NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20960 Cheney Dr Topanga, CA 90290

Topanga Area

Estimated Value: $1,559,920

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,472 Sq Ft
$1,060/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Canyon View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Art Studio
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Loft

About This Home

Charming Cape Cod Style home with detached guest house on approx. 1/3 acre with a large, flat fully fenced and gated yard. Separate home office/guest suite with full bath and private entrance. Updated kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Romantic master suite with luxurious spa bath and cozy fireplace. Handcrafted beveled stain glass windows, wood floors and French doors leading to spacious entertainment decks. Property consists of 10 parcels under ancient Oak Trees. Walking distance to the State Park and across the street from a seasonal creek.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jon Saver

Sotheby's International Realty License #00764901 Listed on: 07/16/2013

Co-Listed By

Lisa Saver

Sotheby's International Realty License #01203202

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne-Christine von Wetter

Topanga Properties License #00952565

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 13,996 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LCC4YY

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,472 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio
  • Canyon Views
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Studio bedroom
  • 3 Bathrooms

Parking

  • Oversized Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • RV Potential

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating

Additional Features

  • Open Patio
  • Detached Guest House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4441-028-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0.32 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: Yes
  • Living Area: 1472
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Master Bedroom
  • Flooring: Mixed
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Laundry: Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 529.21

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Oversized, RV Possible, Uncovered

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Central

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4441-028-012
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 13996

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 1

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2020
Sold by
August Jane Freda and Jane Freda August Trust
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,559,920

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$924,400
Outstanding Balance
$799,054
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$760,866

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2013
Closed on
Aug 1, 2013
Sold by
Tone Peirson Franchot and Tone Kristin Digaetano
Bought by
August Jane Freda and The Jane Freda August Trust
Seller's Agent
Jon Saver
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anne-Christine von Wetter
Topanga Properties
List Price
$779,000
Sold Price
$735,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-5.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.93%
Original Mortgage
$418,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2005
Sold by
Lipshaw Mark and Lipshaw Anna
Bought by
Tone Peirson Franchot and Tone Kristin Digaetano

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2004
Sold by
Reeves Dale
Bought by
Lipshaw Mark and Lipshaw Anna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Topanga, CA

  • Marc de Longeville Real Estate Agent - Sotheby's International Realty

    Marc de Longeville

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (424) 227-5692

    36 Total Sales

    1 in Topanga

    $1,825,000 Price

    Marc de Longeville
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  • Dana Frank Real Estate Agent - Rodeo Realty

    Dana Frank

    Responds Quickly

    Rodeo Realty

    (424) 842-2137

    140 Total Sales

    1 in Topanga

    $160,000 Price

    Dana Frank
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  • Larry Krogh Real Estate Agent - LIV Sotheby's International Realty

    Larry Krogh

    LIV Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 586-9558

    130 Total Sales

    1 in Topanga

    $1,342,500 Price

    Larry Krogh
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  • Chad Singer Real Estate Agent - Amalfi Estates

    Chad Singer

    Amalfi Estates

    (855) 936-0705

    93 Total Sales

    3 in Topanga

    $1.6M - $2.1M Price Range

    Chad Singer
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  • Oliver Darwich Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Oliver Darwich

    Compass

    (747) 998-0783

    37 Total Sales

    1 in Topanga

    $376,000 Price

    Oliver Darwich
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  • Lori Morrissey Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Envision

    Lori Morrissey

    Responds Quickly

    Coldwell Banker Envision

    (747) 277-0085

    31 Total Sales

    11 in Topanga

    $135K - $425K Price Range

    Lori Morrissey
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,155,500 Lawyers Title
August Jane Freda $563,000 California Title Company
Tone Peirson Franchot $800,000 Equity Title Company
Lipshaw Mark $600,000 Ticor Gln
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $924,400
Previous Owner August Jane Freda $418,000
Previous Owner August Jane Freda $418,000
Previous Owner August Jane Freda $418,000
Previous Owner Tone Peirson Franchot $640,000
Previous Owner Lipshaw Mark $480,000
Source: Public Records

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
2026 $15,505 $1,288,976 $1,003,965 $285,011
2025 $15,505 $1,263,703 $984,280 $279,423
2024 $15,191 $1,238,926 $964,981 $273,945
2023 $14,824 $1,214,634 $946,060 $268,574
2022 $14,079 $1,190,818 $927,510 $263,308
2021 $13,930 $1,167,470 $909,324 $258,146
2020 $10,129 $823,844 $666,923 $156,921
2019 $9,715 $807,692 $653,847 $153,845
2018 $9,620 $791,856 $641,027 $150,829
2016 $9,209 $761,109 $616,136 $144,973
2015 $8,993 $749,678 $606,882 $142,796
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • JS

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Jon Saver

    Sotheby's International Realty

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  • Lisa Saver Real Estate Agent - Sotheby's International Realty

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Lisa Saver

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (310) 804-8607

    25 Total Sales

    Lisa Saver
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 13-688657

The MLS

APN: 4441-028-026

California Los Angeles County Topanga 90290

20960 Cheney Dr, Topanga, CA

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