Malibu Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Malibu, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 39
- Median Sale Price: $1,500,000
- Average Sale Price: $4,581,449
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,437
- Average Days on Market: 123
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 92.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Malibu moved 23.1% down (from $1,950,000 to $1,500,000). The number of homes sold was 7.1% down compared to the prior month (42 vs. 39). Average days on market shifted 51.9% up (81 days to 123 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 16.2% down (from $1,790,000 to $1,500,000). Sales volume is 30.0% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Malibu's luxury market is cooling noticeably as summer peaks. July saw 39 homes sell at a median price of $1.5 million—down sharply from June's $1.95 million and off 16.2 percent year-over-year. More telling is that homes are now lingering on the market for an average of 123 days, up from 81 days just last month. This slowdown isn't surprising given the season; many high-end buyers typically close deals before summer rather than during it. What's notable is the widening gap between what sellers want and what buyers will pay—the sale-to-list ratio of 92.6 percent shows meaningful negotiation happening, and that 750-home active inventory sits with a median asking price of $3.2 million, suggesting sellers haven't fully adjusted expectations.
The spread between median ($1.5M) and average ($4.58M) sale prices remains enormous, reflecting Malibu's bifurcated market where a handful of ultra-luxury oceanfront estates skew the averages dramatically. For typical buyers, the median is the more relevant metric, and it's trending downward. Rising interest rates and general economic uncertainty likely continue to suppress demand among even affluent buyers. This isn't a crash, but rather a normalization after years of frenzied coastal buying—a healthy correction in a market where patience now pays.
Malibu Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90265 | 39 | $1,500,000 | $1,437 | 123 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 14 | $4,210,000 | $1,809 |
| LAND | 11 | $750,000 | N/A |
| CONDOS | 4 | $1,331,000 | $956 |
| CONDO | 4 | $1,191,000 | $1,402 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $1,725,000 | $1,011 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $3,600,000 | $741 |
| MOBILE | 1 | $2,389,000 | $1,327 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 1 |
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 1 |
| $750K+ | 34 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 750 active listings in Malibu with a median asking price of $3,197,400 and an average of 141 days on market.
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