Malibu, Calabasas & the Canyons Area Guide
Santa Monica Mountains
The unincorporated canyons between Calabasas, Agoura Hills and Malibu: Monte Nido, Cornell, Malibou Lake and the ridgelines around them
Listing photo: David McLaughlin, Keller Williams Westlake Village · CSMAR MLS
This is the unincorporated mountain country between the 101 corridor and the Malibu coast. It takes in small communities such as Monte Nido, Cornell and Malibou Lake along with ranches, vineyards and ridge-top estates, most of it inside or next to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. As of September 2026 MLS records show 10 homes for sale in Santa Monica Mountains at a median asking price of $3,500,000, and 18 closed sales over the last two years at a median of $2,075,276. The lists below update live.
Highlighted area is the approximate boundary of Santa Monica Mountains, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau, Los Angeles County and Los Angeles Times neighborhood data. Labels mark the neighboring areas; click one to open its guide, or see the whole Malibu, Calabasas & the Canyons region.
Homes for sale and recently sold in Santa Monica Mountains
These lists are drawn to the Santa Monica Mountains boundary on the map above and come from the CSMAR multiple listing service, updating as agents post them.
For sale in Santa Monica Mountains right now
Active listings inside the boundary.
Nothing is listed for sale in Santa Monica Mountains right now.
In escrow in Santa Monica Mountains
Under contract but not yet closed.
Nothing in Santa Monica Mountains is in escrow right now.
Sold in Santa Monica Mountains in the last two years
Closed sales inside the boundary, newest first.
No closed sales in Santa Monica Mountains in the last two years.
Market Snapshot
Santa Monica Mountains market at a glance
Homes, townhomes and condos (no rentals) from the MLS. These numbers refresh every night as listings go active, pending or sold. Last updated Oct 30, 2026 at 12:12 am.
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Absorption rate shows how fast homes are selling. It takes the homes for sale today and divides them by the number of homes that sold per month over the last 12 months.
The answer is how many months it would take to sell every home on the market if no new listings came up. Under about 4 months usually means a seller’s market, 4 to 6 months is balanced, and over 6 months favors buyers.
Right now about 9% of the homes for sale in Santa Monica Mountains are selling each month.
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Median sold price and homes sold, by quarter
Days on market and sold-to-list price, by quarter
Based on 70 sales in the last 12 months. Charts cover the last 8 full quarters. Source: CSMAR MLS and its data-share MLSs. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Santa Monica Mountains quick facts
Living in Santa Monica Mountains
About Santa Monica Mountains
This is the unincorporated mountain country between the 101 corridor and the Malibu coast. It takes in small communities such as Monte Nido, Cornell and Malibou Lake along with ranches, vineyards and ridge-top estates, most of it inside or next to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Between Calabasas and Agoura Hills to the north and Malibu to the south, along Mulholland Highway, Las Virgenes Road and Malibu Canyon Road, and Kanan Road.
Homes and real estate in Santa Monica Mountains
Individually built homes on large lots and acreage: cabins, ranch properties, equestrian estates and contemporary view homes. Wells, septic systems, private roads and fire-zone insurance are routine parts of a purchase.
As of September 2026 MLS records show 10 homes for sale in Santa Monica Mountains at a median asking price of $3,500,000, and 18 closed sales over the last two years at a median of $2,075,276. The lists below update live.
Schools serving Santa Monica Mountains
Mostly the Las Virgenes Unified School District, with Santa Monica-Malibu Unified toward the coast. Confirm the assignment for the exact address with the district before writing an offer.
Getting around from Santa Monica Mountains
Las Virgenes/Malibu Canyon Road and Kanan Road are the two main routes between the 101 and Pacific Coast Highway. Expect a canyon drive at both ends of the day.
Questions buyers ask about Santa Monica Mountains
Where is Santa Monica Mountains?
Between Calabasas and Agoura Hills to the north and Malibu to the south, along Mulholland Highway, Las Virgenes Road and Malibu Canyon Road, and Kanan Road.
What kinds of homes are in Santa Monica Mountains?
Individually built homes on large lots and acreage: cabins, ranch properties, equestrian estates and contemporary view homes. Wells, septic systems, private roads and fire-zone insurance are routine parts of a purchase.
Which school district serves Santa Monica Mountains?
Mostly the Las Virgenes Unified School District, with Santa Monica-Malibu Unified toward the coast.
What are homes selling for in Santa Monica Mountains?
As of September 2026 MLS records show 10 homes for sale in Santa Monica Mountains at a median asking price of $3,500,000, and 18 closed sales over the last two years at a median of $2,075,276.
How is the commute from Santa Monica Mountains?
Las Virgenes/Malibu Canyon Road and Kanan Road are the two main routes between the 101 and Pacific Coast Highway. Expect a canyon drive at both ends of the day.
Nearby areas
Thinking about Santa Monica Mountains? Gary Jacobs can pull every listing and recent sale in Santa Monica Mountains, including the ones carried by other MLSs, and tell you how it compares with the areas around it.
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