Art and architecture converge at the legendary Dolphin House, an icon in a prime location on Malibu Road designed by architect Norman Jarrett and featured on NBC Extra's "Mansions & Millionaires. " A monumental 30-foot brass dolphin tail curves into a breaking wave before becoming the entrance awning, while glass bubbles appear to rise toward the surfacean artistic overture to the marine inspiration within. Set along 55 feet of beach frontage, this extraordinary residence is offered for the first time. Beneath a rippled ceiling evocative of the ocean's surface, expansive sea and sky views draw you through the main level. Custom curved Fleetwood glass doors retract to unite the interiors with a full-width beachfront deck. Two fireside seating areas, central dining, a horseshoe-shaped bar, and an expansive kitchen create an elegant, light-filled setting for entertaining. Beyond, the deck invites leisurely oceanfront gatherings with a barbecue, sunken Jacuzzi, and a staircase descending to the sand. The professionally designed gourmet kitchen pairs custom cabinetry and rare Italian granite with a Miele coffee system, steam oven, dual ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, and a bespoke BlueStar indoor grill. A dumbwaiter connects to the upstairs kitchenette. An elevator or staircase beneath a bubble chandelier leads to three spacious suites. The grand primary retreat and a second ocean-facing suite open through curved glass doors to another full-width deck. Marble floors, rare onyx counters and surrounds, dual sinks, separate toilets, and a whirlpool tub lend the primary bath a sumptuous finish. A third suite offers the option to divide the space for guests, an office, studio, or media room. Exotic imported granite enriches the additional baths, while a laundry area adds convenience. Four fireplaces, radiant floor heating on both levels, air conditioning, automated sunshades, Crestron integration, whole-house water purification, solar panels, a standby generator, security system, exterior cameras, and a two-car garage complete the home. An imposing reinforced-concrete structure incorporates 5 ft. diameter caissons spanning between 65ft - 95ft deep and a 27-inch-thick floor slab. A short stroll to Malibu's restaurants, shopping, and everyday conveniences, the Dolphin House celebrates a singular vision of coastal living, where imaginative design, exceptional craftsmanship, and the beauty of the Pacific become one.
Single-familyProperty Type
2010Year Built
5,836 sq ftLot Size
$4,443Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Christopher Cortazzo•DRE #01190363• Compass
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Webster Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Malibu Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.2mi
7/10
Malibu High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
8/10
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About Maison de
Ville
Maison de Ville, located between Pacific Coast Highway and the Malibu Lagoon, is a coastal and residential Malibu neighborhood with ocean-view bluffs and a low-slung, beach-modern streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Malibu Pier at Malibu Pier Road and Pacific Coast Highway, where surf shops, casual seafood counters, and sunset walkers set the tempo. Malibu Pier Restaurant & Bar and Malibu Farm anchor the pier’s daily rhythm, while Surfrider Beach keeps the lineup in view. Homes lean toward clean-lined contemporary builds and updated beach cottages tucked behind palms and hedges. The shoreline and lagoon edges shape a walk-and-roll lifestyle, with salt air and open horizons as the constant backdrop.
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Market insights
24230 Malibu Rd · $16,995,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$16,995,000
Median sale price in this area is $999,433. (94% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Furnished
Elevator
High ceilings
Built-ins
Network wiring
Satellite
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Freezer
Garbage disposal
Hood fan
Microwave
Range/oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry inside
Laundry room
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpeted floors
Marble floors
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Beach access
Ocean access
Beach rights
Ocean and white water views
Barbecue
Private heated spa
Home design
Two-story
Two levels
Attached
Parking
Attached private two-car garage
Side-by-side parking
Uncovered parking
6 parking spaces, including 2 covered
Security
Alarm system
Controlled access
Security
Utilities
Public water
Septic sewer
HOA & community
Sun deck
Electricity and solar
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The SF district will serve the majority of the city’s single-family residential parcels. The intent of the district is to enhance the rural characteristics of the community by maintaining low density residential development in a manner which respects surrounding property owners and the natural environment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park
Local insights from Redfin agents
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