19995 Sischo Drive, Topanga, CA 90290
19995 Sischo Drive, Topanga, CA 90290
Property Description
After 25 years of dedicated ownership, this exceptional property is ready for its next chapter. Raven's Nest is an iconic 1970 California A-frame on one of upper Fernwood's most architecturally distinctive ridges, that traces the evolution of Topanga residential architecture: a 1930 canyon cottage, two works of Organic Modernism by W. Earl Wear, and this 1970 A-frame, a distinctly California expression of exposed structure, glass, light, and landscape. Longtime home to an award-winning director and writer, the house is defined by floor-to-ceiling glass and sweeping views, its black exterior receding into mature pines. Inside, the full triangular volume opens through soaring ceilings, exposed beams, white surfaces, natural wood, and two dramatic glass walls framing canyon and treetop views, with a sculptural Danish wood stove at the center. Living, dining, and the original kitchen open onto broad decks built around two living pines. Three bedrooms and two baths unfold across a multilevel plan, restrained and remarkably intact. Terraced grounds, mature planting, double carport, and scope for a thoughtful architectural intervention, subject to approvals. Minutes to the village, trails, Malibu, and the Pacific.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Topanga · Single Family Residence
Listed 46.9% above the median closed sale of $1,225,000. Price per sqft ($1,278) is a 59% premium to closed comps ($804). Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1421 Fernwood Pacific Drive | Topanga | 2006 | 3 | 2 | 1,639 | 5,377 | $1,034 | $1.70M | 110 | 88 |
| 21849 Canon Drive | Topanga | 1938 | 4 | 3 | 1,500 | 5,687 | $757 | $1.14M | 114 | 84 |
| 1138 Mohawk | Topanga | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1,325 | 3,242 | $528 | $699,000 | 16 | 81 |
| 363 Topanga Canyon Boulevard | Topanga | 1925 | 3 | 3 | 1,550 | 3,323 | $645 | $999,000 | 103 | 76 |
| 1553 Penny Road | Topanga | 1925 | 2 | 1 | 1,000 | 5,922 | $1,100 | $1.10M | 3 | 76 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.0 | 2.2 | 1,402.8 | 4,710.2 | $812.8 | $1.13M | 69.2 | |||
| Median | 1,500 | $1.10M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21936 Canon Drive | Topanga | 1925 | 10/09/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,392 | 3,453 | $1.35M | $1.30M | $934 | 0.96 | 87 | 84 |
| 437 Short Trail | Topanga | 1927 | 09/04/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,616 | 4,258 | $1.10M | $800,000 | $495 | 0.73 | 84 | 83 |
| 21513 Highvale Trail | Topanga | 1925 | 10/05/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,700 | 5,786 | $1.15M | $1.27M | $747 | 1.10 | 60 | 82 |
| 21881 Koontz Way | Topanga | 1972 | 09/22/2026 | 2 | 1 | 952 | 6,993 | $999,000 | $1.02M | $1,071 | 1.02 | 60 | 72 |
| 20616 Callon Drive | Topanga | 1939 | 07/07/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,587 | 9,087 | $1.23M | $1.23M | $772 | 1.00 | 32 | 68 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1,449.4 | 5,915.4 | $1.12M | $1.12M | $803.8 | — | 64.6 | ||||
| Median | 1,587 | $1.23M | $1.23M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.