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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Malibu is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

Since last year, Malibu has remained a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

Malibu is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Malibu, CA

How much do homes in Malibu, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$3,482,500

$1,344/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$332,500(+10.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Malibu have sold for 10.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Malibu was $3,482,500 in September 2024, up 10.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,344.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $1.1M$2.1M
+90.9%
2 $1.2M$1.5M
+27.0%
3 $3.0M$2.5M
-17.2%
4 $3.6M$4.2M
+16.2%
5+ $8.0M$7.4M
-7.8%

Summary: Malibu housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 90.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 27%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 17.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 16.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Agoura Hills-Malibu
+11.4%
Malibu
+10.6%

Housing Supply in Malibu, CA

How many homes are available in Malibu, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
264294+11.4%

Summary: The Malibu real estate market had 294 homes for sale in September 2024, a 11.4% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 56
+20.0%
2 2628
+7.7%
3 8081
+1.3%
4 6983
+20.3%
5+ 8496
+14.3%

Summary: The Malibu housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 20.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
2516-36.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

15 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Malibu, you may be able to get a good deal. 93.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 16 homes were sold or pending in Malibu in September 2024, down by 36.0% month-over-month. Of the 16 sold homes, 94% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 6% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Malibu, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Malibu, CA?

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
85 Days126 Days+48.7%

Summary: Homes in Malibu had an average of 126 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 48.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

4 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Malibu are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During September 2024, 16 homes were sold in Malibu; 25% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 50% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 22 Days Ago

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