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Malibu, CA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$3.18M1-yr changeUp2.5%

The typical home value in Malibu, CA is $3.18M as of September 2026, up 2.5% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Malibu ZIP code, the median list price is $5.89M and homes spend a median of 84 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Malibu, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$3.18M
1-yr changeMedian across Malibu ZIPs
+2.5%
ZIP markets live3 tracked in Malibu
1
County
Los Angeles County

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12-month value trend

+2.5% over 12 months

Typical home value in Malibu over the last 12 months: $3.1M in Sep 2025 to $3.18M in Sep 2026 (+2.5%).

Sep 2025$3.1M

Sep 2026$3.18M

Median Zillow home value index across Malibu's ZIP codes.

Context

Malibu's housing market shows modest momentum as of September 2026. The typical home value stands at $3,182,017, up 2.5% over the past year. There are 321 homes for sale with a median list price of $5,890,000, while new listings totaled 42 in the current period. Homes take a median of 84 days to sell, and 9.3% of listings have seen price reductions. For homeowners considering a sale, the market is neither particularly tight nor stalled, requiring a realistic pricing strategy and patience.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Malibu, CA?

Typical home value

$3.18M

Up2.5%YoY

Median list price

$5.89M

Days on market

84

Homes for sale

321

Price cuts

9.3%

New listings

42

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Malibu's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Malibu, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Malibu, CA are up 2.5% over the past year, from $3.1M in September 2025 to $3.18M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Malibu, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$3,182,017+2.5%
September 2025$3,104,808No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Malibu ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Malibu, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Malibu, CA leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 84 days on market and 9% of listings with a price cut in the typical Malibu ZIP code, and 42 new listings against 321 active listings across Malibu, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Malibu housing market forecast 2027

+1.4%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 Malibu ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 1.4% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Malibu rose 2.5%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Malibu?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Malibu shows typical home values rising 1.4% by September 2027, after a 2.5% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 1 Malibu ZIP code has both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Malibu?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 3 Malibu ZIP codes in total; the remaining 2 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Malibu, CA home prices.

What is the typical home value in Malibu?

The typical home value in Malibu is $3,182,017 as of September 2026, representing a 2.5% increase over the past year.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Malibu?

Homes in Malibu take a median of 84 days to sell as of September 2026.

How many homes are currently for sale in Malibu?

There are 321 homes for sale in Malibu as of September 2026, with a median list price of $5,890,000.

Are home prices going up or down in Malibu, CA?

Typical home values in Malibu, CA are up 2.5% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Malibu, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Malibu, CA leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 84 days on market and 9% of listings with a price cut in the typical Malibu ZIP code, and 42 new listings against 321 active listings across Malibu, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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