Russell Grether Real Estate Agent - Compass

21930 Carbon Mesa Rd, Malibu, CA For Sale $5,450,000 - listed by Russell Grether — For Sale $5,450,000

Russell Grether listing agent for 2510 Mar Vista Ridge Dr, Malibu, CA - sold for $435,000 — Sold $435,000

26946 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA For Rent $75,000/month - listed by Russell Grether — For Rent $75,000/month

5981 Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA For Sale $950,000 - listed by Russell Grether — For Sale $950,000

Russell Grether buyer's agent for 6280 Ivarene Ave, Los Angeles, CA - sold for $3,395,000 — Sold $3,395,000

Russell Grether

Malibu CA

Compass

64 Closed Sales

$222.3M Total Value

$15K - $19.6M Price Range

$3.5M Average Price

Prior 5 years

About Russell

Russell Grether is a seasoned real estate professional with nearly two decades of experience in Southern California's luxury property market. As a founding partner of Compass Malibu and co-founder of The Mark & Grether Group, he has been instrumental in establishing the firm's presence in the region. His team has achieved over $1.3 billion in real estate transactions, specializing in Malibu's luxury homes, land, and commercial properties .
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Raised on an avocado ranch in rural Ventura County, Russell graduated cum laude from Pepperdine University with a dual degree in International Business and Spanish. His diverse background and commitment to integrity, honesty, and fairness have earned him recognition as one of the top 1% of sales associates nationwide .
Outside of real estate, Russell is an avid surfer, rock climber, and sailor, passionate about exploring new cultures and landscapes with his wife, Elizabeth, their daughters, Sage and Sierra, and their German Shepherd, Riley.

Home Types: Lot/Land, House, Mobile Homes, Condo

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Years of Experience: 18

Education: Pepperdine University -International Business -Spanish The Thacher School

Transaction History

1 Year
2 Year
5 Year

Seller Deals
Total Deals	7
Total Value	$11,803,000
Average Sale Price	$1,686,143
Price Range	$15K - $4.3M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	4
Total Value	$13,895,000
Average Sale Price	$3,473,750
Price Range	$1.9M - $5.3M

Seller Deals
Total Deals	15
Total Value	$45,329,280
Average Sale Price	$3,021,952
Price Range	$15K - $14M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	7
Total Value	$28,292,000
Average Sale Price	$4,041,714
Price Range	$697K - $12.4M

Seller Deals
Total Deals	41
Total Value	$122,433,780
Average Sale Price	$2,986,190
Price Range	$15K - $19.6M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	23
Total Value	$99,841,834
Average Sale Price	$4,340,949
Price Range	$697K - $16.5M

5 Year View

Areas Russell is Experienced In

Russell's Listings and Deals

Russell's Recent Active Listings

$5,450,000
- Land
- 0.92 Acre
- $5,923,913 per Acre
21930 Carbon Mesa Rd

Malibu, CA
Overlooking the Pacific from a private, one-acre property, 21930 Carbon Mesa Road is offered with permits Ready-to-Issue and coveted La Costa Beach & Tennis Club rights. Approved plans by Malibu Design Center envision an approximately 4,743-square-foot Spanish Contemporary estate, designed to take full advantage of the property's head-on ocean views. The residence pairs warm Mediterranean

Russell Grether Compass

$950,000
- Land
- 1.79 Acres
- $530,726 per Acre
5981 Kanan Dume Rd

Malibu, CA
A bold architectural statement overlooking the Pacific, this approximately 1.79-acre lot is offered with plans for a sculptural contemporary estate unlike anything else in Malibu. Defined by sweeping curved forms, expansive walls of glass, and seamless indoor-outdoor living, the design frames panoramic ocean, mountain, and sunset views from nearly every room. The approximately 9,354-square-foot

Russell Grether Compass

$795,000
- Land
- 1.23 Acres
- $646,341 per Acre
6061 Kanan Dume Rd

Malibu, CA
Overlooking the Pacific adjacent to Point Dume, this approximately 1.24-acre lot is offered with architectural plans by IR Architects for an approximately 6,483-square-foot contemporary estate. The proposed residence spans three levels plus a basement and includes four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a three-car garage. The architecture is defined by open, light-filled interiors, broad expanses of

Russell Grether Compass

$1,895,000
- Land
- 2.7 Acres
- $701,852 per Acre
6111 Kanan Dume Rd

Malibu, CA
An extraordinary canvas for a landmark Malibu estate, this approximately 2.6-acre property is set atop a broad, flat knoll with unobstructed ocean and mountain views. Offered with architectural plans by local designer Vitus Matare for an approximately 6,967-square-foot residence, complemented by geology and soils reports, biological studies, approved fuel modification plans, health department

Russell Grether Compass

$1,080,000
- Land
- 1.03 Acres
- $1,048,544 per Acre
6011 Kanan Dume Rd

Malibu, CA
Set atop an elevated Malibu homesite on over an acre, the property captures panoramic views stretching from the Pacific Ocean and Point Dume to the Santa Monica Mountains. Offered with architectural plans by legendary local designer Vitus Matare, the proposed approximately 5,476-square-foot contemporary residence unfolds across two levels, with the principal living areas oriented toward the

Russell Grether Compass

$495,000
- Land
- 1.04 Acres
- $475,962 per Acre
6041 Kanan Dume Rd

Malibu, CA
The Kanan Residence, designed by acclaimed IR Architects, is envisioned as a contemporary Malibu estate set on approximately 1.05 acres with sweeping ocean, mountain, and sunset views overlooking Point Dume and extending toward Catalina. Accessed via a graded driveway, the gently downsloping homesite is offered with architectural plans for an approximately 6,142-square-foot residence, currently

Russell Grether Compass

$2,250,000
- Land
- 2.79 Acres
- $806,452 per Acre
30311 Morning View Dr

Malibu, CA
One of Malibu Park's premier ocean view parcels, spanning approximately 2.8 acres and offered with contemporary architectural plans just moments from Zuma Beach. Positioned on a prominent south-facing corner, the property captures panoramic ocean views stretching across the Pacific from Point Dume to Palos Verdes, with year-round ocean breezes and spectacular sunsets. The property's scale

Russell Grether Compass

$2,200,000
- Land
- 0.86 Acre
- $2,558,140 per Acre
22411 Pacific Coast Hwy

Malibu, CA
One of the few opportunities to create a significant new estate in Carbon Beach, this nearly one acre ocean-view parcel is offered with architectural plans by acclaimed IR Architects. Elevated above Pacific Coast Highway, the property spans approximately 145 feet of frontage and enjoys sweeping Pacific vistas directly across from Carbon Beach, famously known as "Billionaire's Beach." The plans

Russell Grether Compass

$3,950,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,809 Sq Ft
231 Loma Metisse Rd

Malibu, CA
Perched atop approximately three private acres in the Malibu hills, this fully gated estate captures an extraordinary perspective over the surrounding landscape, with sweeping canyon and ocean vistas stretching from the dramatic rock formations of Saddle Peak to Point Dume beyond. Set at the end of a long driveway, the property offers an exceptional sense of privacy, space, and tranquility while

Russell Grether Compass

Recently Sold

$1,488,000

Sold Jul 8, 2026
- Land
- 0.29 Acres Lot
31826 Broad Beach Rd

Malibu, CA
- 12% Below List
- 415 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $1M
Russell Grether Compass

$435,000

Sold May 20, 2026
- Land
- 16.62 Acres Lot
2510 Mar Vista Ridge Dr

Malibu, CA
- 12% Below List
- 50 Days On Market
Russell Grether Compass

$4,300,000

Sold Mar 5, 2026
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,939 Sq Ft
3240 Sumac Ridge Rd

Malibu, CA
- 1% Below List
- 26 Days On Market
- $1,463/SF
- Current Est. Value $4M
Russell Grether Compass

$3,200,000

Sold Aug 1, 2025
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,501 Sq Ft
30751 La Brisa Dr

Malibu, CA
- 8% Below List
- 100 Days On Market
- $1,279/SF
- Current Est. Value $3M
Russell Grether Compass

$1,915,000

Sold Jun 30, 2025
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,042 Sq Ft
2311 Waring Dr

Agoura Hills, CA
- 4% Below List
- 31 Days On Market
- $630/SF
- Current Est. Value $2M
Russell Grether Compass

$2,810,000

Sold Apr 23, 2025
- Land
- 1.05 Acres Lot
29636 Cuthbert Rd

Malibu, CA
- 0 Days On Market
- $1,237/SF
- Current Est. Value $3M
Russell Grether Compass

$5,118,280

Sold Mar 11, 2025
- 6 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 5,082 Sq Ft
6245 Busch Dr

Malibu, CA
- 11% Below List
- 58 Days On Market
- $1,007/SF
- Current Est. Value $5M
Russell Grether Compass

$2,200,000

Sold Nov 20, 2024
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 2,940 Sq Ft
1876 Lookout Rd

Malibu, CA
- 14% Below List
- 114 Days On Market
- $748/SF
- Current Est. Value $2M
Russell Grether Compass

Awards and Designations

NAR - National Association of Realtors

Agent License: California 01836632

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