$1,185,000
SOLD OCT 6, 2020

19945 Valley View Dr Topanga, CA 90290

3 Beds
2 Baths
777 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,525 Per Sq Ft

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Automatic Gate
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2020

Beautifully updated with warmth and connection to nature, this home will let you live your Topanga dream. Wide picture windows bring in the green, canyon views and cast sunlight on the warm, wood floors. Creative cooks can plant their own herb & vegetable garden right outside the kitchen window. The main en-suite bedroom gives the feeling of waking up in a treehouse where you can step outside to the deck for a sunrise coffee or a starlit soak in the hot tub. The land meanders down the hill for more possibilities for lounging and play. Lovingly upgraded and tucked behind gates in breezy Fernwood, this is the retreat you are searching for -- Come up to Topanga!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elaine Hanson

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01409424 Listed on: 07/09/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne-Christine von Wetter

Topanga Properties License #00952565

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,363

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 89x140
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Hillside Location
  • Property is zoned LCR110

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Canyon
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Cabin

Interior Spaces

  • 777 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4446-020-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,363

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cabin
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks: Beautifully updated with warmth and connection to nature, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home will let you live your Topanga dream. Wide picture windows bring in the green, canyon views and cast sunlight on the warm, wood floors. Creative cooks can plant their own herb & vegetable garden right outside the kitchen window. The main en-suite bedroom gives the feeling of waking up in a treehouse where you can step outside to the deck for a sunrise coffee or a starlit soak in the hot tub. Two more bedrooms and a stunning 3/4 bathroom offer more space. The land meanders down the hill for more possibilities for lounging and play. Lovingly upgraded and tucked behind gates in breezy Fernwood, this is the retreat you are searching for -- Come up to Topanga!
  • Living Area: 777
  • Lot Acreage: 0.2866
  • Lot Dimensions: 89x140
  • Probate: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Number Of Photos: 26
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Storage Space, High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Open to Family Room, Remodeled
  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet Stacked
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stackable W/D Hookup, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1525.10

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: None
  • Fence: Partial
  • Patio: Deck(s)
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: Hot Tub
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Canyon, Hills, Tree Top, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Other Spaces: 3
  • Parking Garage: Auto Driveway Gate, Driveway, Gated
  • Total Parking: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Multi/Zone
  • Heating: Zoned
  • Security: Gated
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Coastal Commission
  • Sprinklers: Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4446-020-012
  • Lot Description: Automatic Gate
  • Lot Location: Canyon, Hillside
  • Lot Size Area: 12483

MLS Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2020
Closed on
Sep 22, 2020
Sold by
Mcdaniels Ryan and Bello Aimee
Bought by
Starr Phaedra
Seller's Agent
Elaine Hanson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anne-Christine von Wetter
Topanga Properties
List Price
$1,185,000
Sold Price
$1,185,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,533,058

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$348,058
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.37%
Original Mortgage
$948,000
Outstanding Balance
$845,099
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$687,959

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2017
Closed on
May 8, 2017
Sold by
Rothrock James Kenneth
Bought by
Mcdaniels Ryan and Bello Almee
Seller's Agent
Elaine Hanson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anne-Christine von Wetter
Topanga Properties
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$845,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
6.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.56%
Original Mortgage
$422,500
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2000
Sold by
Pobanz Carl W
Bought by
Rothrock James Kenneth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,500
Interest Rate
7.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1998
Sold by
Barcal Joanie
Bought by
Pobanz Carl W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$36,500
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,185,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $845,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $430,000 Progressive Title Company
Individual Deed $365,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $948,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $422,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $390,750 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $322,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $36,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $292,000 No Value Available
Closed $64,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/06/2020 10/06/20 Sold $1,185,000 0.0% $1,525 / Sq Ft
09/15/2020 09/15/20 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2020 08/26/20 For Sale $1,185,000 0.0% $1,525 / Sq Ft
08/11/2020 08/11/20 Off Market $1,185,000 -- --
07/16/2020 07/16/20 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2020 07/09/20 For Sale $1,185,000 +40.2% $1,525 / Sq Ft
05/26/2017 05/26/17 Sold $845,000 +6.3% $1,088 / Sq Ft
04/21/2017 04/21/17 For Sale $795,000 -- $1,023 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $15,363 $1,283,761 $1,027,010 $256,751
2024 $15,363 $1,258,590 $1,006,873 $251,717
2023 $15,042 $1,233,913 $987,131 $246,782
2022 $14,237 $1,209,720 $967,776 $241,944
2021 $14,093 $1,186,000 $948,800 $237,200
2020 $10,940 $896,719 $717,376 $179,343
2019 $10,485 $879,137 $703,310 $175,827
2018 $10,370 $861,900 $689,520 $172,380
2016 $6,643 $558,278 $446,626 $111,652
2015 $6,536 $549,893 $439,918 $109,975
2014 $6,541 $539,122 $431,301 $107,821
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 20-602328

The MLS

APN: 4446-020-012