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3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 Property Information

3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 Property Information

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3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu, CA 90265
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Address

Primary address 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu
Alternate address(es) 3831 Surfwood Rd
Zip code 90265
County Los Angeles
Neighborhood Topanga Beach

Sales & Tax Overview for 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu

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Sale date 07/21/2020
Sale price $2,342,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $21,007

Lot & Building Information for 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu

Building sqft 2,401
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.184
Units 1
Year built 1963
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residence (R-1)
Weed hazard No
School district Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu

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About 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu, CA 90265?

3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 was built in 1963 and has a total of 2,401 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,637,332, the tax amount paid for 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 is $19,769.

When was 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 last sold and what was the last sale price?

3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 was last sold in 07/21/2020 for $2,342,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/21/2020 $2,342,000
01/30/2013 $1,825,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/21/2020 Trust Deed 08/01/2050
07/21/2020 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
03/31/2016 Trust Deed 04/01/2046
02/11/2013 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
01/30/2013 Trust Deed 02/01/2043
01/30/2013 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
03/13/2006 Deed
07/21/2005 Trust Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $19,769
Current property tax $21,007
Market value $1,637,332
Tax per sqft $8

Special Assessments And Penalties for 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
00311 County Library Services
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
00744 Los Angeles County Fire Department
00746 Los Angeles County Fire Department Brush Initial Inspection
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control

Assessment History for 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,637,332 1.2074 $19,769 -3.04%
2024-2025 $1,783,587 1.1432 $20,390 +1.83%
2023-2024 $1,748,615 1.1451 $20,023 +1.13%
2022-2023 $1,714,330 1.1549 $19,799 +2.35%
2021-2022 $1,680,717 1.151 $19,345 -20.19%

Permits for 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu

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Malibu residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$3,275,000
-22.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,355
5.7% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Marquez Charter School NR Charter K-5 314 1.26
Le Lycee Francais De Los Angeles NR Private K-2 45 1.41
Palisades Montessori Center NR Private K-3 8 1.42
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 2.33
Palisades Charter Elementary School 9 Charter K-5 428 2.43

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 2.33
St. Matthew's Parish School NR Private PK-8 350 3.11
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 219 3.11
Westside Waldorf School NR Private PK-8 182 3.11
Calvary Christian School NR Private PK-8 415 3.11

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Palisades Charter High School 9 Charter 9-12 2,959 2.25
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 2.33
Saint Monica Preparatory NR Private 9-12 398 4.34
Pacifica Christian High School NR Private 9-12 240 4.95
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 5.05

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Neighbors for 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu

Here are the neighbors for 3831 Surfwood Drive, Malibu.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3801 Surfwood Dr, Malibu 1,855 03/11/2019
18118 Kingsport Dr, Malibu 2,008 04/29/2022 $3,750,000
18134 Kingsport Dr, Malibu 2,323 01/11/2021
18140 Kingsport Dr, Malibu 2,136 05/18/2023
18209 Wakecrest Dr, Malibu 1,924 01/12/2005
18143 Wakecrest Dr, Malibu 2,379 02/09/2011 $1,540,015
18124 Kingsport Dr, Malibu 2,230 01/30/2008
18105 Wakecrest Dr, Malibu 1,910 12/15/2020 $2,800,000
18133 Wakecrest Dr, Malibu 2,121 08/15/2025 $2,125,000
3817 Surfwood Dr, Malibu 1,924 03/29/2018
18117 Wakecrest Dr, Malibu 2,322 08/31/2020
18114 Kingsport Dr, Malibu 2,230 02/06/2015
18123 Wakecrest Dr, Malibu 2,929 05/20/2009
18127 Wakecrest Dr, Malibu 1,955 07/22/2010 $1,365,013
18137 Wakecrest Dr, Malibu 1,910 03/16/2026 $1,930,000
18203 Wakecrest Dr, Malibu 2,356 01/05/2017
3813 Surfwood Dr, Malibu 1,997 07/26/2007
3809 Surfwood Dr, Malibu 1,924 10/05/2005
18149 Wakecrest Dr, Malibu 2,121 09/13/2024
18128 Kingsport Dr, Malibu 2,216 07/06/2016

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