Is Malibu, CA 90265 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Malibu housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Malibu, CA 90265 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 91 days and there were 14.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 65 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 2%, homes sold more slowly (89 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $2,920,736. Overall, Malibu is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Los Angeles County, homes here sell more slowly than in 95% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 98%. On our competition score, Malibu ranks #1,069 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 4 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mount Baldy 91759 (0% sold over asking) or Glendale 91210 (0% sold over asking), while Los Angeles 90057 (100% sold over asking) and Burbank 91502 (86% sold over asking) are even more competitive.