$1,575,000
SOLD AUG 1, 2025

908 Fernwood Pacific Dr Topanga, CA 90290

2 Beds
4 Baths
1,168 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,348 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Art Studio
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • In Ground Pool
  • 1 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

Behind a gate in Topanga's coveted Lower Fernwood neighborhood, you'll find this enchanting artist compound in a storybook setting of meandering paths, foot bridges, seasonal streams, native plants and lichen-covered boulders. The main one-bedroom 1927 cabin boasts vaulted ceilings, a tastefully updated kitchen with Carrera marble countertops and custom cabinetry, and a sunny dining area with commanding views across the park-like grounds. At the other end of a shaded brick walkway, past a serene, burbling fountain, you'll find a charming guest house. With its own bedroom, bathroom with clawfoot tub, kitchen area, private patio, pet enclosure, and deck, it provides an ideal retreat for guests, or flexible rental opportunities. Two more stand-alone studio spaces, each with their own bathrooms, privacy, views, and beautiful dappled light, set against towering, mature tress and verdant landscaping, complete this once-in-a-lifetime chance to become a part of the Topanga story. Raised garden beds, a sizable chicken coop, a second pet enclosure, and an outdoor shower and tub set among the rocks and flowers, ensure that this edenic sanctuary will feel like home to your loved ones on two legs or four.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Drew Snyder

Snyder Sutton Real Estate License #01436788 Listed on: 04/23/2025

Co-Listed By

Joseph Kilgore

Snyder Sutton Real Estate License #02055536

Last Buyer's Agent

Joelle Jacklin Kalinowski

Pinnacle Estate Properties License #02209737

Pinnacle Estate Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,983

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Property is zoned LCR110

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Orchard Views
  • Creek or Stream
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Cabin

Interior Spaces

  • 1,168 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Studio bedroom
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • Converted Garage
  • Driveway

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Fence Around Pool

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Detached Guest House
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4446-022-033

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,983

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cabin
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: Yes
  • Living Area: 1168
  • Lot Acreage: 0.9950
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Number Of Photos: 74
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Cement
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1369.86

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Pool Description: Fenced
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: Bath Tub
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Creek/Stream, Hills, Mountains, Orchard/Grove, Rocks, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway
  • Total Parking: 6

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Wall
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Coastal Commission
  • Horses: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4446-022-033
  • Lot Size Area: 43362

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2019
Sold by
Mahurin Matt and Desimini Lisu
Bought by
Mahurin Matthew and Desimini Lisa

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2014
Closed on
Apr 10, 2014
Sold by
Ballentine William D
Bought by
Desimini Lisa and Mahurin Matt
Seller's Agent
Drew Snyder
Snyder Sutton Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Sutton
Snyder Sutton Real Estate
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$950,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.79%
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2012
Sold by
Davidson Trust Company
Bought by
Ballentine William D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2007
Sold by
Ballentine William Dale
Bought by
Ballentine William D and William D Ballentine Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2004
Sold by
Maus Marsha
Bought by
Ballentine William Dale

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1997
Sold by
Schnase Alvin Alfred and Estate Of Clyde Charles Schnas
Bought by
Maus Marsha
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $950,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $7,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $729,000 Chicago Title Co
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $555,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $560,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $733,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $529,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $1,575,000 -1.6% $1,348 / Sq Ft
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $1,600,000 +68.4% $1,370 / Sq Ft
04/18/2014 04/18/14 Sold $950,000 0.0% $1,080 / Sq Ft
03/31/2014 03/31/14 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2014 03/30/14 For Sale $950,000 -- $1,080 / 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 $13,983 $1,164,561 $858,100 $306,461
2024 $13,983 $1,141,727 $841,275 $300,452
2023 $13,687 $1,119,341 $824,780 $294,561
2022 $12,951 $1,097,394 $808,608 $288,786
2021 $12,818 $1,075,877 $792,753 $283,124
2020 $12,933 $1,064,846 $784,625 $280,221
2019 $12,398 $1,043,968 $769,241 $274,727
2018 $12,311 $1,023,499 $754,158 $269,341
2016 $11,725 $983,757 $724,874 $258,883
2015 $11,536 $968,981 $713,986 $254,995
2014 $10,389 $852,666 $778,444 $74,222
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25528579

The MLS

APN: 4446-022-033