
1237 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga, CA 90290
1237 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga, CA 90290
Property Description
Set amongst the foothills of Red Rock Canyon, this historic cabin dating back a century endures today as a charming, beautifully maintained and updated cottage, one that captures the enduring romance of Old Topanga. The main home is a one-bedroom, one-bath creative retreat filled with vintage character, featuring an original rock fireplace and canyon views. Set back and above Old Topanga Canyon Rd, the home feels immersed in nature, with birdsong and towering trees creating a peaceful sense of seclusion. Below the main residence, a self-contained studio apartment has its own sleeping area, bathroom, galley-style kitchen, and private terrace.Outside, the property unfolds as a private garden sanctuary. A thoughtfully planted pollinator garden filled with native plants attracts an abundance of birds and butterflies, with large enclosed planters for growing vegetables. A wooden hot tub nestled into the hillside offers a tranquil place to unwind and soak beneath the trees while admiring your garden below. A picture-perfect garden shed with French windows and abundant natural light sits at the foot of the property, ideal as a potting shed or art studio. All just a short distance from Red Rock Canyon Park, with plenty of hiking and biking trails close at hand. Topanga Beach is less than ten minutes away.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Affordable Tier · 4 active · 5 closed
Topanga · Single Family Residence
Listed 12.4% above the median closed sale of $800,000. Price per sqft ($899) is a 19% premium to closed comps ($757). Closed comps sold at 93% of list — buyers have negotiating leverage.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (4)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 432 Fernwood Pacific | Topanga | 1925 | 2 | 2 | 631 | 6,784 | $1,393 | $879,000 | 116 | 61 |
| 19899 Grand View Drive | Topanga | 1956 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8,152 | $0 | $845,000 | 96 | 50 |
| 3514 Pansy | Calabasas | 1980 | 3 | 2 | 1,586 | 6,667 | $629 | $998,000 | 100 | 49 |
| 126 Pueblo Lane | Topanga | 2001 | 2 | 2 | 1,632 | 1,495,798 | $496 | $809,999 | 108 | 43 |
| Total: 4 · Average | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1,283 | 379,350.25 | $839.333 | $882,999.75 | 105 | |||
| Median | 1,586 | $879,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 926 Old Topanga Canyon Road | Topanga | 1923 | 12/06/2024 | 2 | 2 | 1,000 | 4,927 | $849,000 | $800,000 | $800 | 0.94 | 70 | 76 |
| 2400 Topanga Skyline Drive | Topanga | 1939 | 09/09/2025 | 3 | 2 | 1,392 | 15,630 | $850,000 | $800,000 | $575 | 0.94 | 50 | 66 |
| 21881 Koontz Way | Topanga | 1972 | 09/22/2026 | 2 | 1 | 952 | 6,993 | $999,000 | $1.02M | $1,071 | 1.02 | 61 | 64 |
| 23551 Summit Drive | Calabasas | 1938 | 01/29/2025 | 2 | 2 | 1,200 | 5,769 | $999,000 | $1.01M | $846 | 1.02 | 133 | 57 |
| 437 Short Trail | Topanga | 1927 | 09/04/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,616 | 4,258 | $1.10M | $800,000 | $495 | 0.73 | 85 | 56 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.4 | 1.8 | 1,232 | 7,515.4 | $887,000 | $887,000 | $757.4 | — | 79.8 | ||||
| Median | 1,200 | $800,000 | $800,000 | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.