Deer Creek Ridge is a thirty-nine-acre trophy estate in the tranquil western end of Malibu. The property lies within hundreds of acres of pristine, protected parkland and has no close neighbors. It boasts breathtaking views of both the Pacific Coast from Catalina to the Channel Islands, and the majestic Santa Monica Mountains. The ridge-top villa, designed by renowned Santa Barbara firm Thomson Naylor, is an informed and elegant iteration of Spanish/Moorish architecture that references Old Hollywood style while employing airy, modern aesthetics. Dramatic terrain puts the house at twelve hundred feet above the ocean, but only three to four minutes' drive from PCH and Deer Creek Beach. A large pool, spa and multiple shaded lounging areas all enjoy the vistas which, combined with music in and out and manicured landscaping, lend the place an ethereal, resort-like feeling. Other assets include a newly remodeled kitchen with premium appliances, multi-zone HVAC, built-in speakers, home automation and security systems, wood-burning masonry fireplace, two 2-car garages and guest parking for about 75 vehicles inside the gated property. The property is entirely self-contained, with a healthy well and state-of-the art off-grid infrastructure, placing it beyond utility bills, power cuts and water restrictions. Original construction prioritized fire safety and with plenty of easily cleared, defensible space around it, the structure has survived two direct hits from the Springs and Woolsey Fires virtually unscathed. This private estate impossible to recreate with current building/zoning restrictions has been generating a substantial annual income for the last 10 years. Deer Creek Ridge is a well-known, fully licensed luxury vacation rental, and has been used extensively for weddings, events, fashion and photo shoots, music videos, proposals, and Hollywood production. See more by visiting the property's website and Instagram.
For sale
$6,950,000
9785 Deer Creek Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
5beds
4,739sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
38.83 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,467/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning masonry fireplaceAiry modern aestheticsMultiple shaded lounging areasRidge-top villaLarge poolManicured landscapingBuilt-in speakers
- 163 days |
- 1,718 |
- 117 |
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Listed by:
Rick Fields DRE # 01025640 818-298-8100,
Malibu Properties Inc. 310-980-6916
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26640289
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Area, Formal Entry, Dining Room, Great Room, In-Law Suite, Office, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Powder, Walk-In Closet
Bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Bathroom
- Features: Bidet, Double Vanity(s), Low Flow Shower(s), Low Flow Toilet(s), Powder Room, Remodeled, Shower and Tub, Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall, Tile
Kitchen
- Features: Gourmet Kitchen, Remodeled
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Propane, Zoned
Cooling
- Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Built-In And Free Standing, Indoor Grill, Built-In Gas, Built-Ins, Convection Oven, Gas Grill, Microwave, Gas Oven, Propane Cooking Appliances, Range, Range Hood, Barbeque, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Conditioner, Water Filter, Water Line to Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Solar Hot Water, MultiTank Water Heater, Propane Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Area, Propane Dryer Hookup
Features
- 2 Staircases, Built-in Features, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, High Ceilings, Smart Home, Intercom, Open Floorplan, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Turnkey, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Pavers, Wood, Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Custom Window Covering, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Screens, Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached/No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,739
- Total interior livable area: 4,739 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 100
- Parking features: Attached, Auto Driveway Gate, Boat, Detached, Direct Access, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Driveway Gate, Garage - 4+ Car, Garage Is Attached, Garage Is Detached, Gated, Oversized, Guest, On Site, Private, Private Garage, RV Access/Parking, RV Hook-Ups, RV Gated, RV Paved, Side By Side
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 96
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Barbecue, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated And Filtered, Heated with Propane, In Ground, Salt Water, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Gunite, Heated with Propane, Heated, In Ground, Hot Tub
- Fencing: Stucco Wall,Wrought Iron,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Water,White Water
Lot
- Size: 38.83 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gutters, Horse Property, Landscaped, Lawn, Rectangular Lot, Ranch, Secluded, Yard, Agricultural, Hilltop
Details
- Additional structures: Accessory Bldgs
- Parcel number: 7000010255
- Zoning: RA5AC
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Network Wire, Satellite Dish
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Moorish/Moresque
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Storage Tank(s), Well
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Exterior Security Lights, Automatic Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Lights, Fire and Smoke Detection System, Fire Rated Drywall, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s), Alarm System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Malibu
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,467/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,172,878
- Annual tax amount: $34,786
- Date on market: 1/20/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,950,000+46.3%$1,467/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #25501057 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2017 | Listing removed | $4,750,000$1,002/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage #17213046 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2017 | Listed for sale | $4,750,000+79.9%$1,002/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage #17213046 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2015 | Sold | $2,640,000-10.5%$557/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #14811063 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2015 | Pending sale | $2,950,000$622/sqft |
Source: Sotheby''s International Realty #14811063 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2015 | Price change | $2,950,000-10.5%$622/sqft |
Source: Sotheby's International Realty Inc. #14811063 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $3,295,000$695/sqft |
Source: Sotheby's #14811063 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2015 | Listing removed | $3,295,000$695/sqft |
Source: Sotheby's International Realty Inc. #14811063 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2014 | Price change | $3,295,000+10%$695/sqft |
Source: Prudential Malibu Realty #14811063 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2014 | Price change | $2,995,000-18.9%$632/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Malibu West #13-676397 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2014 | Price change | $3,695,000-14%$780/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Malibu West #13-676397 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2013 | Listed for sale | $4,295,000+1127.1%$906/sqft |
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| 7/10/2001 | Sold | $350,000$74/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,786 +1.5% | $3,172,878 +2% |
| 2024 | $34,263 | $3,110,665 +2% |
| 2023 | $34,263 +5% | $3,049,672 +2% |
| 2022 | $32,627 +1.7% | $2,989,875 +2% |
| 2021 | $32,075 -1.1% | $2,931,250 +1% |
| 2020 | $32,417 +3.2% | $2,901,195 +2% |
| 2019 | $31,426 +1.5% | $2,844,310 +2% |
| 2018 | $30,963 +3.3% | $2,788,540 +2% |
| 2017 | $29,982 +3% | $2,733,863 +2% |
| 2016 | $29,097 +105.8% | $2,680,259 +108.1% |
| 2015 | $14,138 +3.1% | $1,288,254 +2% |
| 2014 | $13,712 | $1,263,021 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,257,315 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,232,662 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,208,493 +10.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,097,613 |
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- 4/10Laguna Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 8.2 mi
- 4/10Ocean View Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.7 mi
- 4/10Channel Islands High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.8 mi
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