
Topanga, California 90290
This Arts & Crafts Sanctuary is a High-Potential Investment Opportunity, listed at $1,999,000—positioned well above the $1,737,515 Fair Market Value by -15%. While priced at a premium, the property features a Condition Rating of 3, boasting a new roof, solar with Tesla batteries, and a Gourmet Kitchen with Viking appliances. Its unique Panoramic Canyon Vistas and terraced gardens offer a rare lifestyle experience. This home is an ideal acquisition for Owner-Occupants seeking a sustainable, move-in ready retreat or lifestyle-focused buyers.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 1273 Fernwood Pacific Drive Subject | $1,999,000* List Price | 3 | 3 | 3,300 | $527 | - |
A 20640 Medley Lane Sold | $1,561,000 | 3 | 3 | 3,345 | $467 | 0.4 mi |
B 19818 Valley View Drive Sold | $1,480,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,120 | $698 | 0.4 mi |
C 20634 Medley Lane Active | $2,175,000 List Price | 4 | 4 | 3,000 | $725 | 0.4 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
Built in 1999, this property is well-maintained and move-in ready. It features significant recent system upgrades including a new roof and a solar power system with two Tesla batteries. The kitchen and baths, while featuring a slightly older aesthetic (granite and Saltillo tile), utilize high-end Viking appliances and are in functional, high-quality condition.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 13242, living area = 3300.
The property is equipped with a new roof and a solar power system featuring two Tesla batteries, ensuring energy efficiency and critical power backup during canyon outages.
This Arts & Crafts home features high-end artisanal details, including a Batchelder-tiled fireplace, Venetian plaster walls, and a gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances.
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =13242, other record lot size in square feet = 2116.
The steep, terraced hillside topography and extensive wooden decking require significant ongoing maintenance and may result in higher insurance costs common to the area.
The multi-level 'treehouse' design, while charming, involves numerous stairs between the primary suite, living areas, and media room, which may not suit buyers with mobility concerns.
Romance in the Mountains. Perched among ancient oaks in upper Fernwood, just a mile from Topanga's village center, this timeless Arts & Crafts home rises like a handcrafted treehouse, embracing the canyon's rhythm and light. A new roof, solar with two Tesla batteries, and thoughtful updates bring sustainability to this handcrafted haven, and keep the lights on, during power outages. Framed in wood, stone, and glass, it captures cinematic cross-canyon vistas that shift with the day's mood. Morning mist drifts across the ridgelines, sunlight spills under beamed ceilings, and the scent of pine, lavender, and rosemary fills the air. Terraced gardens, alive with fruit trees and flowers, weave through decomposed granite paths that recall the landscapes of southern Europe. A handmade gate and wooden bridge lead to the welcoming front porch, setting the tone for the comfort and artistry within. The living and dining rooms share a glowing Batchelder-tiled fireplace, the heart of the home, where French doors and wide windows erase the line between indoors and out. Venetian plaster walls, custom lighting, and soaring beamed ceilings create warmth and grandeur, while fine woodwork and inlaid hardwood floors showcase the mark of the maker. The gourmet kitchen, fitted with Viking appliances and granite countertops, opens to a view-filled den and one of several decks. A cozy main-level office with its own balcony offers a private escape framed by canyon light. Downstairs, the romantic primary suite feels like a retreat in the treetops, with French doors opening to a secluded deck above the canyon. The luxurious bath, wrapped in windows, invites long soaks beside the garden's quiet hum. Two additional bedrooms, one with a wraparound deck, share a bright bath, while a large media room with built-in screen and surround sound doubles as a screening lounge, studio, or gym. Outside, nature flourishes. Pomegranates, blood oranges, lemons, grapes, and fragrant herbs fill the terraced gardens carved among boulders. The fenced backyard offers privacy for play, gardening, or quiet reflection. A gazebo and hidden nooks invite gatherings or moments of solitude beneath the oaks. With a two-car garage, large driveway, generous storage, and deep caissons anchoring the home to the canyon's bedrock, comfort and stability abound. Here in Fernwood's coveted microclimate, cool coastal breezes meet warm canyon sun, a perfect balance of energy and ease. Every window reveals beauty: the sweep of Topanga State Park, the dance of light through leaves, the gentle contours of the surrounding hills. Trails, beaches, cafes, and galleries are moments away, while the valley, westside, and city remain within easy reach. More than a home, this is a place of quiet grandeur and creative soul, a handcrafted refuge where nature and design live in timeless harmony, and every day feels like a page in a story still unfolding.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| Square foot | 3,300 | 1,632.214 |
| Lot Size | 13,242 | 19,599.643 |
| Price | $2.00M | $1.42M |
| Price per sq ft | $606 | $738 |
| Built year | 1999 | 1963 |
| HOA | $0 | $650 |
| Days on market | 7 | 71 |
Sep 2, 2026
$1,999,000
Initial Listing
Apr 9, 2008
$1,575,000
Public Record
Apr 2, 2003
$1,050,000
Public Record