Big Sur House. A Canyon Compound Above the Clouds. Lowest Price Per Sq Ft in Topanga! Perched above Topanga Canyon with sweeping views toward Saddle Peak and Powderhorn Ranch, this remarkable Craftsman compound captures the spirit of Big Sur while offering a rare combination of flexibility, privacy, and income potential. Designed as a collection of distinct living spaces, the compound includes a spacious main residence, a permitted guest house, a loft-style residence, a dedicated wellness room with gym and sauna, and multiple private outdoor decks. With approximately seven bedrooms and six bathrooms across the compound, the property is ideally suited for multigenerational living, creative pursuits, guest accommodations, or rental income opportunities. The main residence is currently configured as two interconnected homes that can function independently or as one expansive five-bedroom residence. Vaulted ceilings, a dramatic stone fireplace, expansive windows, skylights, and multiple view decks create a seamless connection to the surrounding canyon landscape. The upper levels feature a luminous great room, generous pantry, laundry, and spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with a spa-inspired bath, a bathroom with a steam shower, and a private wraparound deck. Below, a separate living level offers its own entrance, kitchen, fireplace, bedrooms, bath, and private deck. Beyond the main home, the permitted guest house features a fireplace, private entrance, and deck, while a bright loft-style residence above captures canyon views from every angle. The vast majority of the compound's square footage is permitted, providing a rare level of functionality and flexibility for a property of this scale in Topanga. A Tesla solar system supplies green energy, while multiple decks, patios, and garden spaces create inviting spaces for entertaining, relaxation, and connection with nature. Just minutes from Topanga State Park, Malibu's beaches, and the Valley, the property offers convenient access to both wilderness and city amenities while maintaining a true sense of escape. Rarely does a Topanga property combine this level of permitted living space, multiple residences, wellness amenities, and income potential. Whether envisioned as a private family compound, artist's retreat, boutique hospitality opportunity, or investment property, Big Sur House offers an exceptional canyon lifestyle in one of Southern California's most distinctive settings.
Under contract
$1,899,000
178 Muerdago Rd, Topanga, CA 90290
7beds
4,500sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
0.4 Acres Lot
$1,817,300 Zestimate®
$422/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 121 days
- 943
- 119
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Listed by:
Adrian Wright DRE # 00935559 818-939-6415,
Compass 310-230-5744,
Jordan Wright DRE # 01952694 818-746-6987,
Compass
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26839089
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Breakfast Bar, Converted Garage, Dining Room, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Garage Apartment, Great Room, Guest House, Guest-Maids Quarters, Gym, In-Law Suite, Living Room, Loft, Pantry, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Separate Maids Qtrs, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
Bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity(s), Remodeled, Shower Over Tub, Tile
Kitchen
- Features: Ceramic Counters, Gourmet Kitchen, Pantry, Remodeled, Tile Counters
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Propane
Cooling
- Air Conditioning, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In And Free Standing, Propane Cooking Appliances, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Double Oven, Range, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Instant Hot Water, Tankless Water Heater, Propane Water Heater, MultiTank Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Other, In Unit, Propane Dryer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Wired for Data, Storage, Turnkey, Built-Ins, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Rm, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Double Door Entry, French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, French Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Guest House, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,500
- Total interior livable area: 4,500 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: Mid Level
- Patio & porch: Concrete Slab, Covered, Covered Porch, Deck, Enclosed, Living Room Deck Attached, Patio, Porch, Front Porch, Roof Top Deck, Wood, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Living Room Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Other,Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Fields, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Tree Top, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Gutters, Landscaped, Wooded, Yard, Canyon, Rural, Park Nearby
Details
- Additional structures: Accessory Bldgs, Cabana, Guest House, Attached Guest House
- Parcel number: 4445013006
- Zoning: LCR11L
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Cable, Network Wire
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Product Walls
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: District
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Topanga
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $422/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $965,970
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,817,300
$1.73M - $1.91M
$9,683/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Contingent | $1,899,000$422/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000+137.4%$422/sqft |
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| 8/18/2015 | Sold | $800,000+0.1%$178/sqft |
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| 7/3/2015 | Pending sale | $799,000$178/sqft |
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| 6/30/2015 | Listed for sale | $799,000$178/sqft |
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| 6/30/2015 | Pending sale | $799,000$178/sqft |
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| 6/17/2015 | Price change | $799,000+6.5%$178/sqft |
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| 2/25/2015 | Pending sale | $750,000$167/sqft |
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| 2/22/2015 | Price change | $750,000-5.1%$167/sqft |
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| 2/17/2015 | Pending sale | $790,000$176/sqft |
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| 12/30/2014 | Price change | $790,000-12.1%$176/sqft |
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| 12/23/2014 | Listed for sale | $899,000$200/sqft |
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| 11/22/2014 | Pending sale | $899,000$200/sqft |
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| 5/16/2014 | Listed for sale | $899,000$200/sqft |
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| 4/21/2014 | Pending sale | $899,000$200/sqft |
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| 4/1/2014 | Price change | $899,000-7.8%$200/sqft |
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| 3/8/2014 | Listed for sale | $975,000+8.5%$217/sqft |
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| 3/21/2013 | Listing removed | $899,000$200/sqft |
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| 11/1/2012 | Price change | $899,000-2.8%$200/sqft |
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| 10/8/2012 | Price change | $925,000-2.5%$206/sqft |
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| 9/26/2012 | Price change | $949,000-2.7%$211/sqft |
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| 9/12/2012 | Listed for sale | $975,000+122.1%$217/sqft |
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| 9/6/1996 | Sold | $439,000$98/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $965,970 +2% |
| 2025 | $12,014 +3.4% | $947,030 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,621 +2.2% | $928,462 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,371 +5.7% | $910,258 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,761 +1.9% | $892,410 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,556 -0.8% | $874,913 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,646 | $865,943 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,646 +5.6% | $848,965 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,080 | $832,320 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,080 +2.1% | $816,000 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,876 +2.5% | $800,000 +34.5% |
| 2015 | $9,631 +33.3% | $594,902 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,227 | $583,249 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $569,230 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $558,070 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $553,900 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $555,217 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $544,332 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $533,660 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $523,197 |
| 2005 | -- | $523,197 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $502,882 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $493,667 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $483,989 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $465,197 |
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Neighborhood: 90290
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- District: Los Angeles Unified
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