NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3268 Serra Rd Malibu, CA 90265

Estimated Value: $5,194,000 - $9,084,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,300 Sq Ft
$1,371/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Coastline Views
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Webster Elementary School Rated A
  • Filtered Pool
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2025

Enjoy privacy and exclusivity in Serra Retreat, the most beautiful guard gated community in Malibu. This remarkable 1.79-acre Spanish-style estate offers a rare combination of seclusion, luxury, and natural beauty. Set against a backdrop of lush landscapes, the 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home offers sweeping mountain views, towering palms, mature oaks and a variety of fruit trees. The interior is defined by exposed beams, original Malibu tiles, and a dual-sided fireplace that warms both the living and dining areas. An additional family room provides a gathering space, perfect for relaxation. A chef's kitchen is equipped with top of the line appliances, while the luxurious primary suite offers a cozy fireplace, dual closets, a spa-like bath, private balcony, and secluded reading nook all looking out over the estate. The expansive grounds also feature a private vineyard, terraced amphitheater, resort-style pool and spa, and an outdoor kitchen complete with BBQ area and pizza oven, ideal for entertaining. Within walking distance is the Malibu Country Mart, with easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment options, as well as some of Malibu's best surf spots, including the iconic Surfrider Beach.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Eytan Levin

The Agency License #01324953 Listed on: 05/01/2025

The Agency

Last Renter's Agent

Brian Nelson

Compass License #01886404

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 1.79 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Property is zoned LCA120000*

Property Views

  • Coastline
  • Vineyard
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 5,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Library

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Guest Parking

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Pool Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System

Community Details

  • Gated with Attendant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $100,000
  • Rent includes association dues, electricity, gas, water, trash collection
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4452-026-019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

1.79 Acres

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Lease Option: 1
  • Rent Includes: Association Dues, Electricity, Gas, Water, Trash Collection
  • Security Deposit: 100000

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Spanish
  • Single Family Or Apt: Single Family
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Lease Terms: 1+Year
  • Living Area: 5300
  • Lot Acreage: 1.7901
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1964
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Two Way, Living Room, Dining, Gas and Wood, Primary Bedroom
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathroom: 4
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Laundry: Inside, Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Equipment: Barbeque, Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 7.53

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Balcony, Barbecue Private
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Pool Cover, Filtered, Heated, Private
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: Heated, In Ground, Private
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Coastline, Mountains, Vineyard
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Circular Driveway, Garage - 2 Car, Driveway - Concrete, Parking for Guests
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, Multi/Zone
  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace
  • Security: Gated Community with Guard, Gated

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Gated Community Guard, Gated Community
  • Pet Rules: Call

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4452-026-019
  • Lot Size Area: 77976

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2016
Sold by
Larue Liletia H
Bought by
Larue Liletia J and Larue Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$7,264,805

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2007
Sold by
Zambetti Joan
Bought by
Zambetti John F and Zambetti Joan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,122,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2006
Sold by
Zambetti John
Bought by
Zambetti John F and Zambetti Joan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2000
Sold by
Zambetti John F
Bought by
Zambetti John F and Zambetti Joan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 1994
Sold by
Aguero Antonio J
Bought by
Zambetti John F and Zambetti Joan
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Larue Liletia J -- None Available
Zambetti John F -- Southland Title
Zambetti John F -- Alliance Title Company
Zambetti John F -- Accommodation
Zambetti John -- Southland Title
Zambetti John F -- --
Zambetti John F $1,265,000 Continental Lawyers Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Zambetti John F $3,122,000
Previous Owner Zambetti John $2,500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Rent $39,900 +7.8% --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Rented $37,000 -7.3% --
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Off Market $39,900 -- --
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Price Changed $8,950,000 0.0% $1,689 / Sq Ft
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Price Changed $39,900 -19.4% $8 / Sq Ft
01/22/2025 01/22/25 Price Changed $49,500 0.0% $9 / Sq Ft
01/22/2025 01/22/25 For Rent $49,500 -1.0% --
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Off Market $50,000 -- --
01/12/2025 01/12/25 For Rent $50,000 0.0% --
01/09/2025 01/09/25 For Sale $9,875,000 0.0% $1,863 / Sq Ft
12/19/2024 12/19/24 Off Market $9,875,000 -- --
12/07/2024 12/07/24 For Sale $9,875,000 -- $1,863 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $31,500 $2,700,304 $1,529,728 $1,170,576
2024 $31,500 $2,647,358 $1,499,734 $1,147,624
2023 $30,818 $2,595,450 $1,470,328 $1,125,122
2022 $30,482 $2,544,560 $1,441,499 $1,103,061
2021 $29,759 $2,494,668 $1,413,235 $1,081,433
2019 $29,176 $2,420,677 $1,371,319 $1,049,358
2018 $27,615 $2,373,214 $1,344,431 $1,028,783
2017 $109 $2,326,681 $1,318,070 $1,008,611
2016 $26,588 $2,281,061 $1,292,226 $988,835
2015 $26,231 $2,246,798 $1,272,816 $973,982
2014 $25,880 $2,202,788 $1,247,884 $954,904
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25-481091

The MLS

APN: 4452-026-019

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