Welcome to your peaceful hideaway in the heart of Topanga. This 1925 storybook cottage, originally built as a hunter's cabin, has been lovingly transformed into a charming retreat nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains. This two-bedroom, one-bath home is move-in ready, featuring updated appliances and a warm, inviting ambiance. Step inside to an open kitchen with high-beam ceilings and a cozy living room anchored by a fireplace. The deck extends the living space outdoors, inviting you to immerse yourself in nature and take in the surrounding views. Birds, majestic oaks, and sun-kissed canyon hills are your closest neighbors. Downstairs, you'll find two cozy bedrooms and an updated bathroom with a soaking tub/shower. A storage shed on the property offers potential for an art studio, workshop, or private office. Additional highlights include fruit trees and an outdoor shower. Endless hiking trails and Topanga State Park are just moments away. Tucked into the private Sylvia Park neighborhood, yet only a short drive to the Valley or the PCH, this home offers the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. Move right in or continue its success as a dream rental income opportunity. Two Assessor Parcel Numbers: 4442-016-037 & 047
For sale
Price cut: $74K (1/5)
$1,325,000
1553 Penny Rd, Topanga, CA 90290
2beds
1,000sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,924.16 Square Feet Lot
$1,283,800 Zestimate®
$1,325/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fruit treesMajestic oaksSurrounding viewsTwo-bedroom one-bath homeOutdoor showerUpdated appliances
- 44 days |
- 936 |
- 69 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kendal White DRE # 02174214 559-801-2250,
Sotheby's International Realty 310-481-6262
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25630769
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Patio Enclosed, Living Room
Heating
- Wall, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Freezer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Propane Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway - Brick
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 5,924.16 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 4442016037
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Topanga
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,325/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,251,540
- Annual tax amount: $15,226
- Date on market: 1/5/2026
Estimated market value
$1,283,800
$1.22M - $1.35M
$5,088/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Listed for rent | $6,500-4.4%$7/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #26632847 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2026 | Price change | $1,325,000-5.3%$1,325/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #25630769 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2025 | Listing removed | $6,800$7/sqft |
Source: CLAW #25-480806 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,800$7/sqft |
Source: CLAW #25-480806 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2023 | Pending sale | $1,399,000$1,399/sqft |
Source: CLAW #23-306013 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2023 | Contingent | $1,399,000$1,399/sqft |
Source: CLAW #23-306013 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+53.7%$1,399/sqft |
Source: CLAW #23-306013 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2017 | Sold | $910,000+71.7%$910/sqft |
Source: CLAW #17265782 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2015 | Sold | $530,000+65.6%$530/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2011 | Sold | $320,000-41.8%$320/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2005 | Sold | $550,000+205.6%$550/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2000 | Sold | $180,000$180/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,226 +1.9% | $1,251,540 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,942 +23% | $1,227,000 +23.4% |
| 2023 | $12,146 +5.7% | $994,121 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,489 +0.7% | $974,629 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,409 -0.9% | $955,519 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,511 | $945,723 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,511 +5% | $927,180 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,966 | $909,000 +65.6% |
| 2017 | $10,966 +62.9% | $548,843 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,732 +3.8% | $538,082 +60.9% |
| 2015 | $6,488 +58.5% | $334,431 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,093 | $327,881 -32% |
| 2012 | -- | $482,211 +16.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $413,000 -30.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $595,335 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $583,663 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $572,220 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $561,000 +177.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $202,441 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $194,582 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $191,017 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $187,272 +39.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $134,300 |
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Est. payment
$7,679/mo
Principal & interest
$6376
Property taxes
$1303
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 90290
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Topanga Elementary CharterGrades: K-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 3/10Woodland Hills Charter AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 9/10Taft Charter HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi
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