PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE: ON MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018 AT 9:30AM AT THE SANTA MONICA COURTHOUSE, DEPARTMENT O, 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401, THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 143 OLD CHURCH ROAD, TOPANGA, CA 90290 WILL BE SOLD BY WAY OF COURT CONFIRMATION AND OVERBID HEARING. OPENING BID WILL BE $1,181,750.00 AND BUYERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED AND PRESENT A WRITTEN OFFER PRIOR TO THE HEARING. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN PURSUANT TO C. C. P. 873.740. The original Head Master's Residence from the Barton School from the late 1930's. Tucked away in the heart of Topanga on a private road, this craftsman style home is loaded with charm. Situated beautifully in an area of ranches and meadows with serene cross canyon views. The house features wood floors, a fireplace and graceful coved ceilings. 4th Bedroom has its own bath and entrance on the ground floor. The property is being sold "AS IS". The Seller to do no repairs whatsoever. Buyer to investigate all aspects of property condition. SEE DOCUMENT FILE.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
0.61 acresLot Size
$738Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Marcus Beck•DRE #00971376• Sotheby's International Realty
•310-456-9405 (agent)
•marcus.beck@sothebys.realty (agent)
Listed by •DRE #01067874Sotheby's International Realty
•310-455-3200 (agent)
•CanyonAgent@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Subscriber Non•DRE #13252• Non-Participant Office
PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE: ON MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018 AT 9:30AM AT THE SANTA MONICA COURTHOUSE, DEPARTMENT O, 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401, THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 143 OLD CHURCH ROAD, TOPANGA, CA 90290 WILL BE SOLD BY WAY OF COURT CONFIRMATION AND OVERBID HEARING. OPENING BID WILL BE $1,181,750.00 AND BUYERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED AND PRESENT A WRITTEN OFFER PRIOR TO THE HEARING. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN PURSUANT TO C.C.P. 873.740. The original Head Master's Residence from the Barton School from the late 1930's. Tucked away in the heart of Topanga on a private road, this craftsman style home is loaded with charm. Situated beautifully in an area of ranches and meadows with serene cross canyon views. The house features wood floors, a fireplace and graceful coved ceilings. 4th Bedroom has its own bath and entrance on the ground floor. The property is being sold "AS IS". The Seller to do no repairs whatsoever. Buyer to investigate all aspects of property condition. SEE DOCUMENT FILE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,515 (+2.3%)
$1,097,216 + $274,242
$1,371,458
2024
$16,138 (+2.9%)
$1,075,702 + $268,865
$1,344,567
2023
$15,690 (+4.9%)
$1,054,610 + $263,594
$1,318,204
2022
$14,961 (+1.1%)
$1,033,932 + $258,426
$1,292,358
2021
$14,802 (−0.5%)
$1,013,659 + $253,359
$1,267,018
2020
$14,870 (+3.5%)
$993,784 + $248,392
$1,242,176
2019
$14,367 (+677.9%)
$983,594 + $245,846
$1,229,440
2018
$1,847 (+1.8%)
$964,308 + $241,026
$1,205,334
2017
$1,814 (+3.7%)
$61,026 + $64,618
$125,644
2016
$1,750 (−87.6%)
$61,026 + $64,618
$125,644
2015
$14,101 (+747.9%)
$59,830 + $63,351
$123,181
2014
$1,663 (+0.1%)
$57,778 + $61,178
$118,956
2012
$1,661 (+3.5%)
$57,517 + $60,902
$118,419
2011
$1,604 (−1.0%)
$56,390 + $59,708
$116,098
2010
$1,619 (+4.1%)
$55,285 + $58,538
$113,823
2009
$1,556 (+4.1%)
$54,872 + $58,101
$112,973
2008
$1,494
$55,003 + $58,240
$113,243
Tax history for 143 Old Church Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,515 (+2.3%)
$1,097,216 + $274,242
$1,371,458
2024
$16,138 (+2.9%)
$1,075,702 + $268,865
$1,344,567
2023
$15,690 (+4.9%)
$1,054,610 + $263,594
$1,318,204
2022
$14,961 (+1.1%)
$1,033,932 + $258,426
$1,292,358
2021
$14,802 (−0.5%)
$1,013,659 + $253,359
$1,267,018
2020
$14,870 (+3.5%)
$993,784 + $248,392
$1,242,176
2019
$14,367 (+677.9%)
$983,594 + $245,846
$1,229,440
2018
$1,847 (+1.8%)
$964,308 + $241,026
$1,205,334
2017
$1,814 (+3.7%)
$61,026 + $64,618
$125,644
2016
$1,750 (−87.6%)
$61,026 + $64,618
$125,644
2015
$14,101 (+747.9%)
$59,830 + $63,351
$123,181
2014
$1,663 (+0.1%)
$57,778 + $61,178
$118,956
2012
$1,661 (+3.5%)
$57,517 + $60,902
$118,419
2011
$1,604 (−1.0%)
$56,390 + $59,708
$116,098
2010
$1,619 (+4.1%)
$55,285 + $58,538
$113,823
2009
$1,556 (+4.1%)
$54,872 + $58,101
$112,973
2008
$1,494
$55,003 + $58,240
$113,243
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.61 Acres
Year renovated
1947
Sq. Ft.
2,038
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4445007009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Driveway
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 4
# of Open Other Spaces: 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Tile
Laundry Information
Laundry Area
Additional Rooms
Dining Area
Florida/Screened Room
Interior Features
Living Room Deck Attached
Ground Level w/steps
Fireplace Information
In Living Room
# of Fireplaces: 1
Flooring Information
Hardwood Floors
Equipment
Range/Oven
Heating & Cooling
A/C, Electric Cooling
Electric Heat, Heat Pump
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 2
Two Level
Detached
Exterior Construction: Clapboard
Exterior Features
Patio Features: Patio Open
Property Information
Land Lease Type: Fee
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Land Information
Other Structures: Shed
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 26,735
Zoning: LCA11*
Special Zoning: Coastal Commission
Lot Location: Private Road
Lot Description: Yard
Property Features
Has View
View: Mountains, Pasture
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 4445-007-009
Tax Information
No Mello-Roos Tax
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic
Location
School Information
School District: Los Angeles Unified
Location Information
Directions: Topanga to Old Canyon. Go up Old Church Rd. (across from Inn of the Seventh Ray). House up rough driveway on right but room to turn around at the top.
Cross Streets: Old Topanga
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,038
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 4445007009
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 8, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is, Coastal Zone, Trust/Conservatorship
Around this home
Schools
Topanga Elementary Charter
Charter K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Woodland Hills Charter Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
4/10
Palisades Charter High School
Charter 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
18% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 92° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.43M – $1.73M
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