$2,400,000
SOLD OCT 4, 2024

20675 Medley Ln Topanga, CA 90290

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,800 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$632 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

145 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Greenhouse
  • 24-Hour Security
  • Webster Elementary School Rated A
  • Art Studio
  • Spa

About This Home

As of October 2024

Turn-key- Price improvement, stunning views, rental income, it's all here, and the seller is motivated. This turn-key property is a Rare Topanga Jewel! This extensively remodeled home has Stunning Mountain Views, wood floors, slate tile, new appliances, a sauna, an outdoor gym, and more. The Cross-Canyon Views are some of the best views in the canyon. This home is in the Perfect Climate area of Topanga Canyon, with extensive gardens, including a waterfall, gentle boulders, and ancient oak trees, creating a serene, tranquil atmosphere only 10 minutes from the Pacific Ocean and the border of Malibu and offering 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 kitchens, spacious rooms, 2 family rooms, an art studio, and a library, all with high vaulted ceilings. The floor plan is flexible and can fulfill and accommodate your wants and needs. Split Level home with many separate areas for friends and family visits.Enter through double doors into a beautiful bright living room with vaulted ceilings, a wood/gas-burning fireplace, large windows, and French doors that bring in the spectacular views. A loft above adds extra space for an office or playroom. Huge decks invite you out from both floors to relax and enjoy the vast canyon views that run the length of the home. The lower floor boasts a generously sized room with elevated ceilings perfect for an art studio or movement area. Adjacent to the large room is a library with a fireplace, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. In addition to the main house, there is a charming tiny home on the property, complete with an outdoor bathroom, shower, claw foot tub, and yoga deck. This space offers a private nature retreat perfect for short-term or long-term guests. This rare property is a true oasis, with water features that add to the peaceful ambiance. Imagine relaxing in the on-site sauna or working out in the covered outside gym, all within the comfort of your own home. These amenities provide a spa-like experience right at your doorstep. The home has solar panels, an oversized two-car garage, and ample storage areas. Optimized for a thriving life/work balance, this property is all within minutes of Topanga Village, iconic hiking trails, the beach, Malibu, Santa Monica, and the SFV.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Campbell

Sotheby's International Realty License #01164030 Listed on: 04/25/2024

Co-Listed By

Kendal White

Sotheby's International Realty License #02174214

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Duk

Harcourts Property Management License #01750024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,337

Year Built

  • Built in 1988 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Corners Of The Lot Have Been Marked
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LCR110000*

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Woods
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • French Country Architecture
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 3,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Shutters
  • Vertical Blinds
  • Bay Window
  • Garden Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entryway
  • Family Room on Second Floor
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio
  • Sauna
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Slate Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Studio bedroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Controlled Entrance

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar Heating System

Pool

  • Spa
  • Room in yard for a pool
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Open Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 24-Hour Security

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4448-015-048

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,337

Year Built

Built in 1988 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Country French
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Living Area: 3800
  • Lot Acreage: 0.3765
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Library, Gas Starter, Gas and Wood, Gas
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Mixed, Slate, Stone Tile, Tile
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric, Built-In Gas, Propane, Range Hood
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 4
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower and Tub, Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall, Tile
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 1
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Family Kitchen
  • Laundry: Inside, Garage
  • Maids Room: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Barbeque, Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Washer, Solar Panels, Refrigerator, Range/Oven
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 657.63
  • Windows: Bay Window, Double Pane Windows, Vertical Blinds, Window Shutters, Garden Window

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Other Features: Balcony, Barbecue Private, Custom Built, French Doors, Full Copper Plumbing, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Propane Tanks, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Sauna Private
  • Other Structures: Accessory Bldgs, Greenhouse
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Pool Description: Room For, Waterfall
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Canyon, Hills, Trees/Woods, Tree Top, Rocks, Pond, Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Controlled Entrance, Door Opener, Direct Entrance, Attached

Utilities

  • Water Heater: Multi-Tank, Tankless, Solar
  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central, Solar Heat Other
  • Security: 24 Hour, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Smoke Detector, Fire Rated Drywall
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Coastal Commission
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4448-015-048
  • Lot Description: Fenced, Fenced Yard, Front Yard, Back Yard, Corners Established, Gutters, Landscaped
  • Lot Location: Canyon
  • Lot Size Area: 16402

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2024
Closed on
Sep 25, 2024
Sold by
Warwick Saint and Warwick Ariel White
Bought by
Tyd Investments Group Calabasas Llc
Seller's Agent
Catherine Campbell
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Alex Duk
Harcourts Property Management
List Price
$2,696,000
Sold Price
$2,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$296,000
-10.98%
Views
193
Current Estimated Value
$2,574,242

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$174,242
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.41%
Original Mortgage
$1,050,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,040,199
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,351,113

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2022
Sold by
Warwick Saint
Bought by
Saint Warwick and White Ariel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$925,300
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2016
Sold by
Sharp Emma
Bought by
Saint Warwick and White Ariel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$988,400
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2014
Closed on
Apr 2, 2014
Sold by
Eles Elizabeth Jane and The William Caskey & Elizabeth
Bought by
Sharp Emma
Seller's Agent
Drew Snyder
Snyder Sutton Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chryssa Lightheart
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,270,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
1.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2012
Sold by
Caskey William Richard and Lees Elizabeth Jane
Bought by
Lees Elizabeth Jane and Lees William Caskey

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2007
Sold by
Caskey W R and Caskey Lees E
Bought by
Caskey W R and Caskey Lees E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1998
Sold by
Galvan Richard and Galvan Priscilla
Bought by
Caskey William R and Lees Elizabeth J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$391,000
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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 $2,400,000 Equity Title - Los Angeles
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $1,412,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $1,269,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Individual Deed $559,500 First American
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,050,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $925,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $988,400 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $938,250 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $363,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $364,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $391,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $447,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/04/2024 10/04/24 Sold $2,400,000 -4.0% $632 / Sq Ft
09/17/2024 09/17/24 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2024 08/07/24 Price Changed $2,499,000 -3.4% $658 / Sq Ft
07/10/2024 07/10/24 Price Changed $2,586,000 -0.4% $681 / Sq Ft
06/14/2024 06/14/24 Price Changed $2,596,000 -3.7% $683 / Sq Ft
04/25/2024 04/25/24 For Sale $2,696,000 +112.3% $709 / Sq Ft
04/29/2014 04/29/14 Sold $1,270,000 +1.7% $629 / Sq Ft
03/22/2014 03/22/14 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2014 03/12/14 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $618 / 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 $19,337 $2,400,000 $1,680,000 $720,000
2024 $19,337 $1,606,610 $1,047,370 $559,240
2023 $18,942 $1,575,109 $1,026,834 $548,275
2022 $18,662 $1,544,225 $1,006,700 $537,525
2021 $18,209 $1,513,947 $986,961 $526,986
2019 $17,844 $1,469,044 $957,688 $511,356
2018 $16,917 $1,440,240 $938,910 $501,330
2016 $15,492 $1,314,091 $841,992 $472,099
2015 $15,283 $1,294,353 $829,345 $465,008
2014 $8,909 $728,127 $481,945 $246,182
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 24-383855

The MLS

APN: 4448-015-048