Sold
Last Sold Price
$7,000,000

5949 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA 90265

Single FamilyProperty Type
3.95 acresLot Size
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Iconic Bonsall Canyon bucolic setting with a seasonal creek, sycamores, oaks, and orchards. This parcel of approximately 3.95 acres has been the home of family-owned and operated Zuma Orchids since the 1970s. Set at the end of a long driveway, with a separate service entrance, this rare rural site is located within walking distance of world-famous Zuma Beach. The grounds have been rigorously nurtured, managed, and restored by former Apricot Lane Farms manager, Trevor Jahangard (Biggest Little Farm),...Iconic Bonsall Canyon bucolic setting with a seasonal creek, sycamores, oaks, and orchards. This parcel of approximately 3.95 acres has been the home of family-owned and operated Zuma Orchids since the 1970s. Set at the end of a long driveway, with a separate service entrance, this rare rural site is located within walking distance of world-famous Zuma Beach. The grounds have been rigorously nurtured, managed, and restored by former Apricot Lane Farms manager, Trevor Jahangard (Biggest Little Farm), without herbicides, fungicides, or tilling, to ensure bio-density and ecosystem health. Two huge greenhouses support orchid cultivation and the productive landscape features orchards of avocados and macadamia nuts, plus bay, strawberry madrone, walnut, persimmon, fig, apples, pears, peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, mandarin oranges, oranges, grapefruit, limes, guava, sapota, pomegranates, cherimoya, mulberry, carob, banana, and more.Zuma Canyon Creek runs through the easterly portion of the property, with steeper hills and views from the westerly areas. Zoned Rural Residential (RR), the property has large flat areas suitable for development. The City of Malibu has approved a fire rebuild application for three commercial greenhouses and a shed/office, with design concepts and proposals in process for a bridge across Zuma Canyon Creek and a grand single-family residence for rural ease and lavish entertaining. Majestic, protected oaks and sycamores offer shade throughout this unique and magnificent Malibu property.
Listing closed: 08/17/2022 12:00 AM • Source: CLAW, MLS#: 22-170149

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,850,000

Avg days on market

105

Sale-to-list ratio

79.0%

Malibu, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Chris Cortazzo, DRE #01190363; Compass, Kevin Augunas, DRE #02033446

Sold By Compass, Brenda Hayward, DRE #01502468

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Property Information for 5949 Bonsall Drive

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Water Front: None
  • Zoning: LCRA1Y
  • Style: Other
  • Parcel Number: 4467024003
  • Living Area: 0
  • Source Living Area: Other
  • Area: Malibu (C33)
  • Lot Size Area: 172247
  • Source Lot Size Area: Vendor Enhanced
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4467-024-003
  • Directions: Pacific Coast Highway to Bonsall Drive.
  • Map Coordinate: -118.814007, 34.026128
  • School District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
  • High School District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified

Building Information

  • Lot Size: 3.95 AC / 172,247 SF

Community / Development

Community / Development
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Structure Info

Structure Info
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Number Of Stories: 0
  • View: Yes
  • View Description: Hills, Mountains, Pasture, Tree Top, Trees/Woods
  • View: Hills, Mountain(s), Pasture, Trees/Woods
  • Guest House: None
  • Security Features: Gated, Owned
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Contract Info

Contract Info
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Financing: Cash, Cash To New Loan
  • Disclosures: As Is, Coastal Commission Restrictions
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Service Level: Full Service

Land / Lot Info

Land / Lot Info
  • Horse: Yes
  • Special Zoning: Coastal Commission
  • Additional Parcel Number: No
  • Lot Acreage: 3.9542
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 172247
  • Lot Features: Agricultural
  • Lot Description: Agricultural, Fenced, Automatic Gate
  • Lot Location: Park Nearby

Parking Details

Parking Details
  • Parking Garage: Uncovered, Private, Parking for Guests, Driveway
  • Total Parking: 8
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 8
  • Parking Features: Uncovered, Private, Guest, Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Rooms: Other
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace Rooms: None
  • Den: No
  • Family Room: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating: None
  • Heating Type: None
  • Flooring: Other
  • Equipment: None
  • Interior Features: Unfurnished
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Laundry: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Pool Description: Room For
  • Spa: No
  • Spa: None
  • Tennis: No
  • Tennis Court: Room For
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structures: Other

Lease Terms

Lease Terms
  • Entry Date: 06-21-2022
  • Listing Terms: Cash, Cash To New Loan

Property History for 5949 Bonsall Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2026

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #25559465

$22,000,000
—
Jan 23, 2026

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #25559465

$22,000,000
—
Jul 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25559465

$22,000,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2026

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #25559465

$22,000,000
01/23/2026

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #25559465

$22,000,000
07/01/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25559465

$22,000,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5949 Bonsall Drive

Taxable Value

Land

$7,407,231

Additions

$21,224
Total$7,428,455

Tax Record

2025

$89,743 ($7,479 / month)

Home Facts

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

13,370 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

13,370 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

172,240 SqFt

Style

Farms

Year Built

1979

Year Renovated

1979

Zoning

LCRA1Y

County

LOS ANGELES

APN

4467-024-003

Schools near 5949 Bonsall Drive

This home is within Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Malibu Elementary
PublicK to 5

Malibu Middle
Public6 to 8

Malibu High School
Public9 to 12

Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) School
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5949 Bonsall Drive, Malibu, CA 90265
$7,000,000
–
–
172,247
$2,895,000
5
5
5,064
42,867
$4,650,000
3
3,170
46,786
–
2
2
1,516
309,891
$3,235,000
3
2,420
49,793
$1,300,000
3
2
2,860
74,052

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Chris Cortazzo, DRE #01190363; Compass, Kevin Augunas, DRE #02033446

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