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.
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Location
6501 Whitworth Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Status
Active Under Contract
1934
1934
Year Built
4
4
Total Bedrooms
4
4
Total Bathrooms
2,885
2,885
Sq.Ft.
Living Space
9,606
9,606
Sq.Ft.
Lot Size
01
Interior
Total Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
4
Full Bathroom
1
Three Quarter Bathrooms
3
Laundry room
Room
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace
Living Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Ceiling Fan
Other Interior Features
Beamed Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
01
Exterior & Building
Stories
2
Pool
Diving Board, Fenced, In Ground
Roof
Barrel
Lot Features
Curbs, Fenced Yard, Street Lighting, Street Paved, Yard
Parking
Detached, Garage, Workshop
Heat Type
Central
Air Conditioning
Central
01
Lot & Area
Status
Active Under Contract
Living Area
2,885 Sq.Ft.
Lot Size
9,606 Sq.Ft.
MLS® ID
26832155
Type
Residential
Year Built
1934
Architecture Styles
Spanish Colonial
Water Frontage
None
View Description
None
01
Finance
Sales Price
$2,995,000
Zoning
LAR1
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