$1,450,000
SOLD AUG 7, 2025

20948 Waveview Dr Topanga, CA 90290

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,714 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$846 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Art Studio
  • Room in yard for a pool
  • Attached Guest House
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Hilltop Location

About This Home

As of August 2025

The name says it all, Waveview Drive! Enjoy Ocean Views from the Living Room of your 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home located in the Much-Desired Post Office Tract of Topanga Canyon. Located on a Private Cul-de-Sac, this Home features High Ceilings with Custom Modern Fans, Large Windows and View Deck overlooking State Park with Trails right outside your back gate. Enjoy your Remodeled Kitchen with Breakfast Bar that flows into the Ocean View Living Area. Fenced Yard with Mature Fruit Trees, perfect for Dogs and Privacy. Large front yard with room for Garden Boxes and/or Play Structures. Plenty of Parking, including a Carport for 2 Cars with Storage. Welcome Home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Preston Bowling

Sotheby's International Realty License #01393337 Listed on: 05/20/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Stefanie Becker

Sotheby's International Realty License #01821141

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,192

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Rural Setting
  • West Facing Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Hilltop Location
  • Property is zoned LAOS

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,714 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Gas and Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 5 Open Parking Spaces
  • 7 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Converted Garage
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Room in yard for a pool
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Open Patio

Additional Homes

  • Attached Guest House

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4445-020-034

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,192

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Advertising Remarks: The name says it all, Waveview Drive! Enjoy Ocean Views from the Living Room of your 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home located in the Much-Desired Post Office Tract of Topanga Canyon. Located on a Private Cul-de-Sac, this Home features High Ceilings with Custom Modern Fans, Large Windows and View Deck overlooking State Park with Trails right outside your back gate. Enjoy your Remodeled Kitchen with Breakfast Bar that flows into the Ocean View Living Area. Fenced Yard with Mature Fruit Trees, perfect for Dogs and Privacy. Large front yard with room for Garden Boxes and/or Play Structures. Plenty of Parking, including a Carport for 2 Cars with Storage. Welcome Home.
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Living Area: 1714
  • Lot Acreage: 0.3638
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Number Of Photos: 19
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bar, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Living Room Deck Attached, Living Room Balcony
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Mixed, Carpet, Vinyl Plank
  • Appliances: Gas/Electric Range, Oven
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Remodeled
  • Laundry: In Closet, Inside
  • Maids Room: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 845.97

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Other Features: Balcony, High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Other Structures: None
  • Tennis Court: Room For
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Fence: Partial
  • Guest House: Attached
  • Patio: Patio Open, Living Room Balcony
  • Pool Description: Room For
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Canyon, Ocean, Mountains, Fields, Hills, Park
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Other Spaces: 5
  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Carport, Carport Attached, Converted Garage, Covered Parking, Driveway, Parking for Guests, Parking for Guests - Onsite
  • Total Parking: 7

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Propane Gas
  • 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: 4445-020-034
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Front Yard, Yard
  • Lot Location: Canyon, Hilltop, Preserve/Public Land, Rural
  • Lot Size Area: 15846

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 20, 2025
Closed on
Aug 1, 2025
Sold by
Mccabe Maureen
Bought by
Thornycroft Bijan and Jeong Priscilla
Seller's Agent
William Preston Bowling
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stefanie Becker
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.33%
Views
263

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
125.98%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2025
Closed on
Jul 23, 2025
Sold by
Mccabe Gregory Thomas
Bought by
Mccabe Maureen
Seller's Agent
William Preston Bowling
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stefanie Becker
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.33%
Views
263

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2004
Sold by
Richert Hermann W and The Richert Trust
Bought by
Richert Hermann W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.89%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2001
Sold by
The Richert Trust
Bought by
Richert Hermann W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1994
Sold by
Richert Hermann W
Bought by
Richert Hermann W
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 $1,450,000 Lawyers Title Company
Deed -- Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Financial Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Quit Claim Deed -- Southern California Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $525,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $400,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $360,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Sold $1,450,000 0.0% $846 / Sq Ft
06/28/2025 06/28/25 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2025 06/21/25 Price Changed $1,450,000 -3.3% $846 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $875 / 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 $3,192 $2,085,900 $1,535,100 $550,800
2024 $3,192 $227,971 $32,753 $195,218
2023 $3,094 $223,502 $32,111 $191,391
2022 $2,905 $219,121 $31,482 $187,639
2021 $2,870 $214,825 $30,865 $183,960
2020 $2,890 $212,623 $30,549 $182,074
2019 $2,778 $208,454 $29,950 $178,504
2018 $2,721 $204,367 $29,363 $175,004
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25541289

The MLS

APN: 4445-020-034