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Topanga 90290
19995 Sischo Drive
$1,800,000
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19995 Sischo Drive

Topanga, CA 90290
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,408 Ft²
$8,839
Est. Monthly

About This Property

After 25 years of dedicated ownership, this exceptional property is ready for its next chapter. Raven's Nest is an iconic 1970 California A-frame on one of upper Fernwood's most architecturally distinctive ridges, that traces the evolution of Topanga residential architecture: a 1930 canyon cottage, two works of Organic Modernism by W. Earl Wear, and this 1970 A-frame, a distinctly California expression of exposed structure, glass, light, and landscape. Longtime home to an award-winning director and writer, the house is defined by floor-to-ceiling glass and sweeping views, its black exterior receding into mature pines. Inside, the full triangular volume opens through soaring ceilings, exposed beams, white surfaces, natural wood, and two dramatic glass walls framing canyon and treetop views, with a sculptural Danish wood stove at the center. Living, dining, and the original kitchen open onto broad decks built around two living pines. Three bedrooms and two baths unfold across a multilevel plan, restrained and remarkably intact. Terraced grounds, mature planting, double carport, and scope for a thoughtful architectural intervention, subject to approvals. Minutes to the village, trails, Malibu, and the Pacific.
Unit Size
1,408 Ft²
Days on Market
102 days
Land Size
0.12 acres
Price per sqft
$1,278
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1970

Listed By

Stefanie Becker
Sotheby's International Realty

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Last updated: 2 months ago (CLAW #26862831)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 29, 2026 Listed by Innovate Realty, Inc. $1,800,000
Listed by Innovate Realty, Inc.
May 8, 2025 Listed $1,800,000
Listed
Welcome to Ravens Nest, an extraordinary A-frame masterpiece nestled among towering pines in the coveted Fernwood neighborhood of Topanga Canyon. With panoramic canyon views by day- and at night the gentle hooting of owls under star-filled skies, this home is a haven for writers, creatives, nature lovers, and anyone seeking peace, privacy, inspiration and wellbeing. As you approach, the striking silhouette of the A-frame draws you inbold yet harmonious with its forested surroundings. Inside, soaring ceilings and a dramatic two-story wall of glass flood the home with natural light and seamlessly frame breathtaking vistas. Every room invites the outside in: whether you're doing your morning yoga on the wrap around deck or writing your next great novel as hawks glide by outside your window, the connection to nature is ever-present. The open-concept living area blends effortlessly with the outdoors, making it as ideal for quiet mornings as it is for vibrant gatherings. The kitchen, dining, and living areas flow together beneath vaulted beams, grounded by rustic textures and contemporary finishes. Three tranquil bedrooms each offer unique outlooks on the surrounding landscape, while both bathrooms are tastefully designed with modern fixtures, offering a perfect blend of style and comfort. Outside, multiple decks invite you to bask in the quiet beauty of canyon lifewatch the sun rise, count stars at night, or simply exhale beneath the pines.A double carport and lush, mature, terraced landscaping enhances privacy and serenity, creating the feeling of a private mountain retreat and invites room for expansion to add decks, a spa and possibly a lap pool. With many hiking trails on your doorstep and just minutes to the heart of Topanga with its vibrant community life, farmers market, and artisan shops and just a short drive to the westside or the beach, Ravens Nest is more than a home, it's a lifestyle.

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning
Fireplace
With View
Parking Details
Has Carport
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway
Interior Details
Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features: Loft
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 1408
Year Built: 1970
Building Area Total: 1408
Levels: Multi/Split
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Pool Features: None
Lot Size Area: 5325
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1222
Lot Size Square Feet: 5325
Lot Size Dimensions: 42x127
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Central

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1970
  • Effective Year Built: 1970
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 28
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Floor Count: 300
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5,325
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,270
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 420
  • Total Building Area: 1,408
  • Building Area: 1,408
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 6
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,408
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: 8859
  • Land Acres: 0000000122
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 0100
  • Legal Description 1: TRACT # 8859 LOT/SEC 12 BLK/DIV/TWN 8

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Los Angeles Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 800104

Zoning

  • Zoning: LCR110000*

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 109-C6
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 8859
  • Parcel: 4447-034-009
  • Block: 8
  • Lot: 12
  • Municipality: WEST /TOPANGA CYN
  • Latitude: 34.076
  • Longitude: -118.604

    Address

  • Full Address: 19995 Sischo Dr
  • Address - House Number: 19995
  • Address - Street Name: Sischo
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Topanga
  • Carrier Code: R002
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3341
  • Zip Code: 90290

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $839,094
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2019
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 01-653

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2278
  • Valuation Date: Aug 04, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 1,636,656
  • High Value: 2,009,586
  • Low Value: 1,263,727

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $727,550
  • Assessed Land Value: $582,046
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $145,504

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 07, 2000
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 16, 2000
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 39
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00-0930963
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Sep 12, 1997
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Aug 05, 1997
  • Previous Sale Amount: $390,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 39

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 19995 Sischo Drive built and last sold?
The property at 19995 Sischo Drive was built in 1970 and last sold on Jun 7, 2000 for $492,500.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 19995 Sischo Drive is $1,782,825.
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