How Would You Design Homes on this Malibu Land near the Ocean?
How Would You Design Homes on this Malibu Land near the Ocean?
It is still possible to find great Malibu real estate in today’s market. Since there are so many of them restrictions in place along the Santa Monica Mountains, some people think that the Los Angeles coast is probably built out. If you dream of a beautiful home overlooking the Pacific, take heart. Head west to the choice Malibu land for sale.
In fact, a bit inland or up the coast, the acreage for sale in Malibu comes in large enough parcels for privacy. 5 acres, 10 acres, even 45 acre-lots here may be transformed into small ranches or large estates. But let us look closer to the ocean. Prices run from $50,000-$15 million. That is quite a span. Malibu land prices are affected by proximity to the ocean, access, size, typography, and condition.
Would You Go Contemporary or Craftsman?
Just looking at these vacant parcels and taking in the views and ocean air, we think you could be inspired to mentally design a few cottages or palaces above the waves. Look and see for yourself. Close to Santa Monica on the eastern side of the Malibu to a row of beach homes back up to the Pacific Coast Highway. With walk out beaches, the small 6000 square foot lots are priced at approximately $3 million. A quarter-acre oceanfront lot lists for $7 million.
Put your architectural masterpiece high above sea level Pacific Coast Highway and Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Here you can gaze upon 180° views–from Catalina Island to Santa Monica and Malibu. Shy of a half-acre, this parcel goes for $150,000. Down the road is another beachfront quarter-acre lot for $7 million.
Maybe Design a Mediterranean in Western Malibu
Western Malibu meets up with several canyons. These rural neighborhoods are accessed by winding roads up the foothills and mountain side. Here is where you might build a Mediterranean estate. In Malibu Hills, landowners are offering three adjoining parcels totaling 35.3 acres for $3.7 million. These gorgeous lots perch on a grand promontory above El Pescador Beach. Check out the build sites on the three tracts (11.75 acres, 11.45 acres, and 12.08 acres).
At Encinal Canyon Road and Pacific Coast Highway, however, buyers can pick up a nice two acres for under $250,000. All have ocean views. Right here PCH abuts the ocean and another Southern California lookout features 2.74 acres and a $2 million price tag.
How about a cottage or a cliff dwelling? Check out the Ingleside Canyon of Malibu where a quarter-acre lot is selling for only $69,000. Pick up an adjoining lot to build an elaborate treehouse for your guests.
Southern California Realtors®
For information about Malibu land for sale near the Pacific Ocean, please call Bob Cumming of Keystone Group Properties at (310) 496-8122.