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5940 Murphy Way, Malibu, CA 90265 Property Information

5940 Murphy Way, Malibu, CA 90265 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5940 Murphy Way, Malibu
Zip code 90265
County Los Angeles
Municipality Malibu
Neighborhood Ramirez Canyon

Sales & Tax Overview for 5940 Murphy Way, Malibu

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Sale date 09/03/2004
Sale price $440,004
Arm's length
Current property tax $45,376

Lot & Building Information for 5940 Murphy Way, Malibu

Building sqft 6,220
Total sqft 7,149
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 2.343
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 2010
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 7
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Rural Residential - 1 Du/10 Acres (RR10)
Weed hazard Yes
School district Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 5940 Murphy Way, Malibu

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About 5940 Murphy Way, Malibu

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5940 Murphy Way, Malibu, CA 90265?

5940 Murphy Way, Malibu, CA 90265 was built in 2010 and has a total of 6,220 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5940 Murphy Way, Malibu, CA 90265 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,653,076, the tax amount paid for 5940 Murphy Way, Malibu, CA 90265 is $44,107.

When was 5940 Murphy Way, Malibu, CA 90265 last sold?

5940 Murphy Way, Malibu, CA 90265 was last sold in 04/26/2021.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 5940 Murphy Way, Malibu

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/03/2004 $440,004
04/25/1996 $675,000
03/23/1993 $1,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 5940 Murphy Way, Malibu

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/26/2021 Quitclaim Deed
02/26/2021 Grant Deed
11/02/2020 Trust Deed 11/01/2050
05/02/2013 Trust Deed 05/01/2028
06/12/2006 Easement
09/08/2005 Deed
09/03/2004 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
04/25/1996 Deed
03/23/1993 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5940 Murphy Way, Malibu

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $44,107
Current property tax $45,376
Market value $3,653,076
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5940 Murphy Way, 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
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
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs

Assessment History for 5940 Murphy Way, Malibu

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5940 Murphy Way, 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 $3,653,076 1.2074 $44,107 +7.73%
2024-2025 $3,581,456 1.1432 $40,943 +1.83%
2023-2024 $3,511,232 1.1451 $40,207 +1.13%
2022-2023 $3,442,385 1.1549 $39,756 +2.35%
2021-2022 $3,374,888 1.151 $38,845 +0.56%

Permits for 5940 Murphy Way, 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)
St. Aidan's School NR Private K 0 0.94
Malibu Elementary 6 Public K-5 199 2.01
Juan Cabrillo Elementary School NR Public K-5 198 2.79
Mckinna Learning Center NR Private 4-10 18 3.56
Moreau Academy NR Private 1-12 6 3.99

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Malibu Leadership Academy NR Private 6-8 7 1.82
Malibu Middle 7 Public 6-8 255 2.79
Mckinna Learning Center NR Private 4-10 18 3.56
Moreau Academy NR Private 1-12 6 3.99
Our Lady Of Malibu NR Private K-8 63 4.71

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Malibu High School 8 Public 9-12 396 2.58
Mckinna Learning Center NR Private 4-10 18 3.56
Moreau Academy NR Private 1-12 6 3.99
Kilpatrick, Vernon Camp School NR Public 7-12 0 4.92
Moreau Academy NR Private 1-11 7 5.04

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Neighbors for 5940 Murphy Way, Malibu

Here are the neighbors for 5940 Murphy Way, Malibu.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5811 Murphy Way, Malibu 02/12/2024
6288 Porterdale Dr, Malibu 10,636 08/23/2011 $3,500,000
5837 Murphy Way, Malibu 06/16/2022
5959 Murphy Way, Malibu 5,749 12/15/2011 $3,900,000
6269 Porterdale Dr, Malibu 6,795 03/15/2018 $5,752,000
5901 Murphy Way, Malibu 5,864 10/01/2003 $3,350,033
6255 Porterdale Dr, Malibu 6,074 10/05/2011
5925 Murphy Way, Malibu 8,426 11/05/2019
5825 Murphy Way, Malibu 08/07/2024 $10,500,000
5802 Ramirez Canyon Rd, Malibu 4,077
6091 Murphy Way, Malibu 4,995 04/01/2013
27725 Winding Way, Malibu 5,588 08/02/2022
5857 Murphy Way, Malibu 7,625 06/15/2023
5900 Ramirez Canyon Rd, Malibu 12/26/2025
5890 Ramirez Canyon Rd, Malibu 01/04/2001 $345,003
5800 Ramirez Canyon Rd, Malibu 1,334 11/17/1994
6242 Murphy Way, Malibu 4,494 07/28/2025
6301 Porterdale Dr, Malibu 6,962 05/14/1996
5750 Ramirez Canyon Rd, Malibu 3,336
6219 Porterdale Dr, Malibu 3,173 12/19/2007

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