6501 Whitworth Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035
6501 Whitworth Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035
6501 Whitworth Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035
6501 Whitworth Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035
6501 Whitworth Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035
6501 Whitworth Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035
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$ 2,995,000
Est. payment | /mo

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,885 SqFt

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$ 2,995,000
Est. payment | /mo
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4 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,885 SqFt

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Sat Jun 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Sun Jun 21, 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue Jun 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,885 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,038

MLS Listing ID CL26832155

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1934

Lot Size 9,606 Sqft

Acres 0.2205

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

6501 Whitworth Drive is a 1934 compound in historic South Carthay, by renowned builder Spyros G. Ponty. This almost 3000 sq. ft. property features a rare corner lot exceeding 9,600 square feet unusual for the Miracle Mile. The estate includes a detached garage with a dedicated workspace, a standalone versatile pool bungalow, and a large swimming pool and spa. Covered by the Mills Act, the property provides substantial and ongoing property tax reductions for the homeowner. The entire residence has been meticulously maintained over the decades, ensuring its original architectural integrity, vintage layout, and classic design elements remain completely intact. As part of the National Register of HIstoric Places as well as the South Carthay HPOZ, this fine property offers an investment opportunity by combining classic architectural design with financial benefits through its Mills Act tax status. The oversized lot functions as a private residential compound, offering versatile spaces for creative home offices, or guest accommodations in the heart of Los Angeles. Located on a prominent corner lot, the home provides private outdoor entertaining spaces centered around the large pool while maintaining proximity to local transportation hubs, cultural landmarks, dining, and shopping. 6501 Whitworth Drive represents a rare real estate offering that pairs a verified historic provenance with modern utility and long-term tax preservation benefits.

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Zoning LAR1

Interior

Interior Features Family Room, Office, Workshop

Heating Central

Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Flooring Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Laundry Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Other

Pool Fenced, In Ground

View Y/N false

View None

Private Pool false

Building

Story 2

Level or Stories Two Story

New Construction No

Others

Tax ID 5087008001

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Listed by John Barrentine • Keller Williams Larchmont

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