NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20233 Observation Dr Topanga, CA 90290

Estimated Value: $1,142,000 - $1,452,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
984 Sq Ft
$1,284/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 17, 2015

Last sale price $500,000 $508 Per Sq Ft

Est. 153% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,648 / mo

111 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Canyon View
  • Bonus Room
  • Carpet
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of July 2015

PROBATE Sale- Requires court confirmation-TENANT occupied- 48 hours notice to show. This is a charming 1930's cottage that appears to be in largely original condition. Beautiful cross canyon views from inside the house and the backyard. Located in the desirable Fernwood area known for its ocean breezes and close proximity to PCH and Topanga beach. For those who like to hike, there are many choices of beautiful hiking trails close to this house. This is a perfect home for the Buyer who would like a home to work on and make their own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrea Curran

Snyder Sutton Real Estate License #01105746 Listed on: 12/30/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Kitching

Douglas Elliman License #01742148

Douglas Elliman

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 12,481 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LCR110

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage

Interior Spaces

  • 984 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Carpet
  • Canyon Views
  • Laundry Located Outside

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4447-032-017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cottage
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 984
  • Probate: Yes
  • Year Built: 1934
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Laundry: Outside
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Price Per S Q F T: 710.37

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • View: Canyon
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: On street

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4447-032-017
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 12481

Rental Info

  • Court Approve: Yes

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,263,692

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Outstanding Balance
$452,285
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$811,407

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Outstanding Balance
$452,285
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$811,407

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$529,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
-- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
-- Chicago Title Co Glendale
$500,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $510,400
Closed $529,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/17/2015 07/17/15 Sold $500,000 -28.5% $508 / Sq Ft
04/20/2015 04/20/15 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2015 02/22/15 Price Changed $699,000 -9.8% $710 / Sq Ft
12/30/2014 12/30/14 For Sale $775,000 -- $788 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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
2025 $9,875 $793,422 $575,109 $218,313
2024 $9,629 $777,866 $563,833 $214,033
2023 $9,411 $762,615 $552,778 $209,837
2022 $8,894 $747,663 $541,940 $205,723
2021 $8,803 $733,004 $531,314 $201,690
2019 $6,427 $530,603 $424,483 $106,120
2018 $6,373 $520,200 $416,160 $104,040
2016 $6,105 $500,000 $400,000 $100,000
2015 $2,719 $211,077 $139,546 $71,531
2014 -- $206,943 $136,813 $70,130
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Andrea Curran

    Snyder Sutton Real Estate

  • Mark Kitching

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Mark Kitching

    Douglas Elliman

    (310) 902-0221

    28 Total Sales

    Mark Kitching
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 14-817777

The MLS

APN: 4447-032-017

California Los Angeles County Topanga 90290

20233 Observation Dr, Topanga, CA

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