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Topanga, CA

$1,899,000

178 Muerdago Road, Topanga, CA
7
Beds
6
Baths
4,500
Sq Ft
1988
Built
54
Days listed

About this home

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.

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
2 full, 0 half
Living area
4,500 sq ft
Interior features
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Storage, Wood Product Walls, Loft, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace
Family Room, Guest Accommodations, Living Room
Heating
Central, Fireplaces, Propane
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Laundry Room, See Remarks
Levels
Multi Split
Spa
None
Exterior & lot
Lot size
0.402 acres (17,525 sq ft)
Pool
None
View
Canyon, Hills, Mountains, Panoramic, Trees Woods
Architectural style
Craftsman
Year built
1988
Parking
Driveway
Parking spaces
5
Community
Area
TOP - Topanga
County
Los Angeles
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Single Family Residence
Days on market
54
Listed
2026-06-01
Parcel #
4445013006
MLS #
26839089
Listed by
Adrian Wright · Compass

Location

Price history

Listed
$1,899,000 · 2026-06-01
Days on market
54
Current price
$1,899,000
Financing

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$11,913
$9,602 principal & interest · $2,310 taxes & insurance
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Loan $1,519,200

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