21849 Canon Drive
Topanga, CA 90290
Listing broker / agent: Sotheby's International Realty · Christina Nelson · CRMLS
MLS # 26844205 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 20:54 UTC
About this property
Tucked along a desirable street-to-street lot, this enchanting 1930s Topanga cottage blends timeless character with flexible, creative living. The main residence offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, and two living spaces with a lovely deck right off the kitchen. Rich with original charm, the home offers soaring pine ceilings, warm wood floors, and a stone fireplace that is the heart of the home, setting a cozy, inviting tone. Natural light moves easily through the living spaces, creating an atmosphere that feels both grounded and inspiring. Beyond the main home, the property unfolds into a rare and versatile compound. A detached guest quarters with two bedrooms and one bathroom provides a welcoming retreat for visitors, extended family, or independent living needs. Adding to the property's unique appeal, a separate tiny home is thoughtfully placed in the backyard- ideal as a guest hideaway, creative studio, or work-from-home space, offering privacy and flexibility while maintaining connection to the main home. The expansive, flat backyard invites a true indoor-outdoor Topanga lifestyle, with ample room for children at play, pets to roam, garden beds, or relaxed gatherings under the open sky. Additional parking off Koontz Way enhances convenience and accessibility, an uncommon bonus for the area. Set just one lot away from Topanga State Park, this property offers immediate access to miles of scenic hiking trails and preserved natural beauty, allowing daily life to flow seamlessly between home and nature. A special opportunity to own a soulful property with multiple living spaces, outdoor freedom, and classic canyon charm in one of Topanga's most treasured settings.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26844205
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,500 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.1306 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1938
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Listing
- Days on market
- 119
Building
- Year built
- 1938
- Architectural style
- Cottage
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Multi Split
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Other
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Guest Quarters, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Fireplace
- Decorative
- Laundry
- Outside
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 4
- Parking
- Guest, One Space
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Deck
- Fencing
- Wood
- Property outlook
- Trees Woods
Utilities & community
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alice C. Stelle Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Las Virgenes Unified · Calabasas | 6–8 | 1.4 mi |
| Chaparral Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Las Virgenes Unified · Calabasas | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Calabasas High (school website, opens in a new tab) Las Virgenes Unified · Calabasas | 9–12 | 1.7 mi |
| Topanga Elementary Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Topanga | K–5 | 2.3 mi |
| Woodland Hills Elementary Charter for Enriched Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Woodland Hills | K–5 | 2.4 mi |
| Serrania Avenue Charter for Enriched Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Woodland Hills | K–5 | 2.6 mi |
| Calabash Charter Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Woodland Hills | K–5 | 2.8 mi |
| Bay Laurel Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Las Virgenes Unified · Calabasas | K–5 | 3.1 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
- $1,135,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,250,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,160,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-05 14:11 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 21:23 | $1,135,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 07:40 | $1,160,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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