3989 Villa Costera, Malibu, CA 90265
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3989 Villa Costera
Malibu, CA 90265

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,304 sqft (on 1.35 acres)

$4,674,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $28,282/mo*
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$4,674,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $28,282/mo*
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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,304 sqft
(on 1.35 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1957
Lot Size
1.35 acres
Living Area
2,304 sqft
Price/Sqft
$2,029

About this House

This rare, two-story, gated contemporary home is located on a private bluff in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Malibu. The resort-like setting overlooks the surf and coastline along the Queens Necklace and beyond to Catalina. In addition to a private primary suite, there are two large bedrooms, one-and-a-half bathrooms and a media room. In addition, a freshly updated Wolf/Sub-Zero chefs kitchen features custom finishes and natural quartzite countertops.Beautifully manicured on over an acre, the offering comes with permit-ready plans for a two-story guest studio totaling over 2,000 square feet. Also included are plans for an additional 750 square feet of decks, all with expansive whitewater ocean views. The home comes with deeded rights to the renowned La Costa Beach and Tennis Club.
3989 Villa Costera, Malibu, CA 90265 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,304 sqft single-family home built in 1957. It last sold for $4,890,000 on Dec 3, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $4,674,300, with a rent estimate of $7,087/month.

Home Details for 3989 Villa Costera

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile
Fireplace & Spa
FireplaceHot Tub or Spa

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957Year Updated: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 4

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.35 acres

Price History for 3989 Villa Costera

DatePriceEventSource
12/03/2021$4,890,000Sold
CLAW #21734666
10/08/2021$5,695,000PendingCLAW #21734666
08/18/2021$5,695,000Listed For SaleCLAW #21734666
10/28/2019$5,695,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/20/2019$5,695,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/23/2019$5,995,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Malibu

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$33,866
Assessment$5,600,305
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3989 Villa Costera

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3240 Sumac Ridge Rd, Malibu, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$4,300,000
03/05/26
3
2.5
2,939
22456 Carbon Mesa Rd, Malibu, CA
0.64
Single-Family Home
$5,093,066
01/16/26
5
5
3,845
3625 Las Flores Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA
0.61
Single-Family Home
$300,000
01/07/26
2
2.5
2,347
21408 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$6,400,000
09/05/25
5
6
4,500
20762 Rockpoint Way, Malibu, CA
1.27
Single-Family Home
$3,632,000
06/24/26
4
2.5
2,452
3229 Rambla Pacifico, Malibu, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$11,000,000
10/14/25
7
10.5
8,272
20776 Big Rock Dr, Malibu, CA
1.49
Single-Family Home
$3,000,000
02/18/26
3
3.5
3,273
2370 Live Oak Meadows Rd, Malibu, CA
1.76
Single-Family Home
$1,565,000
12/12/25
3
2
1,484
1812 Manzanita Park Ave, Malibu, CA
1.81
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
06/25/26
3
2
1,952
3629 Serra Rd, Malibu, CA
1.90
Single-Family Home
$4,125,000
08/29/25
4
3
2,309

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What Locals Say about Malibu

At least 89 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say car is needed

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there's wildlife

  • 70 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say parking is easy

  • 62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say kids play outside

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 36 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 35 % Say there are community events

  • 19 % Say streets are well-lit

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  • John Clark Gable - Debra Gable
    "Beautiful neighborhood. Very dog friendly. Morning View Drive is one of the most popular areas in Malibu because of the beach and school system. "
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  • Nancy Solorio
    "Many people walk there dogs here. Many great hiking trails to take them on. Dogs should be kept on a leash for their safety with cars and wildlife. "
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  • Jennifer Connell
    "Everyone has dogs and some kind of small yard. We also have lots of dog walkers. The mornings are great when they all wake up and say good morning to each other. "
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  • Ann Doneen
    "Friday night car and music fests in a grocery parking lot, an annual Labor Day chili cook off, a Chumash Day, and when old surfers and important environ my mentalist people die, the surfers have a paddle out. Memorial for them."
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    "Family oriented low key place. Not a party scene and feels very quiet. Friendly people and good mix. "
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  • Ruth Q.
    "This community is top notch. Very well kept and security is high quality 24/7. Perfect weather and location, too!"
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  • Nancy S.
    "There are many great dog park and neighborhoods to walk in. The difficulty is that dogs are not allowed on the beaches. "
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  • Magdalena
    "Very quiet and comfortable. Animal friendly. Not so open to the public which we love. We enjoy living here. Very peaceful."
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  • Didier C.
    "No events at all where I live. It’s a highway with multiple theft and robberies........................"
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  • Didier C.
    "Don’t live on PCH. Dangerous and lots of theft. Stay in the hills. ..................................."
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  • Cheriedh9
    "There is almost no public transportation, buses, taxi’s, Lyft, Uber etc:( There have been many times I haven’t been able to get a ride when I couldn’t drive. "
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  • Michael L.
    "None- Malibu is becoming too rich for its own good. It used to be fun but now it’s cheesy and full of self important gits "
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  • Bliss T.
    "Do not commute - I am now retired Commuting is a nightmare in the AM as it is always bumper to bumper It would make a huge improvement if they would sink the lights or open the center lane southbound and facilitate the traffic flow. If it rains you can guarantee that the storm drains haven’t been cleared as they have never been on a maintenance schedule in the past forty years I have lived here so they always backup and cause the highway to have huge flooded area resulting in some clown going to fast and causing an accident. The first rains always seem to cause the signal lights to go out too! People seem to forget that PCH is one of the year long most heavily used highways in the country. The first rains always mix with the motor oil on the road making it VERY DANGEROUS yet people forget to slow down thus more accidents than normal. Summertime brings thousands of tourists so forget trying to go in to town. If a weekend is nice weather you can guarantee it’s bumper to bumper coming into Malibu in the AM and even worse from 3 PM on going back to town. If CAL trans does any work they always set up before their allocated 8:30 AM time causing more “looky-loo” slowing !"
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  • Bliss T.
    "I have lived on this beach in different locations for over 30 years. When you walk on the beach the people are always friendly and say hello. "
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  • Heather B.
    "Three miles to the bus stop and closest shopping area I.e. market, bank. 20 minutes to get to any affordable super market. PCH is impacted often. "
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  • Alexis S.
    "There are many families in Malibu and it is a community oriented town. Kids will most often be seen playing at the beach or parks, there are not a lot of neighborhoods with cul de sacs. However, many families enjoy outdoor activities year round."
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  • Alexis S.
    "very supportive community, chili cook off, beach/surfing, family, dog friendly, animal friendly, liberal attitude."
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  • Jasminaber
    "It is by the ocean surfers writes it ya always s summer here etc people are nice young and old and diverse green environmentalists artist and renewable ... it has university with students and faculty from all over the world ... many art venues theaters and cultural centers museums and galleries ... "
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  • Octaviolun
    "This place is the perfect retreat from a busy city day life. Almost no noise and the sky and views makes it worth every commute. "
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  • Temmalibu
    "Feels safe and open. Love being near the ocean. Weather is great although wish we had more rain. The downside is the number of tourists as they cause heavy traffic since we basically have one road"
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  • Nataliasg1
    "Respectful and quiet family. Beautiful Energie. We love to be the best neighbors. Get to know our people around in case of any emergency. "
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  • T J.
    "I own a home in Malibu and work nearby. Great place to raise kids. A cosmopolitan small town. Much untrammeled nature. Very relaxed."
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  • Margaret H.
    "Close to Zuma Beach, Starbucks, Stores etc. Trancas Park at end of street."
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