This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/1
$1,345,000
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/1
Property Description
SELLER MOTIVATED! This residence sits directly on Big Rock Beach, perfectly positioned just minutes from Santa Monica and central Malibu. This beach home captures unobstructed, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and the Queen's Necklace from sunrise to sunset. The home features two bedrooms, plus an open den or 3rd bedroom area, and 2.5 bathrooms. The open-concept kitchen and dining area flow into a sunlit living room with a balcony perched over the sea, offering a front-row seat to the rhythm of the waves. Upstairs, the romantic primary suite includes an oceanfront balcony and spa-style en-suite bath, while the open loft/family area leads to a private guest suite with its own bathroom, and the laundry is in a closet upstairs. Multiple outdoor deck spaces create an effortless connection to the coast, from an ocean-facing deck ideal for lounging to a private subterranean patio made for al fresco dining beside the surf. A few doors away there is access to a picturesque pocket beach and cove, an idyllic escape for sunbathing, swimming, or quiet walks by the water at low tide. There is an attached 2 car garage. A rare offering onLEASED LAND at $2,100 per month (plus approx. 3% annual increase) with 38 years remaining on the lease. Own the whole building, the adjacent home is for sale as well!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 20438 Pacific Coast Hwy
General
- Sold For: $1,345,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: CLAW
- MLS ID: 25617573
- Added to Site: 150 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Breakfast Area, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Powder, Dining Area
- Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, Dining Area
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, On Upper Level
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
- Security/Safety: Fire and Smoke Detection System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated
- Other Features: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Living Room Balcony
Parking
- Garage Description: Attached, Garage - 2 Car, Garage Is Attached
Location
- Area: Malibu Beach
- County: Los Angeles
- Driving Directions: PCH TO PROPERTY
- Direction Faces: South
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: In Street, Septic Tank
- Water: District, In Street
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Architectural
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Basement Desc.: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
- Common Walls: Attached
- Windows: Double-Pane Windows
- Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,490
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1963
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Property View: White Water, Coastline, City Lights, Catalina, Ocean
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0384
- Lot Size: 1673
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Irrigation System: None
- Lot Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Ocean Access, Ocean Front, Ocean Side Of Highway 1
- Zoning: LCR33000*
- Lot Description: Seawall
- Fencing (Description): Wrought Iron
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Beach Access, Beach Front, Ocean Side of Freeway
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,040.27
- Assessment Year: 1963
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Reports: As Is, Coastal Zone, Coastal Commission Restrictions
- APN: 4450-005-046
Listed by Sotheby's International Realty, Shen Schulz
Sold by The Agency, Sandro Dazzan
Get Pre-Approved Today
Schools
Schools serving 20438 Pacific Coast Hwy
School District:Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Webster Elementary School, Malibu, CA 3602 Winter Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265 | K-5 | 4.5 mi |
Malibu High School 30215 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 | 6-12 | 11.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 20438 Pacific Coast Hwy
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/17/2026
Sold
$1,345,000
-13.23%
MLS
1/18/2026
Price Reduced
$1,550,000
-8.55%
MLS
12/11/2025
Price Reduced
$1,695,000
-3.14%
MLS
11/30/2025
Price Reduced
$1,750,000
-11.62%
MLS
11/13/2025
Listed
$1,980,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
20438 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 (MLS# 25617573) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,345,000 on March 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 20438 Pacific Coast Hwy? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Malibu? You can browse all Malibu real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

