About This Home

This 7-bedroom, 6-bathroom single family at 178 Muerdago Rd in Topanga, CA is listed for $1,899,000 ($422 per sqft). Built in 1988, the home offers 4,500 sqft of living space on a 0.40 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1988
  • 0.40 acre lot
  • 3 stories
  • 5 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

3 stories
2 full
5 spaces
1988

Amenities

SolarFireplaceViewA/C
Listing Description

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 configured 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.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$10,156/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,373
Interest$8,229
Insurance$554

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

178 Muerdago Rd

Topanga, CA 90290

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Beamed Ceiling(s)Cathedral-Vaulted CeilingsHigh Ceilings (9 Feet+)Living Room BalconyLiving Room Deck AttachedOpen Floor PlanPre-wired for high speed DataStorage SpaceTurnkeyWood Product Walls

Property Details

Flooring

Tile - CeramicEngineered

Views

ParkHillsMountainsCanyon

Outdoor Features

PatioPorchDeck

Parking

Driveway

Heating

CentralFireplace(s)Natural GasPropane (Heating)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Built-In And Free StandingPropaneOven-ElectricCooktop - GasDouble OvenRangeRange Hood

Questions & Answers

This 7-bedroom, 6-bathroom single family at 178 Muerdago Rd is listed at $1,899,000 ($422/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $10,156 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1988, 0.40 acre lot, 3 stories, 5 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Beamed Ceiling(s), Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, High Ceilings (9 Feet+).

This property is listed by Adrian Wright.

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Adrian Wright

License 00935559

Agent at Compass

Listed by Compass · Broker phone: 3102305744 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 26839089· Source: The MLS/CLAW· 151 days on PropertySimple

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178 Muerdago Rd, Topanga, CA 90290

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