5949 Bonsall Dr

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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 Agent

  1. Chris Cortazzo

    Chris Cortazzo

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01190363

Property Details for 5949 Bonsall Drive

Water Front
None
Zoning
LCRA1Y
Style
Other
Parcel Number
4467024003
Living Area
0
Source Living Area
Other
Area
Malibu (C33)
Lot Size Area
172247
LISTING UPDATED: 08/17/2022 12:31 PM

Property Details for 5949 Bonsall Drive

StatusSold
MLS #22-170149
Days on Market27
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built-
Lot Size3.95 AC / 172,247 SF
CountyLos Angeles County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

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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Building Information for 5949 Bonsall Drive

Stories-Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size3.95 AC / 172,247 SF

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Property Information for 5949 Bonsall Drive

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—
Jul 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25559465

$22,000,000—
Aug 17, 2022

Sold

SDMLS #22-170149

$7,000,000—
Aug 17, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #22170149

$7,000,000—
Aug 17, 2022

Sold

CLAW #22-170149

$7,000,000—
Aug 16, 2022

Pending

CRMLS #22170149

—
Jul 18, 2022

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #22170149

—
Jul 18, 2022

Pending

CLAW #22-170149

—
Jul 18, 2022

Pending

SDMLS #22-170149

—
Jul 18, 2022

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #22-170149

—
Jun 21, 2022

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #22-170149

$6,995,000—
Jun 21, 2022

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22-170149

$6,995,000—
Jun 21, 2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22170149

$6,995,000—
Dec 31, 2020

Sold

CLAW #20-620776

$3,400,000—
Dec 31, 2020

Sold

CRMLS #20620776

$3,400,000—
Dec 31, 2020

Hold

CLAW #20-620776

—
Sep 19, 2020

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #20620776

—
Sep 15, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #686157241

$3,400,000—
Sep 9, 2020

Pending

CRMLS #20620776

—
Sep 9, 2020

Pending

CLAW #20-620776

—
Sep 9, 2020

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #20-620776

—
Aug 19, 2020

Expired

CRMLS #19501338

$4,450,000—
Aug 19, 2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #20620776

$4,450,000—
Aug 19, 2020

Listed (Active)

CLAW #20-620776

$4,450,000—
Aug 18, 2020

Expired

CLAW #19-501338

$4,450,000—
Jan 13, 2020

Price Change

CRMLS #19501338

$4,450,000—
Aug 20, 2019

Listed (Active)

CLAW #19-501338

$4,950,000—
Aug 20, 2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #19501338

$4,950,000—
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
07/01/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25559465

$22,000,000
08/17/2022

Sold

SDMLS #22-170149

$7,000,000
08/17/2022

Sold

CRMLS #22170149

$7,000,000
08/17/2022

Sold

CLAW #22-170149

$7,000,000
08/16/2022

Pending

CRMLS #22170149

—
07/18/2022

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #22170149

—
07/18/2022

Pending

CLAW #22-170149

—
07/18/2022

Pending

SDMLS #22-170149

—
07/18/2022

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #22-170149

—
06/21/2022

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #22-170149

$6,995,000
06/21/2022

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22-170149

$6,995,000
06/21/2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22170149

$6,995,000
12/31/2020

Sold

CLAW #20-620776

$3,400,000
12/31/2020

Sold

CRMLS #20620776

$3,400,000
12/31/2020

Hold

CLAW #20-620776

—
09/19/2020

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #20620776

—
09/15/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #686157241

$3,400,000
09/09/2020

Pending

CRMLS #20620776

—
09/09/2020

Pending

CLAW #20-620776

—
09/09/2020

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #20-620776

—
08/19/2020

Expired

CRMLS #19501338

$4,450,000
08/19/2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #20620776

$4,450,000
08/19/2020

Listed (Active)

CLAW #20-620776

$4,450,000
08/18/2020

Expired

CLAW #19-501338

$4,450,000
01/13/2020

Price Change

CRMLS #19501338

$4,450,000
08/20/2019

Listed (Active)

CLAW #19-501338

$4,950,000
08/20/2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #19501338

$4,950,000

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

Public Records for 5949 Bonsall Drive

Taxable ValueLand$7,261,992Additions$20,808Total$7,282,800
Tax Record2025$89,743 ($7,479 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt13,370 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt13,370 SqFtStories1Lot Size172,195 SqFtStyleNurseryYear Built1979ZoningLCRA1YCountyLOS ANGELESAPN4467-024-003

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

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