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20180 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 Property Information

20180 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga
Zip code 90290
County Los Angeles

Sales & Tax Overview for 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga

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Sale date 02/02/2012
Sale price $340,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,536

Lot & Building Information for 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga

Building sqft 1,493
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.106
Units 1
Year built 1934
Year last altered
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & 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 Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga

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About 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290?

20180 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 was built in 1934 and has a total of 1,493 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $435,587, the tax amount paid for 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 is $5,118.

When was 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 last sold?

20180 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 was last sold in 02/29/2012.

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 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/02/2012 $340,000
09/13/1989 $365,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/07/2019 Easement
02/29/2012 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
02/02/2012 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
04/12/2011 Trustees Deed
09/20/2010 Notice of Trustees Sale
09/01/2009 Notice
12/26/2006 Deed
12/26/2006 Deed
09/13/1989 Deed
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Property Taxes for 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,119
Current property tax $5,536
Market value $435,587
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 20180 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 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $435,587 1.1751 $5,119 +1.03%
2024-2025 $427,047 1.1864 $5,066 +1.86%
2023-2024 $418,675 1.188 $4,974 +5.42%
2022-2023 $410,467 1.1495 $4,718 +1.03%
2021-2022 $402,420 1.1605 $4,670 -0.94%

Permits for 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
09/10/2014
02/19/2014
05/30/2013
05/20/2013
             
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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 1.23
Sycamore School NR Private K-8 52 2.89
Manzanita School NR Private K-12 0 3.22
Manzanita School and Institute NR Private K-12 77 3.22
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 219 3.36

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sycamore School NR Private K-8 52 2.89
Manzanita School NR Private K-12 0 3.22
Manzanita School and Institute NR Private K-12 77 3.22
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 219 3.36
Calvary Christian School NR Private PK-8 415 3.36

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Manzanita School NR Private K-12 0 3.22
Manzanita School and Institute NR Private K-12 77 3.22
Palisades Charter High School 9 Charter 9-12 2,959 4.53
Calabasas High School 9 Public 9-12 1,817 4.70
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 4.79

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Neighbors for 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga

Here are the neighbors for 20180 Observation Drive, Topanga.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
20108 Observation Dr, Topanga 346 10/19/2015 $1,000,000
20155 Observation Dr, Topanga 2,579 05/19/2022 $2,987,500
20076 Stites Dr, Topanga 3,460 12/22/2021 $2,050,000
20089 Stites Dr, Topanga 3,164 09/08/2011 $830,000
20106 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,094 12/24/2020
20037 Observation Dr, Topanga 297 07/22/2022 $1,350,000
20193 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,758 01/13/2023 $1,599,000
20132 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,102 06/09/2004 $780,007
20158 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,483 09/02/2003
20126 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,179 07/26/2021
20170 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,110 12/27/2016
20188 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,094 03/16/2005 $729,007
19918 Observation Dr, Topanga 320 05/25/1988 $5,000
20181 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,432 04/05/2023
20233 Observation Dr, Topanga 984 05/20/2020
20082 Stites Dr, Topanga 1,739 10/26/2005
19912 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,357 06/14/2022
20115 Observation Dr, Topanga 1,100 10/27/2017 $1,080,000
20067 Stites Dr, Topanga 2,500 11/15/2019 $1,475,000
20068 Stites Dr, Topanga 2,450

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