Seller's Agent in 2024
Brian Linder
Compass
(310) 592-5417
3 in this area
48 Total Sales
1402 Old Topanga Canyon Rd Topanga, CA 90290
Estimated Value: $1,180,000 - $1,670,000
1
Bed
1.5
Baths
3,255
Sq Ft
$441/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Detached Guest House
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- No HOA
- Art Studio
- Room in yard for a pool
- Home Office
About This Home
As of July 2024Topanga Skyline Studio | Live/Work Loft, 1957. Own a piece of history in this fabled canyon recording venue, where a long list of music legends has performed over the years, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Robert Plant, and Sting. According to local lore, the mid-century modern building was originally used as a local feed and general store, finally becoming famous in the early 70s as the home of Sir Douglas Quintet drummer Johnny Perez, and one of the influential recording studios in Los Angeles. Household names like Jackson Browne, Bobby McFerrin, Chicago, The Bangles, Spirit, Living Colour, Savoy Brown, The Chieftains, T Bone Burnett, Alison Krauss, Rickie Lee Jones, Billy Preston, The Band, and Little Feat have allegedly produced and recorded hit songs here. No longer zoned for commercial purposes, the property is now being used as a Single Family Residence, although the vintage recording spaces are still intact. Current zoning allows for limited commercial and production activities by the owner/occupant, including an art studio, architecture office, fine arts gallery, recording studio, and many other uses. The current owners stabilized the building shortly after purchase, clearing out debris and opening the floor plan, waterproofing the retaining wall, and adding a new roof, electrical, plumbing, and septic lines, in addition to kitchen and bath finishes. The result is a textured minimalism, with exposed roof rafters and sand-finished plaster walls, like an art compound in Marfa. In addition, the large street-to-street and mostly flat lot offers a number of development opportunities, with a vintage trailer, an old hunting cabin, the possibility of an ADU, and maybe even subdividing like the property across the street. Roughly 2 miles to the Topanga Town Center and 4 miles to Calabasas, nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, the property is close to numerous hiking and horseback riding trails, and not far from the Pacific Ocean.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,754
Year Built
- Built in 1957
Lot Details
- 0.32 Acre Lot
- Property is zoned LCC4-R110000*
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Flat Roof Shape
Interior Spaces
- 3,255 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Dining Area
- Home Office
- Art Studio
- Sound Studio
- Concrete Flooring
- Oven or Range
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 10 Open Parking Spaces
- 10 Parking Spaces
- Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Room in yard for a pool
- Shed
Additional Homes
- Detached Guest House
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 4438-012-001
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 26, 2024
Closed on
Jul 22, 2024
Sold by
Grace James Malcolm
Bought by
Gomez Logan B and Dunn Madison Laurel
Seller's Agent
Brian Linder
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sophie Zeiler
Snyder Sutton Real Estate
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,289,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$161,000
-11.1%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$145,962
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.30%
Original Mortgage
$1,031,200
Outstanding Balance
$1,020,624
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$505,872
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 8, 2013
Closed on
Aug 19, 2013
Sold by
Kemper William
Bought by
Grace James Malcolm
Seller's Agent
Sarah Sutton
Snyder Sutton Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Sutton
Snyder Sutton Real Estate
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$640,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$209,000
-24.62%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.61%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 7, 2012
Sold by
Kemper William
Bought by
Kemper William and Blake William
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
3.27%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 7, 2002
Sold by
Kemper William
Bought by
Kemper William
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gomez Logan B | $1,289,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Grace James Malcolm | $440,004 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Kemper William | -- | Accommodation | |
| Kemper William | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Gomez Logan B | $1,031,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Kemper William | $50,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2024 07/29/24 | Sold | $1,289,000 | +39.4% | $396 / Sq Ft |
| 07/10/2024 07/10/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/03/2024 07/03/24 | Price Changed | $925,000 | -36.2% | $284 / Sq Ft |
| 06/26/2024 06/26/24 | For Sale | $1,450,000 | +126.6% | $445 / Sq Ft |
| 08/22/2013 08/22/13 | Sold | $640,000 | -8.4% | $197 / Sq Ft |
| 08/19/2013 08/19/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/11/2013 07/11/13 | Price Changed | $699,000 | -6.7% | $215 / Sq Ft |
| 06/07/2013 06/07/13 | Price Changed | $749,000 | -6.3% | $230 / Sq Ft |
| 05/29/2013 05/29/13 | Price Changed | $799,000 | -5.9% | $245 / Sq Ft |
| 05/08/2013 05/08/13 | For Sale | $849,000 | -- | $261 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
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 | $9,754 | $1,289,000 | $970,000 | $319,000 |
| 2024 | $9,754 | $769,160 | $600,910 | $168,250 |
| 2023 | $9,539 | $754,079 | $589,128 | $164,951 |
| 2022 | $9,024 | $739,294 | $577,577 | $161,717 |
| 2021 | $8,917 | $724,799 | $566,252 | $158,547 |
| 2019 | $8,626 | $703,303 | $549,457 | $153,846 |
| 2018 | $8,499 | $689,514 | $538,684 | $150,830 |
| 2016 | $8,115 | $662,741 | $517,767 | $144,974 |
| 2015 | $7,988 | $652,787 | $509,990 | $142,797 |
| 2014 | $7,993 | $640,000 | $500,000 | $140,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Brian Linder
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Rick Grahn
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Rick Grahn
Compass
(310) 382-0344
3 in this area
40 Total Sales
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Sophie Zeiler
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Sophie Zeiler
Snyder Sutton Real Estate
(310) 502-7206
26 in this area
37 Total Sales
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S
Seller's Agent in 2013
Sarah Sutton
Snyder Sutton Real Estate
-
Drew Snyder
D
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013
Drew Snyder
Snyder Sutton Real Estate
(310) 455-0310
31 in this area
42 Total Sales
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 24-408849
APN: 4438-012-001
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