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20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 - Property report

Also known as: 20188 Observation Dr

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1940

Acreage

0.119

Sale price

$729,007

General Information

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Address
Primary address
20188 Observation Dr
Topanga, CA 90290
Zip code
90290
County
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,094
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1940
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
03/16/2005
Sale price
$729,007
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$12,180
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Zoning & use
Zoning
Rural Coastal (R-C-10,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.119

Area overview

Walk score
1 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
7 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Weed hazard
Yes
Ownership

Ownership information for 20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA

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

Sales history for 20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/16/2005 $729,007 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/11/1997 $210,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/21/1997 $225,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/17/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
09/28/2015 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/04/2013 Subordination XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/04/2013 Modify Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/04/2013 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
12/29/2009 Subordination XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/29/2009 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/16/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/16/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/16/2005 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$12,180
Current property tax
$12,548
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,036,468
Land value
$829,182
Building value
$207,286

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,036,468 1.1751 $12,180 +1.03%
2024-2025 $1,016,146 1.1864 $12,056 +1.86%
2023-2024 $996,223 1.188 $11,835 +5.42%
2022-2023 $976,690 1.1495 $11,227 +1.04%
2021-2022 $957,540 1.1605 $11,112 -0.94%
2020-2021 $947,723 1.183591 $11,217 +6.50%
2019-2020 $910,924 1.156195 $10,532 +0.54%
2018-2019 $893,063 1.1729 $10,475 +2.11%
2017-2018 $875,553 1.1717 $10,259 +2.10%
2016-2017 $858,386 1.1706 $10,048 +14.48%

Special assessments & penalties for 20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA

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
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

Permit information for 20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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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 1.23
Sycamore School NR Private K-8 52 2.88
Manzanita School NR Private K-12 0 3.21
Manzanita School and Institute NR Private K-12 77 3.22
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 219 3.38
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pacificpalisades NR Private 3-7 3 3.38
Marquez Charter School NR Charter K-5 314 3.72
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sycamore School NR Private K-8 52 2.88
Manzanita School NR Private K-12 0 3.21
Manzanita School and Institute NR Private K-12 77 3.22
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 219 3.38
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pacificpalisades NR Private 3-7 3 3.38
Alice C. Stelle Middle School 8 Public 6-8 760 4.72
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Manzanita School NR Private K-12 0 3.21
Manzanita School and Institute NR Private K-12 77 3.22
Palisades Charter High School 9 Charter 9-12 2,959 4.54
Calabasas High School 9 Public 9-12 1,817 4.70
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 4.81
Viewpoint School NR Private K-12 1,203 4.85
Colin McEwen High School NR Private 7, 10-12 0 5.44
Taft Charter High 7 Charter 9-12 2,147 6.78

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Neighbors for 20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA

20108 Observation Dr, Topanga 20155 Observation Dr, Topanga 20076 Stites Dr, Topanga 20106 Observation Dr, Topanga 20037 Observation Dr, Topanga 20193 Observation Dr, Topanga 20239 Observation Dr, Topanga 20132 Observation Dr, Topanga 20158 Observation Dr, Topanga 20126 Observation Dr, Topanga 20170 Observation Dr, Topanga 19918 Observation Dr, Topanga 20257 Observation Dr, Topanga 20181 Observation Dr, Topanga 20233 Observation Dr, Topanga 20180 Observation Dr, Topanga 20082 Stites Dr, Topanga 20115 Observation Dr, Topanga 20067 Stites Dr, Topanga 20068 Stites Dr, Topanga

Nearby ZIP codes for 20188 Observation Drive, 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 20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290?

The development at 20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290?

20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 has a total of 1,094 square feet.

When was 20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 last sold and what was the sale price?

20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 was last sold on 03/16/2005 for $729,007.

What is the assessed value of 20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290?

20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 is currently assessed at $1,036,468.

What are the property taxes for 20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290?

The property taxes for 20188 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 total $12,179.

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