5838 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
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OFF MARKET

$4,600,000

Last sold price
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,161 sqft (on 4.09 acres)

5838 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA 90265

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 27, 2025 for $4,600,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5924 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$8,650,000
12/29/25
6
5
4,600
5684 Calpine Dr, Malibu, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$5,212,500
03/26/26
4
3.5
3,961
6331 Busch Dr, Malibu, CA
0.66
Single-Family Home
$4,180,000
06/25/26
6
4
3,537
5761 Calpine Dr, Malibu, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$3,250,000
12/05/25
3
2
2,502
29660 Harvester Rd, Malibu, CA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$5,995,000
05/14/26
5
5.5
4,898
6080 Merritt Dr, Malibu, CA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$3,825,000
05/22/26
5
5.5
4,237
5863 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
07/13/26
3
2
2,416
6172 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$10,750,000
10/29/25
4
3.5
5,261
5838 Busch Dr, Malibu, CA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$3,000,000
09/02/26
4
3
2,277

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
5920 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
0.07
$3,178,800
3
3.5
2,420
Off Market
5924 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
0.10
$8,650,000
6
5
4,600
Recently Sold
5916 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
0.08
$5,228,100
3
4.5
3,170
Off Market
5861 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
0.12
$3,589,300
5
3.5
2,831
Off Market
6009 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
0.19
$21,500,000
2
2.5
1,728
For Sale
6315 Gayton Pl, Malibu, CA 90265
0.20
$6,500,000
4
4.5
4,612
For Sale
5863 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
0.16
$1,500,000
3
2
2,416
Recently Sold
5737 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
0.19
$9,950,000
-
-
-
For Sale
29221 Heathercliff Rd #10, Malibu, CA 90265
0.27
$1,500,000
2
2
1,450
Recently Sold
5782 Calpine Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
0.24
$3,297,800
3
2
2,375
Off Market
6105 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
0.30
$9,039,200
5
4.5
3,518
Off Market

Local Information

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1946
4.09 acre lot
3,161 sqft
Garage

About this House

Nestled on 4 acres of serene, pastoral land, this rare Malibu estate property perfectly blends rustic charm with coastal living. Offered for the first time and set beneath 200-year-old Sycamore trees, the Bonsall Canyon property offers endless possibilities. The 1940s ranch-style home is an example of vintage craftsmanship such as textured ceilings, antique hardware, and parquet flooring a true nod to timeless design. Once home to an Arabian horse farm, this estate is a paradise for equestrian enthusiasts, room for a dressage arena, horse stalls, and paddocks. Just moments from the Zuma Canyon Trailhead, you'll have access to miles of scenic horseback riding trails. If farming is your passion, Bonsall's fertile soil, renowned for supporting local farms like Thorne Family Farms and Zuma Orchids, offers an excellent opportunity to create a working micro farm. Whether you envision vineyards, orchards, or vegetable gardens, the land is primed for abundant growth. All of this, and you're still just a minute from iconic Zuma Beach. This is one of the last large plots of land this close to the beach, offering a rare chance to own a slice of Malibu's rich history and natural beauty.
5838 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA 90265 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,161 sqft single-family home built in 1946. It last sold for $4,600,000 on Aug 27, 2025 (7% below the $4,950,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.
Contact this Building
Property Website
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Brian Merrick DRE # 01204107, (310) 383-4336
Coldwell Banker Realty, (310) 457-6550
Bought with: Brian Merrick DRE # 01204107, (805) 208-5243, Coldwell Banker Realty, (310) 457-6550
Source: CLAW, MLS#24-437263

Home Details for 5838 Bonsall Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3161 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Built-In Gas, Barbeque, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Hot Water Circulator, Gas Water HeaterDryerLaundry: Laundry Closet,Gas Dryer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Air ConditioningHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomSpa: Above GroundHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Mixed, Parquet, CarpetCommon Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: Ground Level - no stepsFloors: Mixed, Parquet, Carpet
View
Has a ViewView: Canyon, Orchard, Mountain(s), Park/Greenbelt
Security
Security: Gated

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Covered Porch, Covered, Patio, Front PorchFencing: Fenced YardOther Structures: Accessory Bldgs, Barn/Stable, Barn(s), Shed(s), Attached Guest HouseFoundation: Slab
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 8No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 10Parking: Driveway - Combination,RV Possible,Garage Is Detached,Garage - 2 Car
Pool
Pool: Room For
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Farm & Range
Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1946
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood SidingNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $4,950,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon May 19 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Malibu
School Information
Elementary School District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School DistrictJr High / Middle School District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School DistrictHigh School District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3161 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4.0871 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 24-437263Listing Url

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 27, 2025
Source: CLAW #24-437263
Sold
$4,600,000
Jun 4, 2025
Source: CLAW #24-437263
Pending
$4,950,000
May 19, 2025
Source: CLAW #24-437263
Contingent
$4,950,000
Mar 27, 2025
Source: CLAW #24-437263
PriceChange
$4,950,000
Price decreased by 3%
Dec 2, 2024
Source: CLAW #24-437263
PriceChange
$5,100,000
Price decreased by 6%

Market trends in Malibu

Last updated July 2026
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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  • Trulia User
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 5838 Bonsall Dr

  • What is the price history for 5838 Bonsall Dr?
    5838 Bonsall Dr in Malibu, CA last sold for $4,600,000 in August 2025.
  • Is Malibu a buyer's or seller's market?
    Malibu is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Malibu?
    Residents describe Malibu, CA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Malibu, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 5838 Bonsall Dr?
    The closest schools to 5838 Bonsall Dr in Malibu, CA are Malibu Elementary (rated 7/10), Malibu High School (rated 8/10), Malibu Middle (rated 7/10).
  • Does 5838 Bonsall Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5838 Bonsall Dr in Malibu, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 5838 Bonsall Dr have a pool?
    Yes, 5838 Bonsall Dr in Malibu, CA has a pool.

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