20930 Shady Lane
Topanga, CA 90290
Listing broker / agent: Snyder Sutton Real Estate · Olivia Walker · CRMLS
MLS # 26830451 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 20:47 UTC
About this property
This charming 1940s three-bedroom, two-bath home pairs authentic canyon character with a practical, light-filled layout. The property is framed by mature elm and oak trees and offers views toward Saddle Peak. Set on Shady Lane, one of Topanga's quieter canyon streets, it offers easy access to local trails, Topanga Elementary, and the beach. Inside the main house, the living room features vaulted ceilings, wood-paneling, a brick fireplace, and built-in bookshelves. A bay window spanning the breadth of the room allows canyon light to illuminate the interior. Beyond the window, a spacious and recently restored deck welcomes the sounds and sights of canyon life. The kitchen blends 1940s elegance with updated appliances, opening on to the dining room so you stay connected to family and guests while cooking. The main level features two sunlit bedrooms: a primary suite with high ceilings and a skylit bathroom, and an adjacent second bedroom ideal for a children's bedroom or main-floor office. Downstairs, the naturally cool third bedroom suite includes a full bath with a soaking tub, deep closet, and private deck access, making it an ideal guest retreat. A standalone, newly renovated 220-square-foot studio with its own vaulted ceiling and deck is located on the top level of the landscaped garden, offering a creative workspace or additional living area. Beneath the ADU and garden beds, a flat, fenced yard offers plentiful space for outdoor dining and play, while further down the hillside a terraced garden offers a shady retreat beneath oak and lemon trees. Recently upgraded with re-finished hardwood floors and a renovated outside deck, the property also features a brand-new HVAC system and a 220V EV charger. This canyon sanctuary combines the character of old Topanga with the possibilities of the new. Truly a beautiful home.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26830451
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,300 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.1951 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1940
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 142
Building
- Year built
- 1940
- Architectural style
- Cottage
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 0
- Levels
- Two
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Outside
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Driveway, On Street
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Deck, Wood
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Canyon
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Type Unknown
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Topanga Elementary Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Topanga | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| Alice C. Stelle Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Las Virgenes Unified · Calabasas | 6–8 | 3.0 mi |
| Chaparral Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Las Virgenes Unified · Calabasas | K–5 | 3.1 mi |
| Calabasas High (school website, opens in a new tab) Las Virgenes Unified · Calabasas | 9–12 | 3.2 mi |
| Serrania Avenue Charter for Enriched Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Woodland Hills | K–5 | 3.9 mi |
| Woodland Hills Elementary Charter for Enriched Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Woodland Hills | K–5 | 4.0 mi |
| Bay Laurel Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Las Virgenes Unified · Calabasas | K–5 | 4.4 mi |
| Calabash Charter Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Woodland Hills | K–5 | 4.4 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,345,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,395,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,395,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-08-13 16:41 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 08:47 | $1,345,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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