1527 Bainum Drive
Topanga, CA, 90290
$1,350,000
MLS: 25553501
Beds
4
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,758
Lot
0.52 ac
Year Built
1976
MLS #
25553501
Days on Market
303
Listed
Jun 17, 2025
Description
Tucked away in the desirable Fernwood neighborhood of Topanga, this rare and versatile property offers a unique blend of charm, privacy, and creative potential. Set on a beautifully landscaped, fully fenced, dog friendly oversized lot up a private driveway, this home is surrounded by mature oak trees and lush gardens, creating a serene retreat with a true sense of seclusion. The main residence features two spacious and flexible living units, each filled with natural light and boasting its own private entrance, full kitchen, open dining area, large full bathroom, and expansive indoor-outdoor flow via upper and lower decks and patios perfect for entertaining or enjoying the tranquil canyon breeze. Use the units separately for multi-generational living, guest units, or combine them into one cohesive home through the interior staircase to suit your lifestyle. In total, the home offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with thoughtful layouts and seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. Separate laundry areas for the main house and guest house provide added convenience and privacy. Adding to the property's versatility is a stand-alone studio cottage, complete with front and rear patios, its own laundry, full bath and kitchen adds endless potential as a guesthouse, rental unit, art studio, or home office. Additional features include: Approx 24 Solar panels. A shipping container ideal as a workshop or secure storage. Two additional storage sheds, mature landscaping and multiple outdoor living areas with iconic Fernwood breezes brings a true connection to nature. Whether you're looking to live, work, create, or invest, this Topanga gem offers the space and flexibility to make your vision a reality. Come experience the harmony of light, nature, and possibility in the heart of Fernwood.
Location
Topanga, Los Angeles County, CA 90290
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Karen Dannenbaum · Snyder Sutton Real Estate
Payment estimate
$9,678
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $135,000 · Loan: $1,215,000
- Principal & Interest
- $7,465
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,406
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $506
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Today's Rates
As of Apr 23, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.23%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.58%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Topanga home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $47,250 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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