What is the median home price in Western Malibu, Malibu?

The median home price in Western Malibu is $2,900,000, down 37% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 184 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 94.82%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Western Malibu?

On a $2,900,000 home in Western Malibu, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $87,000. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $83,501 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

How long does it take to sell a home in Western Malibu?

The median home in Western Malibu spends 184 days on market. 12.5% of listings go pending within two weeks. 9 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is Western Malibu a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

Western Malibu had 9 homes sell recently at a median of $2,900,000. Sellers are getting 94.82% of their asking price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

National/California/Malibu

Western Malibu · Malibu, CA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Western Malibu, Malibu?

The median home in Western Malibu sells for $2,900,000 with prices down 37% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $83,501.

Western Malibu Real Estate Market Conditions

23out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Emerging

23/100

A buyer-friendly market — Ridley's flat fee helps you keep more equity.

What this means for sellers

Western Malibu is currently a buyer's market, and sellers should plan accordingly. Expect longer days on market and more price negotiation. The best strategy is to price competitively from day one, invest in presentation, and be open to concessions. Sellers who are patient and realistic about pricing can still close — and Ridley's flat fee means more of the sale price stays in your pocket.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. California average is 3.5.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 36.7157665% year-over-year — vs. +0.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 94.82% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5.2% below list. California average is 99.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the California average of 29.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

184 median days on market — 129 days slower than the California average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

12.5% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 37.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. California average is 20.8%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$2,900,000

-37%

Days on Market

184

Price per Sq Ft

$1151

Sale-to-List Ratio

94.82%

Homes Sold

Pending in 2 Weeks

12.5%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Western Malibu?

$0Estimated savings

That could cover a year of college tuition — save 2.9% of your home value

Your Western Malibu home value

$2,900,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$87,000

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Western Malibu

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$87,000	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$81,2002.8% avg	$58,000~2% avg	$58,000~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$43,500	$43,500	$43,500
Total cost	$211,700	$104,999	$102,499
You save	—	$83,501	$86,001

Based on the Western Malibu median home price of $2,900,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Western Malibu

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $87,000 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

AI + expert price your home

AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Western Malibu market data so you list at the right price.

AI prepares your home

AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

Listed on MLS & 100+ sites

Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere Western Malibu buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

Close and keep $83,501 more

Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.

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