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20181 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 - Property report

Also known as: 20181 Observation Dr

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1934

Acreage

0.621

Sale price

$1,195,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
20181 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.
1,432
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1934
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
04/07/2015
Sale price
$1,195,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$17,214
Tax per sq. ft.
$12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Rural Coastal (R-C-10,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.621

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 20181 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA

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

Sales history for 20181 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/07/2015 $1,195,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/05/2023 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX
03/02/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/04/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/19/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
06/10/2015 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/08/2015 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX
04/07/2015 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
04/07/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/21/2006 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX
01/05/2000 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXXXX,XXXXXX X XXX XX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 20181 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
$17,214
Current property tax
$17,670
Tax per sq. ft.
$12
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,464,926
Land value
$1,098,757
Building value
$366,169

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,464,926 1.1751 $17,214 +1.03%
2024-2025 $1,436,203 1.1864 $17,039 +1.86%
2023-2024 $1,408,043 1.188 $16,728 +5.42%
2022-2023 $1,380,435 1.1495 $15,868 +1.03%
2021-2022 $1,353,369 1.1605 $15,706 -0.93%
2020-2021 $1,339,493 1.183591 $15,854 +6.51%
2019-2020 $1,287,480 1.156195 $14,886 +0.54%
2018-2019 $1,262,236 1.1729 $14,805 +2.11%
2017-2018 $1,237,487 1.1717 $14,499 +2.10%
2016-2017 $1,213,223 1.1706 $14,201 +154.17%

Special assessments & penalties for 20181 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 20181 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA

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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 1.19
Sycamore School NR Private K-8 52 2.92
Manzanita School NR Private K-12 0 3.19
Manzanita School and Institute NR Private K-12 77 3.19
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 219 3.36
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pacificpalisades NR Private 3-7 3 3.36
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 2.92
Manzanita School NR Private K-12 0 3.19
Manzanita School and Institute NR Private K-12 77 3.19
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 219 3.36
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pacificpalisades NR Private 3-7 3 3.36
Alice C. Stelle Middle School 8 Public 6-8 760 4.68
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Manzanita School NR Private K-12 0 3.19
Manzanita School and Institute NR Private K-12 77 3.19
Palisades Charter High School 9 Charter 9-12 2,959 4.54
Calabasas High School 9 Public 9-12 1,817 4.67
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 4.81
Viewpoint School NR Private K-12 1,203 4.82
Colin McEwen High School NR Private 7, 10-12 0 5.47
Taft Charter High 7 Charter 9-12 2,147 6.75

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Neighbors for 20181 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA

20036 Grand View Dr, Topanga 20155 Observation Dr, Topanga 20108 Observation Dr, Topanga 20193 Observation Dr, Topanga 20239 Observation Dr, Topanga 19952 Grand View Dr, Topanga 20037 Observation Dr, Topanga 20106 Observation Dr, Topanga 20132 Observation Dr, Topanga 20009 Sischo Dr, Topanga 20126 Observation Dr, Topanga 19980 Sischo Dr, Topanga 20015 Sischo Dr, Topanga 20188 Observation Dr, Topanga 20170 Observation Dr, Topanga 20257 Observation Dr, Topanga 20233 Observation Dr, Topanga 1530 Bainum Dr, Topanga 20180 Observation Dr, Topanga 20115 Observation Dr, Topanga

Nearby ZIP codes for 20181 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 20181 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290?

The development at 20181 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 was built in 1934.

What is the total square footage of 20181 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290?

20181 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 has a total of 1,432 square feet.

When was 20181 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 last sold and what was the sale price?

20181 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 was last sold on 04/07/2015 for $1,195,000.

What is the assessed value of 20181 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290?

20181 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 is currently assessed at $1,464,926.

What are the property taxes for 20181 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290?

The property taxes for 20181 Observation Drive, Topanga, CA 90290 total $17,214.

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