$1,800,000
MLS: 26862831
Beds
4
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,408
Lot
0.12 ac
Year Built
1970
MLS #
26862831
Days on Market
12
Listed
Jul 29, 2026
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.
Location
Topanga, Los Angeles County, CA 90290
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Stefanie Becker · Innovate Realty, Inc.
Listing information is provided courtesy of the Greater Antelope Valley Association of Realtors (GAVAR) and California Regional MLS (CRMLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or by Mike Watson. All data, including square footage, lot size, room count, permits, and school assignment, should be independently verified. Properties shown may be listed by brokerages other than Keller Williams Realty. Listings are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice.
Payment estimate
$13,293
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $180,000 · Loan: $1,620,000
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.69% as of Aug 6, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $10,443
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,875
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $675
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Today's Rates
As of Aug 6, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.69%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.01%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
About the area · Mike Watson
About the Antelope Valley
The Antelope Valley spans Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, Rosamond, Lake Los Angeles, California City, Edwards AFB, and the Plant 42 aerospace corridor. Mike Watson is a lifelong AV resident and the #1 producing individual Realtor in the region by transaction count. Every active listing on this site is paired with a free market analysis tailored to the specific street, honest financing guidance (FHA, VA, USDA, CalHFA, conventional, and assumable loans where the financing supports it), and side-by-side comparisons against the rest of the active inventory in your target ZIP.
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 $63,000 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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