Circular house Malibu with ocean views lists near $5M
A circular house Malibu with mountain and Pacific Ocean views is listed for $4.95 million. The former water tower, converted in the early 1980s by architect Doug Rucker, sits in Malibu's gated Cavalleri enclave and spans about 4,500 square feet with four bedrooms.
Key Takeaways
- The Malibu Water Tower House is offered fully furnished for $4.95 million after earlier asks of $5.9 million and $5.15 million.
- Local architect Doug Rucker converted the working water tower into a residence in the early 1980s.
- The roughly 4,500-square-foot home has four bedrooms, a rooftop deck, and panoramic mountain and ocean views.
- Approved plans allow for a future swimming pool; Compass agents share the listing.
What makes this circular house Malibu with ocean views stand out?
Once built to supply water to the surrounding area, the tower became a private home when Rucker kept its unconventional shape instead of altering it. More than 40 years later, the residence has been extensively updated while preserving the playful character that made it an architectural curiosity.
Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac inside the gated Cavalleri enclave, its circular form remains intact. White oak floors, modern finishes, and a dramatic spiral staircase connect multiple levels, while walls of glass open nearly every room onto a wraparound balcony. Explore more luxury real estate and dream homes for similar listings.
How is the interior laid out across the levels?
Main living spaces sit on the upper floor to capture light and views. An open living and dining area is wrapped by a curving wall of glass and flows into a kitchen with skylights above a pie-shaped central island.
At the top, a rooftop deck delivers 360-degree panoramas stretching from the Santa Monica Pier and Catalina Island to the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The primary suite is on the lower floor, with a private sitting area and spa-like bathroom. Two additional en suite bedrooms and a separate guest suite offer flexible space for visitors, family, or a home office.
What amenities and outdoor features come with the listing?
A broad lawn wraps around the base of the tower, and approved plans allow for a future swimming pool. The property includes a Sonos sound system, automated blackout shades, and a two-car garage with additional driveway parking.
According to Robb Report, the home last sold in July 2019 for $4.185 million. It first returned to market in July 2025 at $5.9 million before dropping to $5.15 million, and it is now offered fully furnished at $4.95 million. Russell Grether, Jessica Jedvaj, and Nikki Hutcheson of Compass share the listing.