20939 Hillside Drive
Topanga, CA 90290
Listing broker / agent: Compass · Olga Crawford · CRMLS
MLS # 26985201 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 19:52 UTC
About this property
Perched in the serene hills of Topanga Canyon, this fully gated compound feels like a hidden gem. Set on more than half an acre of oak-studded land, the property includes a newly renovated two-bedroom, two-bath main house, a detached guest house, a beautiful original stone house/art studio or office plus a new Yurt! Inside the main house, the living room has so much charm and character, with a stone hearth and wood-burning stove at the center of it all. The central den/music room can easily become a study, playroom, or whatever else you need, and it opens to the downstairs bedroom and bath. Upstairs, the oversized primary suite feels like its own private retreat, with another wood-burning stove, a wall of windows looking out into the oak canopy, a large primary bath, and a walk-in closet. The spacious remodeled kitchen opens onto a beautiful stone terrace, making outdoor dining easy and giving you a front-row seat to the canyon views. From there, a hidden path leads to a view deck tucked into the landscape. The expansive flat lawns offer plenty of room to relax, gather, play, or start a vegetable garden. There's also a beautiful natural-light-filled yurt, added by the current owner, that could be used for healing work, wellness practices, meditation, creative projects, or simply as another quiet place to get away. Down the lower gated driveway, a separate pad with room for an Airstream or a tiny house adds even more flexibility for guests, studio space, or a private retreat. Close to Topanga State Park, this is a special kind of Topanga property, with privacy, character, creative spaces, and plenty of room to settle into canyon life.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26985201
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,200 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.532 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1959
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 39
Building
- Year built
- 1959
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Cape Cod
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Construction
- Hardiplank Type
- Living area source
- Estimated
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet, Outside
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 6
- Parking
- Driveway, Gated
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Porch, Rooftop
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Canyon, Hills, Mountains
Utilities & community
- Community features
- Gated
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Los Angeles Unified
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Nearby public schools
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| 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 | 2.9 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 | 4.3 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
- $1,700,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,849,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,849,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-07 20:36 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 03:43 | $1,700,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:51 | $1,849,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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