$4,345,000 - $4,938,000
RENTED FEB 7, 2025

31819 Cottontail Ln Malibu, CA 90265

Encinal Bluffs Neighborhood
4 Beds
4 Baths
2,744 Sq Ft
$1,665 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • In Ground Pool
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Malibu Elementary School Rated A
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2025

Recently refreshed with new flooring and paint! Inviting light and bright unfurnished single story home located on a cul de sac street in upper Broadbeach. Fantastic ocean views from the open living room, dining area and master bedroom. Spacious chef's kitchen with center island that opens to a casual family room, perfect for gatherings with family or friends. Great outdoor entertaining spaces with pool, spa, flat grassy yard and ocean view decks off the living room and master bedroom, perfect setting to enjoy the sunsets. Close to beach rights at West Sea Level and Trancas Country Mart. This home exudes warmth and charm and is one not to be missed! Owner will consider small dogs.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jeff Chertow

Pinnacle Estate Properties License #00976750 Listed on: 01/21/2025

Pinnacle Estate Properties

Last Renter's Agent

Stacey Allyson

The Agency License #02184515

The Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,158

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 7,375 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LCR17500*

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,744 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $25,500
  • Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, gas, trash collection, water
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4470-020-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,158

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Credit Report Paid By: Tenant
  • Credit Report Required: Yes
  • Security Deposit: 25500
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas, Trash Collection, Water

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Single Family Or Apt: Single Family
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Lease Terms: 1+Year
  • Living Area: 2744
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Number Of Photos: 18
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathroom: 4
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 1
  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Area
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Price Per S Q F T: 4.65

Exterior Features

  • Pool Description: In Ground, Private
  • Pool: Yes
  • View: Ocean, Panoramic
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage - 2 Car
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Pool
  • Pet Rules: Call

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4470-020-007
  • Lot Size Area: 7375

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2017
Sold by
Margolis Kathy Joe
Bought by
Margolis Kath Joe and Kathy Joe Margolis Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$4,569,311

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2017
Sold by
Margolis Kathy Joe
Bought by
Margolis Kathy Joe

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,510,420
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2012
Sold by
Margolis Kathy Joe
Bought by
Margolis Kathy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2002
Sold by
Margolis Kathy Joe
Bought by
Margolis Kathy Joe

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$470,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2000
Sold by
Margolis Richard A
Bought by
Margolis Kathy Joe

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1996
Sold by
Fernandez Stephen M
Bought by
Margolis Richard A and Margolis Kathy Joe

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
7.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 1993
Sold by
State Street Bank & Trust Company
Bought by
Fernandez Stephen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$356,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Margolis Kath Joe -- None Available
Margolis Kathy Joe -- First American Title Company
Margolis Kathy J -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Margolis Kathy Joe -- American Title Co
Margolis Kathy Joe -- --
Margolis Richard A -- Progressive Title Co
Fernandez Stephen M $445,000 World Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Margolis Kathy Joe $1,216,000
Closed Margolis Kathy Joe $1,510,420
Closed Margolis Kathy Joe $200,000
Closed Margolis Kathy J $1,300,000
Closed Margolis Kathy Joe $1,300,000
Closed Margolis Kathy Joe $200,000
Closed Margolis Kathy Joe $1,100,000
Closed Margolis Kathy Joe $1,100,000
Closed Margolis Kathy Joe $500,000
Closed Margolis Kathy Joe $425,000
Closed Margolis Kathy Joe $470,000
Closed Margolis Kathy Joe $25,000
Closed Margolis Richard A $470,000
Previous Owner Margolis Richard A $396,000
Previous Owner Fernandez Stephen M $356,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Rented $12,750 0.0% --
01/21/2025 01/21/25 For Rent $12,750 -- --
Source: The MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,158 $806,187 $399,020 $407,167
2024 $12,158 $790,381 $391,197 $399,184
2023 $11,839 $774,884 $383,527 $391,357
2022 $11,748 $759,691 $376,007 $383,684
2021 $11,447 $744,796 $368,635 $376,161
2019 $11,240 $722,706 $357,702 $365,004
2018 $10,726 $708,537 $350,689 $357,848
2016 $10,349 $681,025 $337,072 $343,953
2015 $10,246 $670,796 $332,009 $338,787
2014 $10,079 $657,657 $325,506 $332,151
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Chertow

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Jeff Chertow

    Pinnacle Estate Properties

    (310) 456-3469

    3 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Jeff Chertow
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    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Stacey Allyson

    The Agency

    (818) 618-6670

    Stacey Allyson
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25-486055

The MLS

APN: 4470-020-007

California Los Angeles County Malibu 90265 Encinal Bluffs

31819 Cottontail Ln, Malibu, CA

This home is located at 31819 Cottontail Ln, Malibu, CA 90265 since 21 January 2025 and is currently priced at $4,569,311. This property was built in 1972. 31819 Cottontail Ln is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Malibu Elementary School, Malibu Middle School, and Malibu High School.

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