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Property Description
Mid-Century Sanctuary with Guest House, and Studio Apartment. Tucked away in the poetic hills of Topanga, where the scent of sagebrush mingles with coastal air and the canyon light shifts like watercolor, this mid-century retreat rises from the earth like sculpture. Built in the 80s by a Topanga Family of master builders, this home has the soul of a 1960s architectural, with towering walls of glass, but is built with modern building methods and amenities that live more fully in our present. Set across 6 lots totaling more than half an acre of pure California dreaming, this is not merely a home, but a dream made real. Framed in clean, modernist lines and softened by warm woods and welcoming landscaping, the main residence offers three bedrooms and two baths, with interiors that channel the understated elegance of a bygone era. Vaulted ceilings open skyward, while walls of glass dissolve the boundary between indoors and the wild beyond, inviting the Santa Monica Mountains in like an old friend. A sunken living room anchors the space with quiet drama, its hardwood floors catching golden light, while a fireplace hums softly against the cool hush of canyon evenings. The sleekly updated kitchen gleams with high end stainless appliances, huge windows, stone counters, and cabinetry that soars up to the 14 ft ceilings. The primary suite is a private escape, complete with a dreamy, custom, walnut, walk-in closet with a view, private viewing deck, and a spa-like bath where a glass-wrapped shower overlooks the green hills of the nearby state parka tableau, framed in stillness and sky. The living room flows onto a huge deck, set in the wide vistas. Steps lead to paths meandering through native landscaping and terraced gardens that create a sanctuary for the senses. A gorgeous, built in, Charbroil outdoor kitchen nestles under an arbor, perfect for grilling up a celebration! Dine beneath a canopy of oaks, sip wine beneath the stars around the gas fire pit, or soak in the hot tub while hawks wheel overhead. Here, every detail whispers of retreat and ritual. Two thoughtfully appointed guest units, a charming detached cabin at the top of the property, with loft, kitchenette, bath, and deck; and a second large studio apartment, with private entry, kitchen, and bath, offer room for reflection, creation, or connection. Set along a private drive just moments from the vibrancy of the center of Topanga, with its restaurants, galleries, yoga studios, and charming shops, in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by trails, this graceful home is close to Malibu, the Valley, and all that LA has to offer. This is a home for artists, dreamers, and seekers of beauty. A place where architecture meets wilderness in elegant accord, and where every sunrise feels like a new beginning. This is a Topanga Miracle, refined, rare, and waiting for you.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 21956 Cereza Way
General
- Sold For: $1,592,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: CLAW
- MLS ID: 25578357
- Added to Site: 197 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Dining Room, Living Room, Guest House, Art Studio, Formal Entry, Entry, Dressing Area, Guest-Maids Quarters, In-Law Suite, Patio Open, Primary Bedroom, Retreat, Walk-In Closet, Basement
- Interior Features: Beamed Ceiling(s), Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Hot Tub, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Storage Space, Two-Story Ceilings, Open Floor Plan, Sunken Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Eating Areas: Dining Area
- Cooking Appliances: Built-In BBQ, Propane, Free Standing Gas, Gas/Electric Range, Range, Range Hood
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Remodeled, Shower Over Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Room
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa: Yes
- Spa Description: Hot Tub
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Smoke Detector
- Other Features: GuestHouse, Shed(s)
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Balcony, Concrete Slab, Deck(s), Living Room Deck Attached, Open Patio, Slab
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Driveway, Detached, Door Opener, Garage - 2 Car, Parking for Guests, Private, RV Access
Location
- Area: Topanga
- County: Los Angeles
- Driving Directions: From Topanga Canyon Blvd, take Entrado (NOT Entrada!), Turn Right onto Canon Dr, Turn Left onto Alta Dr, Go past Cereza, and Turn Left on Altaridge, and park on the left. Enter Property from the top.
School Information
- School District: Los Angeles Unified
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: District
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Mid-Century
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition, Shingle, Tar and Gravel
- Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
- Entry Location: Living Room
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,200
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1985
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Other Struct. Feat.: High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Balcony, Barbecue Private, Custom Built, Rain Gutters, Sliding Glass Doors
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: GuestHouse, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Skyline, Tree Top, Trees/Woods, Valley, Rocks, Mountains, Panoramic, Park, Canyon, Hills
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.5346
- Lot Size: 23289
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Irrigation System: Drip System, Sprinkler Timer
- Lot Features: Canyon, Park Nearby, Rural, Cul-De-Sac
- Zoning: LCR11L
- Lot Description: 5 + Lots, Back Yard, Fenced, Gutters, Landscaped, Secluded, Street Asphalt, Street Paved, Wooded, Yard
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $681.36
- Assessment Year: 1985
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Reports: None
- APN: 4434-035-026
Listed by Compass, Adrian Wright and Compass, Jordan Wright
Sold by Snyder Sutton Real Estate, Simon Van Meervenne
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Schools
Schools serving 21956 Cereza Way
School District:Los Angeles Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Topanga Elementary Charter 22075 Topanga School Road, Topanga, CA 90290 | K-5 | 2.1 mi |
Woodland Hills Charter Academy 20800 Burbank Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 91367 | 6-8 | 3.5 mi |
Paul Revere Middle School 1450 Allenford Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049 | 6-8 | 7.8 mi |
Taft Charter High 5461 Winnetka Ave., Los Angeles, CA 91364 | 9-12 | 3.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 21956 Cereza Way
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/03/2026
Sold
$1,592,000
6.2%
MLS
8/19/2025
Listed
$1,499,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
21956 Cereza Way, Topanga, CA 90290 (MLS# 25578357) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,592,000 on February 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 21956 Cereza Way? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Topanga? You can browse all Topanga real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

