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21849 Canon Dr, Topanga, CA, 90290

4beds
3baths
1,500sqft
$1,190,000
$793price/sqft
$7,895/moest. monthly cost
$315,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Tucked along a desirable street-to-street lot, this enchanting 1930s Topanga cottage blends timeless character with flexible, creative living. The main residence offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, and two living spaces with a lovely deck right off the kitchen. Rich with original charm, the home offers soaring pine ceilings, warm wood floors, and a stone fireplace that is the heart of the home, setting a cozy, inviting tone. Natural light moves easily through the living spaces, creating an atmosphere that feels both grounded and inspiring. Beyond the main home, the property unfolds into a rare and versatile compound. A detached guest quarters with two bedrooms and one bathroom provides a welcoming retreat for visitors, extended family, or independent living needs. Adding to the property's unique appeal, a separate tiny home is thoughtfully placed in the backyard- ideal as a guest hideaway, creative studio, or work-from-home space, offering privacy and flexibility while maintaining connection to the main home. The expansive, flat backyard invites a true indoor-outdoor Topanga lifestyle, with ample room for children at play, pets to roam, garden beds, or relaxed gatherings under the open sky. Additional parking off Koontz Way enhances convenience and accessibility, an uncommon bonus for the area. Set just one lot away from Topanga State Park, this property offers immediate access to miles of scenic hiking trails and preserved natural beauty, allowing daily life to flow seamlessly between home and nature. A special opportunity to own a soulful property with multiple living spaces, outdoor freedom, and classic canyon charm in one of Topanga's most treasured settings.

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
9
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

10/10
4/10
9/10
Taft Charter HighGrades 9-123.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1938

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cottage
  • Property subType: Residential,Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Laundry features: Outside

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Breakfast Area,Dining Area
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Decorative
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Air Conditioning

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,500
  • Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 4434024010
  • Zoning: LCR11L
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Spa features: None
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,688 sqft
  • Features: Canyon
  • Lot size dimensions: 39 x 149

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Parking Space,Guest
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Wildfire
    WildfireVery High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Wildfire
Earthquake
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Landslide

FEMA Declared Disasters in Los Angeles County and California

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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $6,017$72,204
Home Insurance *$265$3,180
Property Taxes $1,215$14,580
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$7,895$94,740
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$270,685/yr
40% on housing$236,850/yr
45% on housing$210,533/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.3%
10.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.2%
1.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$793This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 90290$857
Los Angeles County$602

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 90290$691
Los Angeles County$610

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-25Price change$1,190,000
2026-06-19Listed for sale$1,250,000
2022-08-30Listing removed--
2022-08-23Listed for rent$2,950
2022-07-30Listing removed--
2022-07-24Price change$2,800
2022-06-29Listed for rent$2,950
2021-12-01Listing removed--
2021-11-01Listed for rent$2,600
2021-08-05Listing removed--
2021-07-28Listed for rent$3,500
2021-02-24Listing removed--
2020-10-20Listing removed$3,500
2020-10-09Listed for rent$3,500
2018-04-03Listing removed$1,850
2018-03-31Listed for rent$1,850
2018-01-07Listing removed$3,100
2018-01-03Listed for rent$3,100
2006-05-01Sold$760,000
2004-04-09Sold$569,000
2003-07-21Sold$450,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentChristina Nelson
BrokerageSotheby's International Realty

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