$2,995,000

6501 Whitworth Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035

4 beds |
4 baths |
2,885 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1934
9,605sqft lot
—— car garage
$1,038/sqft
Listed 7 days ago

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.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: June 18, 2026
Data Last Updated:: June 25, 2026 at 11:16PM
Listing Office:: Keller Williams Larchmont : 323-762-2600
Listing Agent:: John Barrentine : 310-276-6656
MLS ID:: 26832155

General: Beamed CeilingsWet BarCeiling Fan(s)Utility RoomWalk-In Closet(s)Workshop
Appliances: DishwasherRefrigeratorDryerWasher
Laundry: Laundry Room
Flooring: TileWood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Central
Fireplace: Living RoomFireplace

General: In Ground
Other Structures: Front PorchPatioCoveredOpen
Pool: Diving BoardFencedIn Ground
Parking: GarageWorkshop in GarageParking spaces: 0

General: Stucco2

Originating MLS: CRMLS_CL
County: Los Angeles

Zoning: LAR15087008001
View: None
Fencing: Stucco Wall

Source: CRMLS_CL

This listing courtesy of John Barrentine , Keller Williams Larchmont

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