19782 Observation Dr, Topanga, CA 90290 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 19782 Observation Dr, Topanga, CA 90290

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,173 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$100,000 (Jan 2005)
Tax Bill$974 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2023 Transfer
Oct 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4447-023-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4447-023-009

Exterior

Lot Area6,173 sqft (0.142 acres)
Lot Dimensions141 ft deep x 45 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address19782 OBSERVATION DR
CityTOPANGA
StateCA
Zip90290-3326
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeLCR110000*
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 8859 LOT 9 BLK 11
Legal Subdivision8859
Legal Tract8859
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionAGOURA HILLS-MALIBU
Census Block Group1
Census Block1085
Census Tract800104

Owner

19782 Observation Dr, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2005.

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address19778 OBSERVATION DR, TOPANGA, CA 90290-3326
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 27, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 10, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BANKERS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 6, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 6, 2005 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 15, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200538585
Prior Transfer DateAug 18, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0001543866
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJan 27, 2023
Property Address19782 OBSERVATION DR, TOPANGA, CA 90290-3326
Document Number0000057684
Map ReferenceMB 126 PG 1-13
Instrument DateJan 20, 2023
Instrument23-0057684
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address19778 OBSERVATION DR, TOPANGA, CA 90290-3326

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address19782 OBSERVATION DR, TOPANGA, CA 90290-3326
Document Number0001046383
Instrument DateOct 10, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2018
Title CompanyPROVIDENT TITLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address19817 MONTAU DR TOPANGA CA 902903325, TOPANGA, CA 90290-3325

Mortgage

Document Number0001046383
DateOct 15, 2018
Instrument1046383
Lender
NameBANKERS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressTOPANGA, VT 90290
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 19782 Observation Dr was $974.

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
Unified School DistrictLos Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$71,077 (+2%) Land $71,077
2025$974.00$69,684 Land $69,684
2023$944.00 (+4.89%)$66,979 Land $66,979
2022$900.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 19782 Observation Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2018.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 28 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies28 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2018–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 3
Most Recent ClaimMar 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 19782 Observation Dr is extreme, ranking above 96% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskExtreme
above 96% of the US · above 83% of California
Wildfire Likelihood2% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLOS ANGELES CWWD 29 & 80-MALIBU
serves 31,316 people · EPA ID CA1910204
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead9 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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