5940 Murphy Way, Malibu, CA 90265
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OFF MARKET

5940 Murphy Way
Malibu, CA 90265

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,000 sqft

$4,590,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026

$4,590,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,000 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,000 sqft
Price/Sqft
$4,590

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 5940 Murphy Way.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Rent includes twice a month cleaning service and all utilities (gas, water & power) except for internet/cable and phone service.

Serene, spacious private guest house with unobstructed ocean and mountain views from every room! Rarely do you find a guest house as special as this one. Step into your private sanctuary with soaring ceilings, sliding glass doors, spacious balconies, surrounded by nature overlooking Escondido falls, beautiful landscaping and cool ocean breeze. 2 large bedrooms with 1 ample bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen and high ceilings in the light filled open living, dining room area. Hardwood floors throughout. Washer and dryer in laundry room and storage area. Minutes to Paradise Cove, Pepperdine, hiking trails and all that Malibu has to offer, yet an incredibly private space that feels like its own home. Two uncovered side by side parking spaces included. One year lease minimum. Unfurnished.

Owner pays for water, gas and power. Renter pays for internet/cable and phone. Lease includes twice monthly housekeeping. Small pets allowed (20lbs max) with $25 additional rent per month. Renter's insurance required. Security and first month's rent due at signing. No smoking. Credit and background report fee $39.99 via RentSpree application.
5940 Murphy Way, Malibu, CA 90265 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,000 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $1,550,000 on Sep 8, 2005 (23,034% above the $6,700 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2025 with an asking price of $6,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 15, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $4,590,400, with a rent estimate of $6,977/month.

Home Details for 5940 Murphy Way

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 5940 Murphy Way

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4063 Latigo Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA
0.98
Single-Family Home
$1,535,000
02/26/26
2
1.5
1,050 sqft
26616 Ocean View Dr, Malibu, CA
0.94
Single-Family Home
$1,395,000
08/12/26
2
2
830 sqft
4350 Hillview Dr, Malibu, CA
0.75
Single-Family Home
$1,375,000
12/16/25
3
3.5
1,853 sqft
6158 Ramirez Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA
0.68
Single-Family Home
$3,400,000
09/23/25
3
2.5
3,040 sqft
27950 Winding Way, Malibu, CA
0.76
Single-Family Home
$3,200,000
12/22/25
4
3
2,641 sqft
4263 Vista Pl, Malibu, CA
0.82
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
12/29/25
5
3
2,744 sqft
5928 Ramirez Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$4,500,000
11/25/25
4
4.5
4,873 sqft
27008 Old Chimney Rd, Malibu, CA
1.02
Single-Family Home
$3,000,000
08/07/26
3
3
2,577 sqft
6138 Ramirez Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA
0.66
Single-Family Home
$5,150,000
06/09/26
4
3.5
3,800 sqft
27104 Sea Vista Dr, Malibu, CA
1.26
Single-Family Home
$3,320,000
09/11/25
3
2
1,703 sqft

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Around this home

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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 15, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$6,700
Dec 29, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$6,700
Price decreased by 1%
Dec 8, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$6,800
May 7, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$4,150
Mar 8, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$4,150

Frequently asked questions about 5940 Murphy Way

  • What is 5940 Murphy Way estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5940 Murphy Way in Malibu, CA is $4,590,400.
  • What is the price history for 5940 Murphy Way?
    5940 Murphy Way in Malibu, CA last sold for $1,550,000 in September 2005.
  • 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.
  • Does 5940 Murphy Way have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5940 Murphy Way in Malibu, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 5940 Murphy Way have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5940 Murphy Way in Malibu, CA has in-unit laundry.

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