Malibu, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$5,995,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Malibu has 330 homes for sale at a median list price of $5,995,000, typically selling in about 81 days.
Malibu Market Analysis
Homes in Malibu, CA carry a median list price of $6M. Median pricing works out to $1,642 per square foot. The median price moved from $3M in February to $1.9M in July, a 36.7% decrease over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 39 days. Right now 330 homes are on the market in Malibu, CA. 59 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Seven bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $14.5M, with two bedroom homes starting the range at $1.8M. Single family homes make up about 80.3% of current inventory, with condos accounting for another 15.8%. Addresses here carry the 90265 ZIP code.
Malibu Rental Market
Rentals in Malibu, CA carry a median asking rent of $25,000. The median rent moved from $9,950 in February to $7,500 in July, a 24.6% decrease over six months. Right now 271 rentals are on the market in Malibu, CA.
Malibu Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Selling times have improved 55% versus six months ago, yet the typical home takes about 81 days to sell, and 28% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$6.00M
↓ 13% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 55% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 49% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Malibu
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
74%
Homeowners
26%
Renters
Homeownership is 18.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
4,346 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $3.3M in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$6.7M)
Price Reductions
92 listings have reduced their price
28% of active listings
Average reduction: 9.3% (~$558K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Malibu, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Malibu, CA?
The median list price in Malibu is $5,995,000 as of August 2026, based on 330 active listings.
Is Malibu a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Malibu currently reads as a balanced market.
How fast do homes sell in Malibu?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 39 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 81 days.
Are home prices in Malibu going up or down?
The median sale price in Malibu is down about 13.5% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Malibu, CA?
There are 330 homes for sale in Malibu right now, including 15 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Malibu?
The median asking rent in Malibu is $25,000 per month, across 271 active rental listings.