Paradise has been found. Travel up the gated 2 mile road through the Santa Monica Mountains National Park to find yourself at the top of the mountain in a retreat with views for days. Absolutely the best panoramic ocean view in the mountains of Malibu. See several of the Channel Islands while enjoying amazing sunrises and sunsets. At night enjoy the twinkling lights of the Queens Necklace. Sellers are in the process of applying for approval of a beautiful new 3300sq ft modern home including garage (per plans). They currently have an approved CDP per Woolsey Fire exemption. Also included is a new Tiny House, Tiny bathroom, new large yurt, new tractor and a large recently refinished and tiled pool and spa. There is only one other improved property that presently uses this private road. The prior home was lost in the Woolsey Fire. Welcome to paradise and to the top of the world. Unbranded Drone Video http://buzzards-roost. info
Vacant landProperty Type
10 acresLot Size
$219,341Price/Acres
Listed by Chris Frost•DRE #00499287• Sotheby's International Realty
•310-721-6881 (agent)
•cfrost@malibuonline.com (agent)
Listed by Joe L. Carrabba•DRE #01791624• Compass
•323-302-1771 (agent)
•joe@carrabbagroup.com (agent)
Bought with Chris Frost•DRE #00499287• Sotheby’s International Realty
Known infamously as "Buzzards Roost". Quite possibly the best view in the west end of the Santa Monica Mountains. High above Malibu Park with a view of Catalina, San Clemente, Santa Barbara, San Nicolas, Anacapa, and Santa Cruz Islands. Very private and secluded with 10 acres for your playground. Pool and spa area with truly forever views. Huge patio that stretches out around the entire home providing an infinity effect with the ocean. Enjoy the whitewater coastline view and the night lights of the queens necklace. In the winter see the snow capped mountains to the east. This location is a mountain bikers, trail runners and hikers dream, as it is smack dab in the middle of parkland. And completely off the grid. Access is a 2 mile dirt road through the parkland.
TheMLS #09-373069
Jan 27, 2012
Sold
$2,100,000
Oct 20, 2011
Pending
—
May 21, 2011
Price Changed
$2,499,999
Nov 20, 2010
Price Changed
$3,499,999
Jul 8, 2010
Price Changed
$3,699,999
Jun 8, 2010
Price Changed
$4,200,000
Dec 1, 2009
Relisted
—
Nov 29, 2009
Delisted
—
May 29, 2009
Listed
$4,699,000
TheMLS #06-029813
Dec 11, 2007
Delisted
—
Jul 2, 2007
Price Changed
*
May 2, 2006
Listed
*
CRMLS #FR2029734
Dec 7, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 2007
Price Changed
$8,900,000
Feb 22, 2007
Price Changed
$9,400,000
May 2, 2006
Listed
$10,250,876
Public Records
Sep 27, 1976
Sold
$50,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,329 (+6.3%)
$2,164,864
2024
$25,708 (+2.0%)
$2,164,864
2023
$25,209 (+0.8%)
$2,122,416
2022
$25,014 (+72.5%)
$2,080,800
2021
$14,500 (+1.6%)
$2,040,000
2020
$14,275 (+0.5%)
$1,140,949 + $105
$1,141,054
2019
$14,210 (−47.8%)
$1,129,250 + $104
$1,129,354
2018
$27,203 (+0.4%)
$1,107,108 + $102
$1,107,210
2017
$27,083 (+3.3%)
$1,948,069 + $324,677
$2,272,746
2016
$26,217 (+1.4%)
$1,948,069 + $324,677
$2,272,746
2015
$25,867 (+1.3%)
$1,909,872 + $318,311
$2,228,183
2014
$25,539 (+299.2%)
$1,844,335 + $307,389
$2,151,724
2012
$6,397 (+2.2%)
$1,836,000 + $306,000
$2,142,000
2011
$6,261 (+0.4%)
$93,794 + $388,521
$482,315
2010
$6,239 (+2.6%)
$91,955 + $380,903
$472,858
2009
$6,082 (+2.1%)
$91,268 + $378,057
$469,325
2008
$5,957
$91,485 + $378,956
$470,441
Tax history for 440 Encinal Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,329 (+6.3%)
$2,164,864
2024
$25,708 (+2.0%)
$2,164,864
2023
$25,209 (+0.8%)
$2,122,416
2022
$25,014 (+72.5%)
$2,080,800
2021
$14,500 (+1.6%)
$2,040,000
2020
$14,275 (+0.5%)
$1,140,949 + $105
$1,141,054
2019
$14,210 (−47.8%)
$1,129,250 + $104
$1,129,354
2018
$27,203 (+0.4%)
$1,107,108 + $102
$1,107,210
2017
$27,083 (+3.3%)
$1,948,069 + $324,677
$2,272,746
2016
$26,217 (+1.4%)
$1,948,069 + $324,677
$2,272,746
2015
$25,867 (+1.3%)
$1,909,872 + $318,311
$2,228,183
2014
$25,539 (+299.2%)
$1,844,335 + $307,389
$2,151,724
2012
$6,397 (+2.2%)
$1,836,000 + $306,000
$2,142,000
2011
$6,261 (+0.4%)
$93,794 + $388,521
$482,315
2010
$6,239 (+2.6%)
$91,955 + $380,903
$472,858
2009
$6,082 (+2.1%)
$91,268 + $378,057
$469,325
2008
$5,957
$91,485 + $378,956
$470,441
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4471023020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
Property details
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Exterior
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Land
Land Information
Site Description: Hilltop, Rural, Varied
Topography: Varied
Horse
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 435,523
Lot Size (Acres): 9.9982
Zoning: LCA11*
Special Zoning: Special Study, Coastal Commission
Lot Location: Hilltop
Lot Description: Horse Property
Survey: Buyer Pays
Property Features
Has View
View: Green Belt, Canyon, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Mountains, Ocean, Panoramic
Street Lights: False
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 4471-023-020
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Not Available
Gas: Propane
Sewer: Septic
Water: Well, Well - Shared
Has Water Well: True
Location
Community Information
Street Description: Dirt/Gravel
Location Information
Directions: PCH or the 101 to Kanan Rd, Kanan to Mulholland and go west, Take the Encinal direction at the Y, proceed to the dirt driveway at 440 Encinal Cyn Rd. Agent will meet you at the gate.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 4471023020
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: Coastal Zone, As Is
Listing Information
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Terms: Cash
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Schools
Malibu Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.8mi
7/10
Malibu Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
7/10
Malibu High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
8/10
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Estimated sale price
$2.08M – $2.52M
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