Central Malibu — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
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Central Malibu is a prime coastal neighborhood in Malibu, California, anchored by the 90265 ZIP code. It is characterized by a high homeownership rate of 79.1%, indicating a stable, established community, with a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 20.8%. The neighborhood's affluence is underscored by a median household income of $186,264, which supports its high-value real estate market.
The housing market in Central Malibu is squarely in the luxury tier, with a median home value of $2,000,001. Homes average 1,450 square feet in size. The rental market is also premium, with a median gross rent of $3,136 per month. Mortgage origination data from the past year shows a strong preference for conventional financing, with 496 conventional originations out of 504 total, alongside minimal FHA and VA loan activity, which is typical for a high-value market.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 30 neighborhoods in Malibu.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $2.0M |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $186K |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 13.5% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 90265 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 504 |
| VA Loan Originations | 1 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.2% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $835K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 496 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 7 |
3 agents met the full merit gate for Central Malibu, Malibu, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.
Phone: (800) 333-6585
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.resourcelosangeles.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/BaronBruno
Relocation, Commercial Properties, Property Management, New Construction[4]
Malibu
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Phone: (310) 699-8428
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Maliburealestate
Property Management, Luxury Homes[4]
Malibu
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Phone: (805) 630-2293
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.alessandrocoronare.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Alessandro%20Corona
Board Member at Pacific Palisades Community Council[6]
Committee Chair at Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors[6]
Fundraising Committee Member at Local Homelessness or Housing Charity[6]
Mentor at Real Estate Industry Association[6]
Over $200 Million in Sales Volume
31 Five-Star Reviews
Over a Decade of Experience
Property Management, luxury real estate, buyers, sellers, investors[4]
Malibu
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
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