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19985 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 Property Information

19985 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga
Zip code 90290
County Los Angeles

Sales & Tax Overview for 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga

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Sale date 10/21/2016
Sale price $1,472,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $15,231

Lot & Building Information for 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga

Building sqft 1,466
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.21
Units 1
Year built 1932
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Rural Coastal (R-C-10,000)
Weed hazard Yes
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga

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About 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290?

19985 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 was built in 1932 and has a total of 1,466 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,260,738, the tax amount paid for 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 is $14,814.

When was 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 last sold and what was the last sale price?

19985 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 was last sold in 10/21/2016 for $1,472,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/21/2016 $1,472,000
07/25/2014 $1,425,000
10/22/2003 $1,035,010
       
       
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Title Documents for 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/27/2022 Reconveyance
01/04/2022 Trust Deed 01/01/2052
09/05/2019 Financing Statement
Trust Deed
09/01/2049
07/17/2019 Trust Deed 08/01/2059
07/17/2019 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
10/21/2016 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - 9 or more parcels in a multiple sale)
03/07/2016 Grant Deed
07/25/2014 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - 9 or more parcels in a multiple sale)
09/19/2011 Deed
10/22/2003 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - 6 parcels in multiple sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $14,815
Current property tax $15,231
Market value $1,260,738
Tax per sqft $10

Special Assessments And Penalties for 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
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

Assessment History for 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,260,738 1.1751 $14,815 +1.03%
2024-2025 $1,236,019 1.1864 $14,664 +1.86%
2023-2024 $1,211,784 1.188 $14,396 +5.42%
2022-2023 $1,188,024 1.1495 $13,656 +1.03%
2021-2022 $1,164,731 1.1605 $13,517 -0.93%

Permits for 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Topanga Elementary Charter 10 Charter K-5 234 1.08
Sycamore School NR Private K-8 52 3.10
Manzanita School NR Private K-12 0 3.16
Manzanita School and Institute NR Private K-12 77 3.16
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 219 3.21

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sycamore School NR Private K-8 52 3.10
Manzanita School NR Private K-12 0 3.16
Manzanita School and Institute NR Private K-12 77 3.16
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 219 3.21
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pacificpalisades NR Private 3-7 3 3.21

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Manzanita School NR Private K-12 0 3.16
Manzanita School and Institute NR Private K-12 77 3.16
Palisades Charter High School 9 Charter 9-12 2,959 4.49
Calabasas High School 9 Public 9-12 1,817 4.58
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 4.77

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Neighbors for 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
19877 Observation Dr, Topanga 540 11/29/2023
19876 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,210 02/26/2020
19874 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,928 04/01/2021
19901 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,486 09/23/2014 $975,000
19833 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,688 10/25/2023 $1,900,000
19804 Grand View Dr, Topanga 539 02/05/2024
19830 Montau Dr, Topanga 1,049 03/16/2005
19820 Montau Dr, Topanga 1,228 09/08/2020 $1,198,500
19812 Montau Dr, Topanga 1,612 12/15/2017 $1,464,000
19828 Grand View Dr, Topanga 840 10/22/2024 $1,255,000
19790 Grand View Dr, Topanga 1,395 10/28/1993
19884 Observation Dr, Topanga 440 08/20/2001 $235,002
19809 Montau Dr, Topanga 1,230 12/28/2020
19963 Observation Dr, Topanga 588 03/01/2024
19800 Grand View Dr, Topanga 2,003 05/10/2018 $1,221,500
19842 Grand View Dr, Topanga 1,864 06/23/2010
19886 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,473 11/17/2020 $1,225,000
19915 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,458 07/13/2023
19843 Montau Dr, Topanga 2,176 11/16/2011 $780,000
19835 Montau Dr, Topanga 1,560 05/08/2012

Nearby ZIP Codes for 19985 Observation Drive, Topanga

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