A house built for its site- positioned atop the crest of a hill to offer unobstructed views of the Santa Monica Mountains to the north, scenic canyon views to the south, and maximum privacy for its gardens, patios, and decks. It was originally built in 1973, with a modernist design vocabulary that references The Sea Ranch in Northern California. The post-and-beam structure, with its steep shed roofs and vaulted ceilings reaching up to 14 feet in height, enhances the impression of openness and space. A dramatic corridor entryway divides the living and dining areas from the more private bedroom wing. Clerestory windows follow the roofline, delivering natural light in unexpected ways. Redwood decks found at both sides of the home are accessed via glass sliding doors, creating a continuity between indoors and out. To the south, a trellis shelters the interior and exterior dining areas from the afternoon sun. A barrel sauna, outdoor shower area, and storage room are nearby. From the southeast edge of the property, an extraordinary view of Downtown Los Angeles. The surrounding gardens are a combination of drought tolerant, native, and mediterranean plants including several citrus trees. The rare Topanga Canyon home with professional updating, newer systems, top of line kitchen equipment, double pane wood windows + doors, concrete paved drive, and an advertised square footage matching with the assessor’s record. With its combination of thoughtful design and modern system updates, ocean breezes and nearby hiking trails- this home and location embody all of the most desirable attributes of Topanga living.
Property Details
Price:
$1,600,000
MLS #:
25548445
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Address:
20790 Medley Lane
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
toptopanga
City:
Topanga
Listed Date:
Jun 4, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
1,136
ZIP:
90290
Lot Size:
11,608 sqft / 0.27 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1973
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace Features
Free Standing, Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Forced Air, Central
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan
Window Features
Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Garage Spaces
2.00
Parking Features
Garage – Two Door, Direct Garage Access
Parking Spots
4.00
Pool Features
None
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Sewer
Septic Type Unknown
Spa Features
None
View
City Lights, Canyon, Mountain(s)
Financial
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Community
- Address20790 Medley Lane Topanga CA
- AreaTOP – Topanga
- CityTopanga
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code90290
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20790 Medley Lane
Topanga, CA
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