

178 Muerdago RdTopanga, CA 90290
Single Family · 7 Beds · 2 Full Baths · 4 Three Quarter Baths · 4,500 Sq. ft. | 0.40 Acres178 Muerdago Rd Overview
- Time on Site:
- 28 days
- Visits:
- 0
Big Sur House. A Canyon Compound Above the Clouds. Perched above Topanga Canyon with sweeping views toward Saddle Peak and Powderhorn Ranch, this remarkable Craftsman compound captures the spirit of Big Sur while offering a rare combination of flexibility, privacy, and income potential. Designed as a collection of distinct living spaces, the compound includes a spacious main residence, a permitted guest house, a loft-style residence, a dedicated wellness room with gym and sauna, and multiple private outdoor decks. With approximately seven bedrooms and six bathrooms across the compound, the property is ideally suited for multigenerational living, creative pursuits, guest accommodations, or rental income opportunities. The main residence is currently configured as two interconnected homes that can function independently or as one expansive five-bedroom residence. Vaulted ceilings, a dramatic stone fireplace, expansive windows, skylights, and multiple view decks create a seamless connection to the surrounding canyon landscape. The upper levels feature a luminous great room, generous pantry, laundry, and spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with a spa-inspired bath, a bathroom with a steam shower, and a private wraparound deck. Below, a separate living level offers its own entrance, kitchen, fireplace, bedrooms, bath, and private deck. Beyond the main home, the permitted guest house features a fireplace, private entrance, and deck, while a bright loft-style residence above captures canyon views from every angle. The vast majority of the compound's square footage is permitted, providing a rare level of functionality and flexibility for a property of this scale in Topanga. A Tesla solar system supplies green energy, while multiple decks, patios, and garden spaces create inviting spaces for entertaining, relaxation, and connection with nature. Just minutes from Topanga State Park, Malibu's beaches, and the Valley, the property offers convenient access to both wilderness and city amenities while maintaining a true sense of escape. Rarely does a Topanga property combine this level of permitted living space, multiple residences, wellness amenities, and income potential. Whether envisioned as a private family compound, artist's retreat, boutique hospitality opportunity, or investment property, Big Sur House offers an exceptional canyon lifestyle in one of Southern California's most distinctive settings.
178 Muerdago Rd Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 4,500
- Price/Sq.ft. $422
- Lot 0.40 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association: False
Building Information
- Year Built: 1988
Location/Region
- Country: US
- County Or Parish: Los Angeles
- MLS Area Major: Topanga
General Information
- Disclosures: Coastal Zone
- Furnished: Furnished Or Unfurnished
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Zoning: LCR11L
Interior
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 4
- Bathrooms Total: 6.00
- Bedrooms Total: 7
General Information
- Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
- Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
- Entry Location: Mid Level
- Fireplace: True
- Fireplaces Total: 3
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Heating: Central, Fireplace, Propane Gas
- Interior Features: Beamed Ceiling(s), Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floor Plan, Pre-wired for high speed Data, Storage Space, Turnkey, Wood Product Walls
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Living Area: 4500
- Living Area Source: Owner
- Rooms: Bonus Room, Breakfast Bar, Converted Garage, Dining Room, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Garage Apartment, Great Room, Guest House, Guest-Maids Quarters, Gym, In-Law Suite, Living Room, Loft, Pantry, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Primary Bedroom, Separate Family Room, Separate Maids Qtrs, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
- Spa Features: None
- Spa: False
- Stories: 3
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows, French Windows
Exterior
Parking Information
- Open Parking Spaces: 5
- Parking Total: 5
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Gutters, Landscaped, Street Paved, Wooded, Yard
- Lot Size Acres: 0.4023
- Lot Size Area: 17525
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Water Source: District
Waterfront/View
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Direction Faces: South
- Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Concrete Slab, Covered, Covered Porch, Deck(s), Enclosed, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Patio Open, Porch, Porch - Front, Roof Top Deck, Wood, Wrap Around Porch
- Roof: Asphalt
General Information
- Fencing: Other, Privacy
- Other Structures: Accessory Bldgs, Cabana, GuestHouse
- Pool Features: None
- Pool Private: False
- Sewer: Septic Tank
178 Muerdago Rd Neighborhood
Community
90290 (Topanga) Demographics
Schools
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178 Muerdago Rd Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
178 Muerdago Rd History
| Date | Value | Agent |
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| 6/1/2026Source: CRMLS | June 01, 2026 |
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| 6/1/2026Source: TheMLS (CLAW) | June 01, 2026 |
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| 12/22/2022Source: CRMLS | December 22, 2022 |