
9785 Deer Creek Road, Malibu, CA 90265
9785 Deer Creek Road, Malibu, CA 90265
Property Description
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.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Malibu · Single Family Residence
Listed 9.2% below the median closed sale of $7,650,000. Price per sqft ($1,467) is a 21% discount to closed comps ($1,853). Closed comps sold at 92% of list — buyers have negotiating leverage. Expect a longer timeline — comps averaged 151 days on market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10827 Pacific View Road | Malibu | 1987 | 5 | 5 | 4,655 | 150,282 | $623 | $2.90M | 7 | 74 |
| 27352 Pacific Coast Highway | Malibu | 1988 | 4 | 5 | 4,538 | 10,643 | $2,643 | $11.99M | 147 | 69 |
| 6375 Gayton Place | Malibu | 1981 | 4 | 5 | 4,455 | 13,958 | $1,054 | $4.70M | 171 | 67 |
| 33360 Pacific Coast Highway | Malibu | 1981 | 6 | 6 | 4,625 | 26,754 | $8,541 | $39.50M | 58 | 67 |
| 28525 Newton Canyon Road | Malibu | 2023 | 4 | 5 | 4,700 | 350,332 | $850 | $4.00M | 113 | 56 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.6 | 5.2 | 4,594.6 | 110,393.8 | $2,742.2 | $12.62M | 99.2 | |||
| Median | 4,625 | $4.70M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26814 Malibu Cove Colony Drive | Malibu | 1988 | 09/14/2026 | 5 | 6 | 4,640 | 6,059 | $12.45M | $11.27M | $2,429 | 0.91 | 185 | 70 |
| 5932 Busch Drive | Malibu | 2023 | 09/21/2026 | 4 | 5 | 5,150 | 85,827 | $6.00M | $5.50M | $1,068 | 0.92 | 192 | 70 |
| 32215 Pacific Coast Highway | Malibu | 1989 | 05/19/2026 | 4 | 5 | 4,386 | 133,203 | $4.75M | $4.25M | $969 | 0.90 | 101 | 70 |
| 27860 Winding Way | Malibu | 1976 | 06/05/2026 | 4 | 5 | 4,733 | 46,167 | $8.25M | $7.65M | $1,616 | 0.93 | 97 | 69 |
| 24146 Malibu Road | Malibu | 1976 | 07/08/2026 | 5 | 5 | 4,320 | 6,940 | $14.75M | $13.75M | $3,183 | 0.93 | 181 | 69 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.4 | 5.2 | 4,645.8 | 55,639.2 | $8.48M | $8.48M | $1,853 | — | 151.2 | ||||
| Median | 4,640 | $7.65M | $7.65M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.