Topanga Properties

09/04/2026

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY | 2–5 PM

1336 Old Topanga Canyon Rd, Topanga
$1,300,000 | 2 Beds | 2 Baths | Approx. 1,600 Sq. Ft.

Come see this Old Topanga creekside property on Sunday, set beneath a beautiful heritage oak with gardens, flat front and back yards, decks, two detached structures, and a sunken hot tub.

Inside are hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, skylights, French doors, a wood-burning stove, and a separate-entry lower-level room with direct access to the backyard.

Sunday, September 6
2:00–5:00 PM
1336 Old Topanga Canyon Rd
Asking $1,300,000

Full listing and photos: https://www.topangaproperties.com/homes-for-sale-details/1336-OLD-TOPANGA-CANYON-ROAD-TOPANGA-CA-90290/26850287/306/

08/14/2026

With a potentially very strong El Niño developing for this fall and winter, now’s a good time for Topanga homeowners to start thinking about what heavy rain can mean here in the canyon.

Those of us who’ve lived through wet Topanga winters know that it isn’t only about the amount of rain. Saturated hillsides, mudslides, fallen trees, creek crossings and road closures can quickly become part of daily life, and Topanga has a long history of major storms affecting access through the canyon.

I put together a new blog looking back at some of Topanga’s most significant rain events, including the 1969 storms, the 1997-98 El Niño, the exceptionally wet winter of 2004-05 and the 2024 landslide that closed Topanga Canyon Boulevard for months.

I’ve also included practical things homeowners can start taking care of now, from gutters, drainage, slopes and trees to windshield wipers, batteries, power outages and making sure you’ve got what you need at home if getting in or out of the canyon becomes difficult.

There’s no way to know exactly what this winter will bring, but there’s a lot we can do while the weather is still dry.

What a strong El Niño could mean for Topanga in 2026-27, with local storm history and practical tips for roads, mudslides, drainage, power and driving.

07/24/2026

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY | 1:00–6:00 PM
965 Stunt Road, Calabasas
Offered at $3,000,000
MLS #26833765

Come experience Condor Crag, one of architect Harry Gesner’s most memorable canyon homes.

Designed in 1958 and anchored directly into a granite cliff, this extraordinary mid-century residence feels as though it grew naturally from the land. The approximately 2,500-square-foot main house features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, flagstone floors, clerestory windows, walls of glass, a dramatic Windy Hill Rock fireplace, and sweeping views across seven peaks of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Set on approximately 4.7 acres across three contiguous lots, the property also includes a lagoon-style pool, hot tub, private well, fully owned solar with backup batteries, and a detached guest structure of approximately 800 square feet.

Sunday, July 26
1:00–6:00 PM
965 Stunt Road, Calabasas, CA 91302

Presented by Chantal von Wetter
Topanga Properties
DRE #01400450

07/19/2026

Condor Crag, Rare Harry Gesner Architectural Retreat, 1958
Asking $3,000,000

Set high on a private drive among granite boulders, mature succulents, native trees, and Matilija poppies, Condor Crag feels connected to the land before the house even comes fully into view. The approach is quiet and dramatic in the best way, with the landscape slowly revealing one of Harry Gesner’s most memorable canyon homes.

07/17/2026

You’re invited to an Open House at Condor Crag this Sunday, July 19, from 2–5pm.

Designed by Harry Gesner in 1958 for Gunsmoke cinematographer Fleet Southcott, Condor Crag is one of those rare homes where the architecture and landscape feel completely inseparable.

The residence is anchored directly into a granite cliff with steel beams, flagstone floors, clerestory windows, walls of glass, and a dramatic Windy Hill Rock fireplace quarried from the same outcropping beneath the house. Nearly every room is oriented toward views across seven peaks of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Set on approximately 4.7 acres, the property also includes a detached one-bedroom guest structure, a freeform lagoon-style pool built into the rock shelf, expansive decks, owned solar, backup batteries, a private domestic well, and extensive wildfire preparedness features.

Located about six miles from Malibu and six miles from the Valley, Condor Crag feels remarkably private and removed from both. This is a wonderful opportunity for architecture lovers and buyers searching for a home with genuine history, character, and an extraordinary connection to the land.

Open House
Sunday, July 19
2–5pm
965 Stunt Road, Calabasas

View photos and complete details at
www.topangaproperties.com/listings/965-stunt-rd/

Chantal von Wetter • Topanga Properties
DRE #01400450
MLS #26833765

07/03/2026

You’re invited to a Sunset Open House at Condor Crag this Sunday 7/5 from 3-9pm at 965 Stunt Rd in Calabasas.

Designed by Harry Gesner in 1958, Condor Crag is a rare architectural residence set high into the granite with sweeping views across the Santa Monica Mountains. The home was designed for Gunsmoke cinematographer Fleet Southcott and carries the character of the canyon throughout, with flagstone floors, clerestory windows, walls of glass, a dramatic stone fireplace, and expansive decks that open to the view.

Set on approximately 4.7 acres, the property includes a detached guest structure, lagoon-style pool, owned solar system, backup batteries, private domestic well, EV charger, and thoughtful wildfire preparedness features.

This is a special opportunity to experience the architecture, the privacy, and the sunset light from one of the most memorable homes in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Sunset Open House
965 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302
Sunday 7/5
3-9pm

Photos and details:
https://www.topangaproperties.com/listings/965-stunt-rd/

Chantal von Wetter • Topanga Properties
DRE #01400450
[email protected]

MLS #26833765

06/27/2026

Nothing more precious… O’KYRO

06/25/2026

Topanga’s always been a little hard to explain to people who haven’t spent real time here.

It’s close to Los Angeles, Malibu, the Valley, and the beach, but it doesn’t feel like any of those places. The canyon has its own rhythm, shaped by the roads, the trees, the hillsides, the old homes, the artists, the longtime residents, and the people who keep choosing a life that’s more connected to the land.

I put together a new blog about Topanga then and now, looking at some of the canyon’s history, what’s changed over the years, and what still feels familiar. It also talks about why Topanga homes are so different from homes in more typical neighborhoods, where the setting, privacy, light, outdoor space, and character of the property can matter as much as the house itself.

Topanga then and now, from early canyon history to the homes, roads, landscape, and community spirit that still make Topanga feel distinct.

06/09/2026

A Harry Gesner mid-century architectural property has just been listed between the Valley and Malibu.

Known as Condor Crag, the 1958 Fleet Southcott House was designed for a canyon site with extraordinary mountain views, natural rock formations, and the kind of privacy that’s increasingly difficult to find in the Los Angeles area. For buyers who love mid-century architecture, this is a rare opportunity to see a true architect-designed home come to market with its setting, materials, and original sense of place still at the center of the experience.

The house sits on approximately 4.7 private acres across three contiguous lots, with wood, stone, glass, clerestory windows, flagstone floors, exposed structure, and rooms that keep opening toward the mountains. It has the warmth and integrity people look for in a real mid-century home, along with the presence of a cliffside setting that could only belong to this particular property.

Outside, the pool and hot tub overlook the canyon, while the pond, natural waterfalls, boulders, and rock formations make the grounds feel like part of the architecture rather than an afterthought.

The main house is approximately 2,500 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, and there’s also an approximately 600 sq ft detached structure currently configured with 1 bedroom and 1 bath.

For buyers looking for a newly listed architectural home by a famed mid-century designer, with privacy, acreage, a swimming pool, and remarkable views, Condor Crag is now available.

For information, email Chantal at [email protected].

MLS #26833765

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05/22/2026

Condor Crag is for the buyer who’s been looking for a real architectural home, not simply a house with mid-century styling or a nice canyon view.

Designed by Harry Gesner in 1958 for Fleet Southcott, a cinematographer for Gunsmoke, the home sits high in the canyon on approximately 4.7 private acres between the Valley and Malibu. The materials and design feel true to the period, with warm wood, stone, glass, flagstone floors, clerestory windows, and exposed structure that keep the house visually connected to the land around it.

The mountain views are built into the way the home lives, with rooms oriented toward the landscape and outdoor areas that make the setting feel even more present. The swimming pool and hot tub look out over the canyon, while the pond, natural waterfalls, boulders, and rock formations add to the privacy and character of the property.

The main house is approximately 2,500 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, and there’s also an approximately 600 sq ft detached structure currently configured with 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Across three contiguous lots, the property offers the kind of space, privacy, and view-driven setting that’s getting harder to find.

For buyers drawn to mid-century architecture, design history, a swimming pool, acreage, and a setting that feels private without being far from Los Angeles, Condor Crag is worth a closer look.

For information, email Chantal at [email protected]