$1,500,000
SOLD MAY 2, 2025

20752 Medley Ln Topanga, CA 90290

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
0.51 Acres

Recently Sold

$750 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Attached Guest House
  • 24-Hour Security
  • Panoramic View
  • Webster Elementary School Rated A
  • Spa
  • 0.51 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of May 2025

Mid-Century Modern Time Capsule perched on a Hilltop in Topanga Canyon's Climate Perfect Fernwood. Step into this Open 1978 Gem designed by an Alumni of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin School. This 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Homes features Two Fireplaces, Lower-Level Apartment with Air Bnb Potential and Post & Beam Living Room Surrounded by Large Windows. A Home with a Musical History on Medley Lane from Rock Legends Supertramp to Musical Director Robert Arthurmost recently Producer Mark Howard recording Max Gomez and Basic Elements with Ok Go Drummer Dan Konopka. Views of Rocky Ledge with Amazing Sunsets from anywhere on this 22,257 sq ft lot. Pathways among Majestic Boulders through Native Plants and your own personal Oak Grove. Large Detached Garage with pathways that lead to Private Deck with a Redwood Soaking Tub. Live the Topanga Dream!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Preston Bowling

Sotheby's International Realty License #01393337 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

William Preston Bowling

Sotheby's International Realty License #01393337 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,406

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • North Facing Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Secluded Lot
  • Hilltop Location
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned LCR110000*

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Additions or Alterations
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Wood Siding
  • Partial Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Track Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Additional Homes

  • Attached Guest House

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 24-Hour Security

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4448-016-026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,406

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Advertising Remarks: Mid-Century Modern Time Capsule perched on a Hilltop in Topanga Canyon's Climate Perfect Fernwood. Step into this Open 1978 Gem designed by an Alumni of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin School. This 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Homes features Two Fireplaces, Lower-Level Apartment with Air Bnb Potential and Post & Beam Living Room Surrounded by Large Windows. A Home with a Musical History on Medley Lane from Rock Legends Supertramp to Musical Director Robert Arthurmost recently Producer Mark Howard recording Max Gomez and Basic Elements with Ok Go Drummer Dan Konopka. Views of Rocky Ledge with Amazing Sunsets from anywhere on this 22,257 sq ft lot. Pathways among Majestic Boulders through Native Plants and your own personal Oak Grove. Large Detached Garage with pathways that lead to Private Deck with a Redwood Soaking Tub. Live the Topanga Dream!
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Living Area: 2000
  • Lot Acreage: 0.5110
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alter
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Number Of Photos: 5
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceiling(s), Open Floor Plan, Track Lighting
  • Number Of Remote Controls: 2
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Wood Burning, Primary Bedroom
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Hardwood, Mixed
  • Appliances: Propane, Range, Range Hood, Oven-Gas, Gas/Electric Range, Cooktop - Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: 2 Primary Bedrooms
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall, Remodeled, Tile
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Tile Counters
  • Laundry: Room
  • Maids Room: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Dryer Hookup, Propane Dryer Hookup, Network Wire, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Purifier, Water Filter
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 750.00
  • Windows: French Windows, Skylights, Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: North
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Other Features: Balcony, Historical, Propane Tanks, Partial Copper Plumbing, Sliding Glass Doors
  • Other Structures: GuestHouse
  • Tennis Court: Room For
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Guest House: Attached
  • Patio: Balcony, Covered Porch, Porch, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Flat
  • Spa: Hot Tub
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Canyon, Hills, Fields, Mountains, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Tree Top, Rocks
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Other Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage Is Detached, Garage - 2 Car, Driveway
  • Total Parking: 4

Utilities

  • Water Heater: Tankless
  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: 24 Hour
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: District, Public, Water District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Coastal Commission
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4448-016-026
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Fenced Yard, Secluded, Wooded, Yard
  • Lot Location: Canyon, Hilltop, Park Nearby, Rocks, Rural
  • Lot Size Area: 22257

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No

MLS Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Dancs Arthur Jeanne
Bought by
Robin Cara
Seller's Agent
William Preston Bowling
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
William Preston Bowling
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Views
9
Current Estimated Value
$1,541,427

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$41,427
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.89%
Original Mortgage
$931,000
Outstanding Balance
$927,716
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$613,711

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2018
Sold by
Arthur Jeanne Dancs
Bought by
Danc Arthur Jeanne and The Jeanne Danc Arthur Living

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2018
Sold by
Arthur Jeanne Dancs and The Arthur Living Survivors Tr
Bought by
Arthur Jeanne Dancs

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2003
Sold by
Arthur Robert and Arthur Jeanne
Bought by
Arthur Robert and Arthur Jeanne Danes

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2002
Sold by
Newman Robert L
Bought by
Arthur Robert and Arthur Jeanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,500,000 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $736,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $931,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $161,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $361,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Sold $1,500,000 0.0% $750 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $750 / 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 $2,406 $134,048 $74,258 $59,790
2024 $2,406 $131,420 $72,802 $58,618
2023 $1,768 $128,844 $71,375 $57,469
2022 $1,748 $126,319 $69,976 $56,343
2021 $1,706 $123,843 $68,604 $55,239
2020 $1,695 $122,574 $67,901 $54,673
2019 $1,668 $120,171 $66,570 $53,601
2018 $1,570 $117,815 $65,265 $52,550
2016 $1,494 $113,242 $62,732 $50,510
2015 $1,476 $111,542 $61,790 $49,752
2014 $1,475 $109,358 $60,580 $48,778
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25533281

The MLS

APN: 4448-016-026