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20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA 90290 - Property report

Also known as: 20938 Shady Ln

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1930

Acreage

0.168

Sale price

$1,320,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
20938 Shady Ln
Topanga, CA 90290
Zip code
90290
County
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
2,123
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1930
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Sales
Sale date
03/10/2017
Sale price
$1,320,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$18,903
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Zoning & use
Zoning
Rural Coastal (R-C-10,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.168

Area overview

Walk score
12 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
11 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
Yes
Ownership

Ownership information for 20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA 90290

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/10/2017 $1,320,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
05/31/1995 $297,500 XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/30/2025 Correction Grant Deed
(File correction)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
04/27/2022 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
12/14/2021 Notice Action XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
12/18/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/07/2020 Quitclaim Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - 2 parcels in multiple sale)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/27/2017 Grant Deed
(File correction - 2 parcels in multiple sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/10/2017 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/10/2017 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - 2 parcels in multiple sale)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
03/10/2017 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/19/2011 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$18,903
Current property tax
$19,632
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,608,605
Land value
$1,351,392
Building value
$257,213

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,577,065 1.1751 $18,532 +1.03%
2024-2025 $1,546,143 1.1864 $18,343 +1.86%
2023-2024 $1,515,828 1.188 $18,008 +5.42%
2022-2023 $1,486,107 1.1495 $17,083 +4.34%
2021-2022 $1,410,802 1.1605 $16,372 -0.94%
2020-2021 $1,396,336 1.183591 $16,527 +6.51%
2019-2020 $1,342,116 1.156195 $15,517 +0.54%
2018-2019 $1,315,800 1.1729 $15,434 +205.94%
2017-2018 $430,552 1.1717 $5,045 +2.10%
2016-2017 $422,110 1.1706 $4,941 +1.66%

Special assessments & penalties for 20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA

Code Description Tax levied
00747 Consolidated Fire Protection District Of La County- Measure E
00311 County Library Services
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
00744 Los Angeles County Fire Department
00746 Los Angeles County Fire Department Brush Initial Inspection
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00197 Los Angeles County Solid Waste Service Charge
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
04901 Los Angeles County Waterworks/Malibu Dist #29
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
00176 Septic Onsite Wastewater Treatment System - Owts
37581 West Basin Mwd Standby Charge
06111 West Vector Mosquito
Permits

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Topanga Elementary Charter 10 Charter K-5 234 1.07
Manzanita School NR Private K-12 0 2.56
Manzanita School and Institute NR Private K-12 77 2.56
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pacificpalisades NR Private 3-7 3 2.97
Village School, Inc. NR Private K-6 290 2.97
Calvary Christian School NR Private PK-8 415 2.97
Chaparral Elementary School 8 Public K-5 537 3.06
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Manzanita School NR Private K-12 0 2.56
Manzanita School and Institute NR Private K-12 77 2.56
Alice C. Stelle Middle School 8 Public 6-8 760 2.93
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pacificpalisades NR Private 3-7 3 2.97
Calvary Christian School NR Private PK-8 415 2.97
St. Matthew's Parish School NR Private PK-8 350 2.97
Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community 6 Charter K-8 741 4.57
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Manzanita School NR Private K-12 0 2.56
Manzanita School and Institute NR Private K-12 77 2.56
Calabasas High School 9 Public 9-12 1,817 3.23
Louisville High School NR Private 9-12 329 3.52
Prestique Academy of Innovation and Technology NR Private K-12 0 3.72
Viewpoint School NR Private K-12 1,203 3.74
Taft Charter High 7 Charter 9-12 2,147 4.68
Henry David Thoreau Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 70 4.69
Palisades Charter High School 9 Charter 9-12 2,959 5.23

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Neighbors for 20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA

1126 Bonilla Dr, Topanga 20520 Callon Dr, Topanga 20846 Hillside Dr, Topanga 20543 Callon Dr, Topanga 20906 Hillside Dr, Topanga 20466 Callon Dr, Topanga 20930 Shady Ln, Topanga 1135 Bonilla Dr, Topanga 1164 Bonilla Dr, Topanga 1128 Bonilla Dr, Topanga 20902 Shady Ln, Topanga 20460 Callon Dr, Topanga 20973 Hillside Dr, Topanga 1147 Bonilla Dr, Topanga 20975 Hillside Dr, Topanga 1134 Bonilla Dr, Topanga 20825 Hillside Dr, Topanga 20924 Shady Ln, Topanga 20526 Callon Dr, Topanga 1105 Bonilla Dr, Topanga

Nearby ZIP codes for 20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA

90049, Los Angeles County, CA 90263, Los Angeles County, CA 90401, Los Angeles County, CA 90402, Los Angeles County, CA 90403, Los Angeles County, CA 90404, Los Angeles County, CA 91303, Los Angeles County, CA 91306, Los Angeles County, CA 91316, Los Angeles County, CA 91335, Los Angeles County, CA 91367, Los Angeles County, CA 91371, Los Angeles County, CA 91436, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA 90290?

The development at 20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA 90290 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA 90290?

20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA 90290 has a total of 2,123 square feet.

When was 20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA 90290 last sold and what was the sale price?

20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA 90290 was last sold on 03/10/2017 for $1,320,000.

What is the assessed value of 20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA 90290?

20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA 90290 is currently assessed at $1,577,065.

What are the property taxes for 20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA 90290?

The property taxes for 20938 Shady Lane, Topanga, CA 90290 total $18,532.

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