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    3903 Carbon Canyon, Malibu, CA 90265

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    $16,000,000

    3.25-acre Malibu estate lot with ocean, canyon, and coastal views.

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    Jul 9, 2025
    Days on Market:
    326
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 16 at 9:08 am

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    Listing Contact
    DANIEL MILSTEIN

    Listing agent DANIEL MILSTEIN License #02106842

    Listing office CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SOCAL

    Listing date Jul 9, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Expansive 3.25‑acre estate lot in ultra‑private Carbon Canyon with sweeping ocean, canyon, and coastal views.
    • Rare opportunity to rebuild an iconic Malibu property with unlimited potential for a world‑class compound.
    • Deeded access to the exclusive La Costa Beach Club.
    • Prime location minutes from Carbon Beach, Nobu, Soho House, and the Malibu Country Mart.
    • Room for a sports court and a gorgeous orchard.
    • Surrounded by notable estates and celebrity‑owned properties.

    Overview

    Located at 3903 Carbon Canyon Road in Malibu, this estate lot presents an opportunity to rebuild a legacy. The property, formerly a retreat, spans approximately 3.25 acres in Carbon Canyon. Impacted by California wildfires, it is now available as a canvas for developers, architects, or buyers looking to create a compound. The site offers ocean, canyon, and coastal views, with space for a sports court and an orchard. It provides privacy, dramatic topography, and deeded access to the private La Costa Beach Club. The location is near Carbon Beach, Nobu, Soho House, and the Malibu Country Mart. Surrounded by estates and celebrity-owned properties, this site offers pedigree, scale, and potential.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Residential land & home ...

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Big Box & Wholesale Store Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Malibu
    County
    Los Angeles
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -118.651
    Latitude
    34.0389

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - 3.25-acre Malibu estate lot with ocean, canyon, and coastal views.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at 3903 Carbon Canyon Malibu, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $16,000,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Expansive 3.25‑acre estate lot in ultra‑private Carbon Canyon with sweeping ocean, canyon, and coastal views.; Rare opportunity to rebuild an iconic Malibu property with unlimited potential for a world‑class compound.; Deeded access to the exclusive La Costa Beach Club.
    (310) 500-3900
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    Listing Contact
    DANIEL MILSTEIN
    Real Estate License ID: 02106842
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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