Malibu consists of 6 different smaller areas: Malibu Colony, Malibu Road, Broad Beach, Sea Level Drive, El Matador Beach, and Encinal Bluff.
Valuation
Based on Zillow.com, Malibu home values have gone up 10.5% over the past year and Zillow.com predicts they will rise 4.0% within the next year.
Market figures based on Zillow data at time of writing.
Malibu Colony
Malibu Colony is often called “the original Malibu.” It was one of the first Malibu neighborhoods in the mid-1920s when the early land owners decided to begin leasing beach lots to movie stars – giving birth to what became known as the exclusive “Malibu Beach Motion Picture Colony.”
Malibu Road
Malibu Road runs parallel and off to the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) for about 2.5 miles. Its two lanes give it a “country road” feeling. It is close to the shops and the center of Malibu. It has one entrance, Webb Way.
Broad Beach
Broad Beach is one of Malibu’s most exclusive and sought after beach communities. The 1.1 mile stretch includes about 100 beachfront homes, many of which are extraordinary. There are only a few undeveloped lots.
Sea Level Drive
Sea Level Drive, the best kept secret beach, has two sections, both of which are among Malibu’s most quaint little streets. East Sea Level Drive is along the beach. It forks off from the central portion of Broad Beach Road. Most homes are across the street from the beach.
El Matador Beach
The El Matador Beach neighborhood has one of the most beautiful beaches in Malibu, with spectacular sea caves, large rocks, and eroded sandstone pillars called “sea stacks”. Pelicans and sea lions can be seen almost daily.
Encinal Bluff
The Encinal Bluffs neighborhood is a secluded area, west of Broad Beach and El Matador State Beach. Many of the homes are large estates, with acreage overlooking the ocean, commanding some of the highest prices in the area.
Homes for sale in Malibu
See what is on the market in Malibu today, or tell us what you are looking for and a Terranova agent will send matching homes, including some that have not hit the portals yet.
Housing in Malibu
Malibu includes beachfront estates, canyon and hillside homes, and ocean-view properties along Pacific Coast Highway. Each pocket, from Malibu Colony to Encinal Bluffs, has its own character and price range.
Buying and owning in Malibu
Coastal properties involve extra due diligence, such as insurance, septic or sewer, geology, access and coastal regulations. We guide you through these checks, and our lending team arranges jumbo financing where needed.
Questions about Malibu real estate
What should I know before buying in Malibu?
Insurance availability, fire and flood zones, septic systems, geology and coastal rules can all affect cost and eligibility. We help you research them before you offer.
Do you handle high-value Malibu transactions?
Yes. We work with buyers and sellers across price ranges and arrange jumbo and specialty financing.