RARE 2.48-ACRE ENCINAL CANYON SITE WITH WHITEWATER OCEAN VIEWS Discover an exceptional opportunity to own 2.48 acres along Encinal Canyon Road, offering a spectacular whitewater ocean view and the rare combination of privacy, usable terrain, and convenient access to the Malibu coastline. The property features a flat pad and paved driveway, providing easy access and an inviting setting for creating your own private Malibu retreat. Just minutes from Pacific Coast Highway, the location offers the best of both peace and privacy while remaining close to the coast and everyday conveniences. Enjoy shopping, dining, and services at Trancas, just a short drive away. For beach and water recreation, iconic Zuma Beach is nearby, while three secluded pocket beaches are also within close proximity, offering additional opportunities to enjoy the Pacific Ocean. With its stunning whitewater views, generous 2.48-acre setting, paved access, and exceptional location near the beaches and amenities of Malibu, this is a rare opportunity to create something truly special in one of Southern California's most sought-after coastal areas.
Vacant landProperty Type
2.48 acresLot Size
$118,952Price/Acres
Listed by Chris Frost•DRE #00499287• Sotheby's International Realty
Western Malibu, located between Point Dume and Ventura County, is a coastal and canyon Malibu neighborhood with broad beaches and rugged bluffs. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Trancas Canyon Road and Pacific Coast Highway junction, where a low-slung market plaza, surf stops, and casual patios set the daily rhythm. Local pillars include Malibu Seafood for counter-service classics, Neptune’s Net for roadside seafood culture, and the Getty Villa for hillside art and architecture. Homes range from mid-century beach cottages to contemporary compounds tucked along winding canyon roads. Long sightlines, salt air, and pocket trailheads shape an outdoors-first routine. Evenings read quieter, with sunset pullouts and dark-sky stretches along the coast.
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Paved (asphalt) street
Coastal, ocean, white water and city lights views
Located within a coastal zone (see disclosures)
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Zoned LCA11*
Subject to Coastal Commission and Special Study reviews
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Electric service to the street
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Assessor parcel number 4473-006-031
Directions: PCH to Encinal Cyn Rd to property, approximately 1.5 miles up (coordinates 34.047315, -118.876027)
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2 acre lot only 1.3 miles from PCH. Property is located off of Encinal Canyon Road in West Malibu. Panoramic ocean , whitewater and Island views! This is a downhill lot with potential access issues off of Encinal Canyon Road. Lot touches Encinal but does not have frontage for a driveway - buyer would need to get an 10 to 20 foot easement from adjacent lot owner to gain access to meet 20 foot Fire Department driveway width requirements for a residential home. If lot had good access , the value would be over $500,000 for this lot due to the amazing ocean view, proximity to the beach and multimillion dollar neighboring homes . Please see attached photos with detailed aerial and directional maps of property.
TheMLS #16-164674
Nov 3, 2017
Delisted
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CRMLS #SR17154784
Sep 11, 2017
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As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
RR5
Rural Residential District
The RR district is intended for sensitively designed, large lot single-family residential development, as well as agricultural uses and animal keeping which respects surrounding residents and the natural environment. This district incorporates a variety of natural resources and amenities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Malibu, CA • 90265
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Very good sunlight
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Encinal Cyn Rd
$288,253
$6,747 under list price of $295K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $120K to $3.9M.