought by
Lopez Rodolfo Armando and Varela Monica Ivette
Seller's Agent
Kristina Fruneaux
Coldwell Banker Envision
Buyer's Agent
Anastasia Kazarian
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
List Price
$4,900,000
Sold Price
$5,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
2.04%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.77%
Original Mortgage
$3,500,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lopez-Varela Family Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Lopez Rodolfo Armando | $5,000,000 | Orange Coast Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Lopez Rodolfo Armando | $3,500,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2023 05/30/23 | Sold | $5,000,000 | +2.0% | $765 / Sq Ft |
| 05/30/2023 05/30/23 | For Sale | $4,900,000 | -- | $750 / Sq Ft |
| 04/25/2023 04/25/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,981 | $5,202,000 | $3,121,200 | $2,080,800 |
| 2024 | $57,981 | $5,100,000 | $3,060,000 | $2,040,000 |
| 2023 | $1,089 | $508,035 | $83,864 | $424,171 |
| 2022 | $1,012 | $498,074 | $82,220 | $415,854 |
| 2021 | $6,640 | $488,308 | $80,608 | $407,700 |
| 2019 | $907 | $473,826 | $78,218 | $395,608 |
| 2018 | $918 | $464,536 | $76,685 | $387,851 |
| 2016 | $902 | $446,500 | $73,708 | $372,792 |
| 2015 | $879 | $439,794 | $72,601 | $367,193 |
| 2014 | $889 | $431,180 | $71,179 | $360,001 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kristina Fruneaux
-
Anastasia Kazarian
A
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Anastasia Kazarian
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
(562) 298-8435
2 in this area
37 Total Sales
-
Francesca Mauro
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Francesca Mauro
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
(562) 902-5100
2 in this area
60 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: PW23094009
APN: 8138-022-032
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