1553 Penny Rd

$1,325,000
Price
2
Beds
1,000 Sq. Ft.
$1,325 / Sq. Ft.
1,000
Sq. Ft.
$1,325
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to your peaceful hideaway in the heart of Topanga. This 1925 storybook cottage, originally built as a hunter's cabin, has been lovingly transformed into a charming retreat nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains. This two-bedroom, one-bath home is move-in ready, featuring updated appliances and a warm, inviting ambiance. Step inside to an open kitchen with high-beam ceilings and a cozy living room anchored by a fireplace. The deck extends the living space outdoors, inviting you to immerse yourself...Welcome to your peaceful hideaway in the heart of Topanga. This 1925 storybook cottage, originally built as a hunter's cabin, has been lovingly transformed into a charming retreat nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains. This two-bedroom, one-bath home is move-in ready, featuring updated appliances and a warm, inviting ambiance. Step inside to an open kitchen with high-beam ceilings and a cozy living room anchored by a fireplace. The deck extends the living space outdoors, inviting you to immerse yourself in nature and take in the surrounding views. Birds, majestic oaks, and sun-kissed canyon hills are your closest neighbors. Downstairs, you'll find two cozy bedrooms and an updated bathroom with a soaking tub/shower. A storage shed on the property offers potential for an art studio, workshop, or private office. Additional highlights include fruit trees and an outdoor shower. Endless hiking trails and Topanga State Park are just moments away. Tucked into the private Sylvia Park neighborhood, yet only a short drive to the Valley or the PCH, this home offers the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. Move right in or continue its success as a dream rental income opportunity. Two Assessor Parcel Numbers: 4442-016-037 & 047
  1. Listed by Kendal White • DRE #02174214 • Brokerage DRE #01407690 • Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 1553 Penny Road

Style
Cottage
Property Attached YN
false
Parcel Number
4442016037
Living Area
1000
Source Living Area
Owner
Area
Topanga (TOP)
Lot Size Area
5922
Source Lot Size Area
Vendor Enhanced
LISTING UPDATED: 12/31/2025 01:06 PM

Property Details for 1553 Penny Road

StatusComing Soon
MLS #25630769
Days on Market-
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,922 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Kendal White, DRE #02174214
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Building Information for 1553 Penny Road

Stories2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,922 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,816 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,547

Property Taxes

$1,269

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1553 Penny Road

Community / Development
Community / Development
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
Structure Info
Structure Info
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • View: Yes
  • View Description: Mountains
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Water Heater Features: Gas, Propane
Contract Info
Contract Info
  • Disclosures: None
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Agency
  • Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
  • Lot Acreage: 0.136
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5922
Parking Details
Parking Details
  • Parking Garage: Driveway - Brick
  • Total Parking: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway - Brick
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Rooms: Patio Enclosed, Living Room
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Den: No
  • Family Room: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Furnished: Furnished Or Unfurnished
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Wall, Fireplace
  • Heating Type: Wall, Fireplace
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Equipment: Freezer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Laundry: In Closet
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Private Pool: No
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Spa: None
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
  • Entry Date: 02-14-2026

Property History for 1553 Penny Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2023

Sold

SDMLS #23-306013

$1,300,000—
Nov 21, 2023

Sold

CRMLS #23306013

$1,300,000—
Nov 21, 2023

Sold

CLAW #23-306013

$1,300,000—
Nov 10, 2023

Pending

CRMLS #23306013

—
Sep 28, 2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #23306013

—
Sep 28, 2023

Pending

CLAW #23-306013

—
Sep 28, 2023

Pending

SDMLS #23-306013

—
Sep 28, 2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #23-306013

—
Aug 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #23-306013

$1,399,000—
Aug 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #23-306013

$1,399,000—
Aug 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #23306013

$1,399,000—
Oct 16, 2017

Sold

CRMLS #17265782

$910,000—
Oct 16, 2017

Sold

CLAW #17-265782

$910,000—
Sep 14, 2017

Pending

CRMLS #17265782

—
Sep 14, 2017

Pending

CLAW #17-265782

—
Sep 3, 2017

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #17265782

$899,000—
Sep 3, 2017

Listed (Active)

CLAW #17-265782

$899,000—
Mar 20, 2015

Sold

CLAW #15-819557

$530,000—
Mar 20, 2015

Sold

CRMLS #15819557

$530,000—
Mar 5, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #489581337

$530,000

+12.1% / yr

Jan 20, 2015

Pending

CRMLS #15819557

—
Jan 20, 2015

Pending

CLAW #15-819557

—
Jan 7, 2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #15819557

$549,000—
Jan 7, 2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #15-819557

$549,000—
Nov 22, 2011

Sold

CLAW #10-432437

$350,000—
Nov 22, 2011

Sold

CRMLS #10432437

$350,000—
Jun 29, 2011

Pending

CLAW #10-432437

—
Jun 29, 2011

Pending

CRMLS #10432437

—
Mar 23, 2011

Listed (Active)

CLAW #10-432437

$550,000—
Oct 8, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #319372403

$320,000

-9.6% / yr

Mar 3, 2010

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #10432437

$550,000—
Jun 22, 2005

Sold

CLAW #05-013659

$550,000—
Jun 22, 2005

Sold

CRMLS #05013659

$550,000—
Jun 6, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #159157955

$550,000—
May 18, 2005

Pending

CRMLS #05013659

—
May 18, 2005

Pending

CLAW #05-013659

—
Mar 21, 2005

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #05013659

$550,000—
Mar 21, 2005

Listed (Active)

CLAW #05-013659

$649,000—
Dec 14, 2004

Expired

CLAW #04-103864

$595,000—
Oct 29, 2004

Listed (Active)

CLAW #04-103864

$595,000—
Feb 18, 2000

Sold

CLAW #99-032670

$175,000—
Dec 27, 1999

Pending

CLAW #99-032670

—
Nov 29, 1999

Listed (Active)

CLAW #99-032670

$215,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2023

Sold

SDMLS #23-306013

$1,300,000
11/21/2023

Sold

CRMLS #23306013

$1,300,000
11/21/2023

Sold

CLAW #23-306013

$1,300,000
11/10/2023

Pending

CRMLS #23306013

—
09/28/2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #23306013

—
09/28/2023

Pending

CLAW #23-306013

—
09/28/2023

Pending

SDMLS #23-306013

—
09/28/2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #23-306013

—
08/30/2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #23-306013

$1,399,000
08/30/2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #23-306013

$1,399,000
08/30/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #23306013

$1,399,000
10/16/2017

Sold

CRMLS #17265782

$910,000
10/16/2017

Sold

CLAW #17-265782

$910,000
09/14/2017

Pending

CRMLS #17265782

—
09/14/2017

Pending

CLAW #17-265782

—
09/03/2017

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #17265782

$899,000
09/03/2017

Listed (Active)

CLAW #17-265782

$899,000
03/20/2015

Sold

CLAW #15-819557

$530,000
03/20/2015

Sold

CRMLS #15819557

$530,000
03/05/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #489581337

$530,000

+12.1% / yr

01/20/2015

Pending

CRMLS #15819557

—
01/20/2015

Pending

CLAW #15-819557

—
01/07/2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #15819557

$549,000
01/07/2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #15-819557

$549,000
11/22/2011

Sold

CLAW #10-432437

$350,000
11/22/2011

Sold

CRMLS #10432437

$350,000
06/29/2011

Pending

CLAW #10-432437

—
06/29/2011

Pending

CRMLS #10432437

—
03/23/2011

Listed (Active)

CLAW #10-432437

$550,000
10/08/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #319372403

$320,000

-9.6% / yr

03/03/2010

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #10432437

$550,000
06/22/2005

Sold

CLAW #05-013659

$550,000
06/22/2005

Sold

CRMLS #05013659

$550,000
06/06/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #159157955

$550,000
05/18/2005

Pending

CRMLS #05013659

—
05/18/2005

Pending

CLAW #05-013659

—
03/21/2005

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #05013659

$550,000
03/21/2005

Listed (Active)

CLAW #05-013659

$649,000
12/14/2004

Expired

CLAW #04-103864

$595,000
10/29/2004

Listed (Active)

CLAW #04-103864

$595,000
02/18/2000

Sold

CLAW #99-032670

$175,000
12/27/1999

Pending

CLAW #99-032670

—
11/29/1999

Listed (Active)

CLAW #99-032670

$215,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1553 Penny Road

Taxable ValueLand$853,740Additions$397,800Total$1,251,540
Tax Record2025$15,226 ($1,269 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt800 SqFtLot Size5,926 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyLOS ANGELESAPN4442-016-037

Schools near 1553 Penny Road

This home is within Los Angeles Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charter - K to 5
Charter - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Topanga Elementary Charter
CharterK to 5

Paul Revere Middle School
Charter6 to 8

Woodland Hills Charter Academy
Public6 to 8

Palisades Charter High School
Charter9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1553 Penny Road is a single family home Coming Soon in Topanga, CA 90290. This property is currently priced at $1,325,000. This listing's school district is Los Angeles Unified School District. Nearby schools include Topanga Elementary Charter, Paul Revere Middle School and Woodland Hills Charter Academy. 1553 Penny Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,000 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Kendal White, DRE #02174214

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