$1,575,000
$74K PRICE DROP

1527 Bainum Dr Topanga, CA 90290

Estimated payment $9,518/month

Total Views 3,457
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,758 Sq Ft
$896 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

Tucked away in the desirable Fernwood neighborhood of Topanga, this rare and versatile property offers a unique blend of charm, privacy, and creative potential. Set on a beautifully landscaped, fully fenced, dog friendly oversized lot up a private driveway, this home is surrounded by mature oak trees and lush gardens, creating a serene retreat with a true sense of seclusion. The main residence features two spacious and flexible living units, each filled with natural light and boasting its own private entrance, full kitchen, open dining area, large full bathroom, and expansive indoor-outdoor flow via upper and lower decks and patios perfect for entertaining or enjoying the tranquil canyon breeze. Use the units separately for multi-generational living, guest units, or combine them into one cohesive home through the interior staircase to suit your lifestyle. In total, the home offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with thoughtful layouts and seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. Separate laundry areas for the main house and guest house provide added convenience and privacy. Adding to the property's versatility is a stand-alone studio cottage, complete with front and rear patios, its own laundry, full bath and kitchen adds endless potential as a guesthouse, rental unit, art studio, or home office. Additional features include: Approx 24 Solar panels. A shipping container ideal as a workshop or secure storage. Two additional storage sheds, mature landscaping and multiple outdoor living areas with iconic Fernwood breezes brings a true connection to nature. Whether you're looking to live, work, create, or invest, this Topanga gem offers the space and flexibility to make your vision a reality. Come experience the harmony of light, nature, and possibility in the heart of Fernwood.

Listing Agent

Karen Dannenbaum

Snyder Sutton Real Estate License #01036345 Listed on: 06/17/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Chryssa Lightheart

Sotheby's International Realty License #01093433

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,524

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Wire Fence
  • Property is zoned LCR110000*

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Rustic Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,758 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Center Hall
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 5 Open Parking Spaces
  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • Private Parking
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Slab Porch or Patio
  • Shed

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4447-013-026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,524

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Rustic
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps
  • Exclusions: Statue in between upper and lower driveways.
  • Living Area: 1758
  • Lot Acreage: 0.5166
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Number Of Photos: 71
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceiling(s), Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Free Standing Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Rm
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 895.90

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Other Features: Propane Tanks
  • Other Structures: GuestHouse, Shed(s), Other
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Fence: Wire
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Patio: Concrete Slab, Deck(s), Patio Open, Slab, Wood
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Mountains, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Other Spaces: 5
  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Private, Uncovered
  • Total Parking: 5

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Water Heater: Propane
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Coastal Commission
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4447-013-026
  • Lot Size Area: 22504

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Yes

MLS Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $13,524 $1,123,906 $866,213 $257,693
2024 $13,524 $1,101,870 $849,229 $252,641
2023 $13,236 $1,080,266 $832,578 $247,688
2022 $12,527 $1,059,085 $816,253 $242,832
2021 $12,392 $1,038,320 $800,249 $238,071
2019 $11,982 $1,007,524 $776,514 $231,010
2018 $11,830 $987,770 $761,289 $226,481
2016 $11,326 $949,416 $731,728 $217,688
2015 $11,144 $935,156 $720,737 $214,419
2014 $11,147 $916,838 $706,619 $210,219
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Price Changed $1,575,000 -4.5% $896 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 For Sale $1,649,000 -- $938 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title Co
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Grant Deed $775,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $411,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $415,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $585,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $588,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $360,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $352,000 No Value Available
Closed $73,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25553501

The MLS

APN: 4447-013-026