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178 Muerdago Rd Topanga, CA 90290

7 Beds

6 Baths

4,500 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,500 sqft

Price per Sqft $422

MLS Listing ID 26839089

Style Craftsman

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 2

Three Quarter Bath 4

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1988

Lot Size 0.402 Acres

Acres 0.4023

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

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.

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Area Topanga

Zoning LCR11L

Rooms

Family Room 1

Other Rooms Accessory Bldgs, Cabana, GuestHouse

Dining Room 1

Kitchen Ceramic Counters, Gourmet Kitchen, Pantry, Remodeled, Quartz Counters, Tile Counters

Interior

Interior Features Beamed Ceiling(s), Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floor Plan, Pre-wired for high speed Data, Storage Space, Turnkey, Wood Product Walls

Heating Central, Fireplace, Propane Gas

Cooling Air Conditioning, Central

Flooring Engineered Hardwood, Ceramic Tile

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Guest House, Living Room

Equipment Built-Ins, Cable, Dishwasher, Dryer, Hood Fan, Network Wire, Propane Dryer Hookup, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer

Laundry Room, Other, In Unit

Exterior

Parking Features Driveway

Garage Spaces 5.0

Fence Other, Privacy

Pool None

View Y/N Yes

View Canyon, Fields, Hills, Mountains, Panoramic, Park, Skyline, Tree Top, Trees/Woods

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Front Yard, Gutters, Landscaped, Street Paved, Wooded, Yard

Story 3

Sewer Septic Tank

Water District

Architectural Style Craftsman

Level or Stories Multi/Split

Structure Type Wood Siding

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

Schools

School District Los Angeles Unified

Others

Special Listing Condition Standard

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