Larry Krogh
LIV Sotheby's International Realty
(805) 586-9558
131 Total Sales
1 in Topanga
$1,342,500 Price
20115 Observation Dr Topanga, CA 90290
Topanga AreaEstimated Value: $1,571,374
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,100
Sq Ft
$1,429/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Detached Guest House
- Mountain View
- Wood Flooring
- 0.76 Acre Lot
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- Farmhouse Style Home
About This Home
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
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 33,251 Sq Ft 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
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 5, 2017
Sold by
Bachmann Regina
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
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
4.27%
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
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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-
Larry Krogh
-
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-
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,080,000 | Equity Title Company | ||
| Bachmann Regina | $937,000 | Equity Title Company | |
| Stern Julia | $810,000 | First American Title Co | |
| Shapiro Kenneth | -- | North American Title | |
| Shapiro Family Trust #151-24-7282 | -- | North American Title | |
| The Shapiro Family Trust #151-24-7282 | -- | -- | |
| Shapiro Kenneth | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $822,375 | ||
| Closed | Seelinger Sarah Curtis | $70,000 | |
| Closed | Reelinger Sarah Curtis | $864,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Seelinger Sarah Curtis | $54,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Stern Julia | $145,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Stern Julia | $47,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Stern Julia | $650,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Stern Julia | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Stern Julia | $607,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Shapiro Kenneth Roy | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Shapiro Kenneth Roy | $278,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Shapiro Kenneth | $275,000 |
Source: Public Records
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,953 | $1,253,427 | $1,002,743 | $250,684 |
| 2025 | $14,953 | $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
-
MO
Seller's Agent in 2014
Melissa Oliver
Coldwell Banker Realty
-
Paul Ferra
PF
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014
Paul Ferra
Coldwell Banker Realty
(310) 455-1717
41 Total Sales
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 14-746559
APN: 4447-031-014
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