NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20115 Observation Dr Topanga, CA 90290

Estimated Value: $1,420,000 - $1,642,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 Sq Ft
$1,376/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 08, 2014

Last sale price $936,666 $852 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,221/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring
  • 0.76 Acre Lot
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Farmhouse Style Home

About This Home

As of May 2014

ESCAPE TO NATURE AT THIS SPRAWLING TOPANGA RETREAT BUILT IN THE 1930'S AS A PRIVATE DANCE HALL AND MOUNTAIN GET-A-WAY. THE MAIN STRUCTURE IS A STUNNING ORIGINAL WITH A MASSIVE SUN FILLED TWO STORY GREAT ROOM WITH BEAUTIFUL OPEN BEAMED CEILINGS, ORIGINAL HEART WOOD DOUGLAS FIR FLOORS, AND A HAND BUILT IRON STONE FIREPLACE. THERE IS AN OPEN TREE TOP SLEEPING LOFT WHICH OVERLOOKS THE FLOWERING GARDENS PLUS A SMALL 2ND BEDROOM, FULL BATH, AND GALLEY KITCHEN. OFF THE FRONT PORCH IS A SEPARATE GARDEN ROOM USED AS A DINING ROOM AND OFFICE. EXPLORE STONE PATHWAYS LEADING TO VIEW DECKS AND DOWN TO THE GUEST HOUSE AND FURTHER TO A FULLY SELF CONTAINED YURT WITH KITCHEN, BATH, AND PRIVATE DECK. THE ONE CAR GARAGE IS PERFECT FOR YOUR CLASSIC ROADSTER OR TRIUMPH. THERE IS APX. .76 ACRES OF USABLE LAND WITH TOWERING TREES, A HUGE GRASSY LAWN, AND DISTANT CANYON VIEWS. LOCATED IN CLIMATE PERFECT FERNWOOD CLOSE TO TRAILS AND ALWAYS COMFORTED BY COOL OCEAN BREEZES.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Oliver

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00894644 Listed on: 03/21/2014

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Paul Ferra

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01227825

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Ferra

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01227825

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,640

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.76 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned LCR110

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Loft
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Detached Guest House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4447-031-014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,640

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Farm House
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 1100
  • Lot Acreage: 0.7600
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Great Room
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Room
  • Maids Room: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Built-Ins
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 908.18

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Pool: No
  • View: Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 1
  • Parking Garage: Garage

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Coastal Commission
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4447-031-014
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 33251

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2017
Sold by
Bachmann Regina
Bought by
Seelinger Sarah Curtis and Seelinger Geoffrey
Current Estimated Value
$1,513,442

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$54,000
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2014
Closed on
Apr 14, 2014
Sold by
Stern Julia
Bought by
Bachmann Regina
Seller's Agent
Melissa Oliver
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paul Ferra
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,098,000
Sold Price
$936,666
Premium/Discount to List
-$161,334
-14.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2003
Sold by
Shapiro Family Trust #151-24-7282
Bought by
Stern Julia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$607,500
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2001
Sold by
Shapiro Kenneth
Bought by
Shapiro Family Trust #151-24-7282 and Shapiro Kenneth Roy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
7.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2000
Sold by
Shapiro Kenneth R Tr
Bought by
The Shapiro Family Trust #151-24-7282

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1996
Sold by
Shapiro Giselle D
Bought by
Shapiro Kenneth
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Seelinger Sarah Curtis $1,080,000 Equity Title Company
Bachmann Regina $937,000 Equity Title Company
Stern Julia $810,000 First American Title Co
Shapiro Family Trust #151-24-7282 -- North American Title
Shapiro Kenneth -- North American Title
The Shapiro Family Trust #151-24-7282 -- --
Shapiro Kenneth -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Seelinger Sarah Curtis $54,000
Previous Owner Stern Julia $607,500
Previous Owner Shapiro Kenneth $275,000
Closed Stern Julia $40,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/08/2014 05/08/14 Sold $936,666 -6.2% $852 / Sq Ft
04/09/2014 04/09/14 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2014 04/01/14 Price Changed $999,000 -9.0% $908 / Sq Ft
03/21/2014 03/21/14 For Sale $1,098,000 -- $998 / 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 $14,640 $1,228,851 $983,082 $245,769
2024 $14,640 $1,204,756 $963,806 $240,950
2023 $14,330 $1,181,134 $944,908 $236,226
2022 $13,559 $1,157,976 $926,381 $231,595
2021 $13,419 $1,135,271 $908,217 $227,054
2019 $12,977 $1,101,600 $881,280 $220,320
2018 $12,921 $1,080,000 $864,000 $216,000
2016 $11,633 $970,294 $776,236 $194,058
2015 $11,446 $955,721 $764,577 $191,144
2014 $11,695 $956,992 $765,597 $191,395
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Melissa Oliver

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (310) 403-4455

    40 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Melissa Oliver
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Paul Ferra

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (310) 455-1717

    42 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Paul Ferra
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 14-746559

The MLS

APN: 4447-031-014

California Los Angeles County Topanga 90290

20115 Observation Dr, Topanga, CA

This home is located at 20115 Observation Dr, Topanga, CA 90290 since 21 March 2014 and is currently estimated at $1,513,442, approximately $1,375 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 20115 Observation Dr is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Woodland Hills Academy and Topanga Elementary Charter School.

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