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178 Muerdago Road

Topanga, CA 90290
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Bed 7

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Bath 6

Bath

SqFt4,500

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SqFt17,525

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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 config ured 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.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,899,000

AD Id : 79703208

MLS Id : 26839089

Beds : 7

Lot Size : 17,525 Sqft

Living Area Size : 4,500

Year Built : 1988

County : Los Angeles

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 7

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 6 Full Baths: 2
  • Interior Features

    BeamedCeilings, BreakfastBar, Balcony, CathedralCeilings, HighCeilings, LivingRoomDeckAttached, OpenFloorplan, Storage, WoodProductWalls, Loft, WalkInPantry, WalkInClosets
    Appliances: DoubleOven, Dishwasher, ElectricOven, GasCooktop, Range, Refrigerator, RangeHood, VentedExhaustFan, Dryer, Washer
    Laundry Features: LaundryRoom, SeeRemarks
    Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, FrenchMullioned
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central, Fireplaces, Propane Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: CentralAir

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1988
    Building Area Total: 4500
    Construction Materials: WoodSiding
    Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Deck, Enclosed, FrontPorch, Open, Patio, Porch, Rooftop, Wood, WrapAround
    Pool Features: None
    Private Pool: No
    View: Canyon, Hills, Mountains, Panoramic, TreesWoods
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: RainGutters

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 17525 Lot Size Acres: 0.4023 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 17,525 Lot Description: FrontYard,Landscaped,Yard

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1899000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 4445013006

  • Location Information

    Direction: From Pacific Coast Highway, take Topanga Cyn Blvd, approximately 4.5 miles, turn right on Entrada, turn right onto Encina, turn right onto Muerdago, the house is on the left. From the 101, take Topanga Cyn Blvd N, go approximately 7.5 miles, turn left on Entrada, turn right on Encina, turn right on Muerdago, the house is on the left. WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/26/2026 @ 11:54

MLS: 26839089 LISTED BY: Adrian Wright, Compass 310-230-5744 SOURCE: CRMLS

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