Ranchito Del Cielo is a private single-story retreat on approx. 1 acre with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Mountains and a boutique vineyard. Panoramic, jaw-dropping mountain and ocean views! Private and gated, this home welcomes you with a courtyard entry, open kitchen and great room, ocean view master and two additional bedrooms. Two outdoor decks capture the bountiful panoramic views of the Pacific and Queens Necklace. The property features a vineyard with various grape varieties ranging from Zinfandel, to Cabernet and some more exotic blends. There are also numerous mature fruit trees including peach, orange, lemon, lime, apple and numerous olive trees plus a fenced vegetable garden. Removed yet close to amenities, the property is located up one of Malibu's more convenient canyons and has access to both PCH and the 101 through Calabasas.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$1,029Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tony Mark•DRE #01205648• Compass
•310-457-6275 (agent)
•tonymark@compass.com (agent)
Listed by Russell Grether•DRE #01836632• Compass
•310-230-5771 (agent)
•grethergroup@compass.com (agent)
Bought with Tony Ayon•DRE #01929732• Miramar International
Ranchito Del Cielo is a private vineyard home perched in the Santa Monica Mountains above the Pacific. Overlooking the ocean, this mountain retreat is perfect for someone looking to be removed from it all without being remote. This property is located up one of Malibu's more convenient canyons and has access to both PCH and the 101 through Calabasas. Lifted above the marine layer, the home features spectacular views year round. Two outdoor decks capture the spectacular ocean and Queens Necklace views. The 180 vine vineyard has been lovingly installed and cared for and is ready to produce your own label of wine. There are also numerous fruit trees including fig, avocado, orange, lemon, lime, kiwi and apple trees plus a fenced vegetable garden. Gated from the street, the home offers a courtyard entry, open kitchen and great room, ocean view master and two additional bedrooms - all on one floor. Santa Ynez in Malibu.
TheMLS #13-702757
Oct 16, 2013
Sold
$1,000,000
$590/sq ft
Sep 30, 2013
Pending
—
Sep 9, 2013
Listed
$999,000
$589/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 27, 1996
Sold
$395,000
$233/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 28, 1991
Sold
$437,500
$258/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 19, 1988
Sold
$277,500
$164/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,768 (−44.6%)
$817,897
2024
$17,639 (+2.6%)
$817,897
2023
$17,199 (+3.1%)
$1,233,630 + $308,406
$1,542,036
2022
$16,682
$1,209,442 + $302,359
$1,511,801
2021
$16,668 (+1.5%)
$1,185,728 + $296,431
$1,482,159
2020
$16,419 (−1.5%)
$1,162,479 + $290,619
$1,453,098
2019
$16,669 (+0.7%)
$1,150,560 + $287,640
$1,438,200
2018
$16,560 (+2.1%)
$1,069,379 + $395,086
$1,464,465
2017
$16,224 (+37.3%)
$1,027,854 + $379,746
$1,407,600
2016
$11,815 (+1.7%)
$1,027,854 + $379,746
$1,407,600
2015
$11,612 (+1.3%)
$828,427 + $207,106
$1,035,533
2014
$11,463 (+86.0%)
$800,000 + $200,000
$1,000,000
2012
$6,162 (+3.3%)
$417,941 + $104,479
$522,420
2011
$5,968 (+1.0%)
$409,747 + $102,431
$512,178
2010
$5,909 (+2.0%)
$401,713 + $100,423
$502,136
2009
$5,794 (+2.5%)
$398,711 + $99,673
$498,384
2008
$5,655
$399,659 + $99,910
$499,569
Tax history for 540 Schueren Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,768 (−44.6%)
$817,897
2024
$17,639 (+2.6%)
$817,897
2023
$17,199 (+3.1%)
$1,233,630 + $308,406
$1,542,036
2022
$16,682
$1,209,442 + $302,359
$1,511,801
2021
$16,668 (+1.5%)
$1,185,728 + $296,431
$1,482,159
2020
$16,419 (−1.5%)
$1,162,479 + $290,619
$1,453,098
2019
$16,669 (+0.7%)
$1,150,560 + $287,640
$1,438,200
2018
$16,560 (+2.1%)
$1,069,379 + $395,086
$1,464,465
2017
$16,224 (+37.3%)
$1,027,854 + $379,746
$1,407,600
2016
$11,815 (+1.7%)
$1,027,854 + $379,746
$1,407,600
2015
$11,612 (+1.3%)
$828,427 + $207,106
$1,035,533
2014
$11,463 (+86.0%)
$800,000 + $200,000
$1,000,000
2012
$6,162 (+3.3%)
$417,941 + $104,479
$522,420
2011
$5,968 (+1.0%)
$409,747 + $102,431
$512,178
2010
$5,909 (+2.0%)
$401,713 + $100,423
$502,136
2009
$5,794 (+2.5%)
$398,711 + $99,673
$498,384
2008
$5,655
$399,659 + $99,910
$499,569
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
1,696
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4453026021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 23, 2026.
Mar 16, 2027 • Active
Electrical permit (simple) - county
Electrical
Mar 16, 2027 • Active
Residential new construction building permit - county
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Attached, Driveway, 2 Car Garage
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 5
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Laundry Information
Laundry in Garage
Additional Rooms
Dining Area, Master Bedroom, Patio Open, Other Room