1551 Penny Road
Topanga, CA 90290
Listing broker / agent: Compass · Kennon Earl · CRMLS
MLS # 26637253 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 16:25 UTC
About this property
Tucked into the hills of Topanga, this rare 1930s retreat blends timeless character with thoughtfully curated modern updates and sweeping canyon and mountain views. Original hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and exposed wood beams create a warm and authentic atmosphere, while expansive windows frame the surrounding landscape. The main living level features a dramatic living room with soaring ceilings and a wood-burning stove, flowing into the dining area and remodeled chef's kitchen with custom walnut cabinetry, volcanic stone countertops, a Viking range and an adjacent lounge area ideal for entertaining. Two guest bedrooms on this level enjoy peaceful views, along with a full bathroom with backyard access and a convenient half bath with double sinks. The lower level offers a serene primary suite with a spa-like en-suite bath featuring dual sinks, a clawfoot tub and a glass-enclosed shower, plus an oversized flexible room perfect for a screening room, office or creative space. Outdoors, enjoy a private, resort-style setting with lush landscaping, a saltwater pool and spa, expansive patios and multiple outdoor living areas. A true Topanga escape approximately six miles to Woodland Hills and ten miles to the beach.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26637253
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 3,199 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.6504 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1934
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 194
Building
- Year built
- 1934
- Year built source
- Other
- Architectural style
- Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 0
- Levels
- Two
- Living area source
- Other
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Den, Living Room, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Separate Formal Dining Room
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Decorative, Wood Burning
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 10
- Parking
- Covered, Driveway, Guest
- Pool
- In Ground
- Spa
- In Ground
- Patio / porch
- Covered, Deck
- Lot size source
- Other
- Property outlook
- Canyon, Mountains, Panoramic, Trees Woods
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $2,975,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,975,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 08:40 | $2,975,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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