$1,499,000

20158 Observation Dr Topanga, CA 90290

Estimated payment $8,151/month

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,083 Sq Ft
$720 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Panoramic View
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Heated Spa
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

Endless Views & Soulful Vibes. Set on a sun-drenched half-acre in the heart of Topanga, this enchanting 2-bedroom, 2-bath sanctuary offers panoramic canyon views and a seamless blend of creativity, comfort, and connection to nature. Brimming with quintessential Topanga charm and brimming with potential, this is more than a home, an invitation to live expansively and authentically. Step inside to an open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area where skylights and oversized windows flood the space with natural light, blurring the line between indoors and out. The layout flows effortlessly for entertaining or quiet evenings at home, while bohemian finishes and earthy textures infuse the space with warmth, artistry, and soul. This is a home that feels alive, with energy, character, and harmony. The primary suite is a calm retreat, featuring its own private deck, a custom closet, and direct access to a secluded hot tub, ideal for stargazing or early morning reflection. A second bedroom or flexible office space provides room to adapt to your lifestyle needs, and the detached guest house is a exceptional bonus that offers even more versatility, perfect for hosting visitors, creating a studio, or generating rental income. Outdoors, you'll find tucked-away sheds, spaces for gardening, and open sky stretching for miles. Whether you're envisioning using the sheds for your art studio or creating a compound of rich spices and herbs to grow, or simply a quiet haven to enjoy the ever-changing canyon light, the land welcomes your vision. Located just minutes from Topanga's village center, scenic hiking trails, Malibu's beaches, Santa Monica's energy, and the San Fernando Valley, this is a place where you can live, love, and grow into the next version of yourself

Listing Agent

Catherine Campbell

Sotheby's International Realty License #01164030 Listed on: 02/19/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Christina Nelson

Sotheby's International Realty License #02210454

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 20,882 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 77x83
  • Property is zoned LCR110000*

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Skyline
  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Canyon
  • Rock

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,083 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Dryer

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Heated Spa
  • Open Patio
  • Shed

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Heating System Uses Wood

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4447-030-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0.48 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 2083
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1355
  • Lot Dimensions: 77x83
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Hardwood, Linoleum, Stone Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry: Outside
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven
  • Price Per S Q F T: 719.64

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Accessory Bldgs, GuestHouse, Shed(s)
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: Heated, Hot Tub
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Canyon, Tree Top, Trees/Woods, Rocks, Skyline, Panoramic
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Other Spaces: 5
  • Parking Garage: Private
  • Total Parking: 5

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Wood Stove, Wood

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Coastal Commission
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4447-030-004
  • Lot Description: 2-4 Lots
  • Lot Size Area: 20882

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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 $4,400 $339,910 $169,955 $169,955
2024 $4,400 $333,246 $166,623 $166,623
2023 $4,279 $326,712 $163,356 $163,356
2022 $4,027 $320,306 $160,153 $160,153
2021 $3,982 $314,026 $157,013 $157,013
2019 $3,851 $304,714 $152,357 $152,357
2018 $3,777 $298,740 $149,370 $149,370
2016 $3,607 $287,142 $143,571 $143,571
2015 $3,552 $282,830 $141,415 $141,415
2014 $3,560 $277,290 $138,645 $138,645
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/19/2026 02/19/26 For Sale $1,499,000 0.0% $720 / Sq Ft
12/20/2025 12/20/25 Off Market $1,499,000 -- --
12/03/2025 12/03/25 For Sale $1,499,000 0.0% $720 / Sq Ft
12/01/2025 12/01/25 Off Market $1,499,000 -- --
05/31/2025 05/31/25 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $720 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title
Grant Deed $315,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $236,250 No Value Available
Closed $65,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25546223

The MLS

APN: 4447-030-004

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