Business & Finance

Malibu Beach House Once Owned by Steve McQueen Sold, Renovated, and Listed for $16.995 Million

By TOI Real Estate Desk

A former Malibu beach house that belonged to Hollywood actor Steve McQueen returned to the luxury property market in 2022 after changing hands twice in 2020 and undergoing extensive renovations. The 4,335‑square‑foot residence is located in the gated Victoria Point community in Malibu, California, and features oceanfront decks, expansive Pacific views and private beach access. According to a Coldwell Banker Realty listing, the house was listed for $16.995 million after songwriter Ammar Malik and his wife, Chyna Bardarson, purchased it for $8.35 million, according to Architectural Digest.

McQueen, known for films such as *Bullitt* and *The Great Escape*, lived in the Malibu house with his then‑wife, actor Ali MacGraw, during the 1970s. The property offered a quieter setting away from Hollywood, with access to the beach and views of the Pacific Ocean. Marc Eliot’s 2012 biography describes how McQueen and MacGraw enjoyed walks along the beach near their home, where they could spend time away from public attention.

In July 2020, McQueen’s son, Chad McQueen, sold the Malibu property for $7.2 million, according to Architectural Digest. Two months later, in September 2020, Malik and Bardarson bought the residence for $8.35 million. Malik, a songwriter known for co‑writing popular tracks including Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger,” later renovated the property. The couple spent well into seven figures renovating the house, including upgrading the plumbing and electrical systems.

The renovated residence retains its emphasis on indoor‑outdoor living. It has four bedrooms and five bathrooms, with large glass walls that open onto oceanfront decks. The design connects the kitchen, dining and living areas with outdoor spaces overlooking the Pacific. The property also includes two primary suites, fireplaces, spa‑style bathrooms, a three‑car garage and a private staircase leading down to the beach. Its position within the gated Victoria Point community offers privacy, while its views extend along the coastline from Broad Beach toward Point Dume.

In November 2022, the owners put the house on the market for $16.995 million. The asking price was more than double the $8.35 million they had paid in 2020, although a listing price does not establish the eventual selling price. The property was relisted for $14.995 million in June 2023 and sold for $13.6 million in September 2023, according to Coldwell Banker Realty’s property record.

The house’s history with McQueen and MacGraw adds another dimension to the listing, recalling a period when the actor sought a quieter life outside Hollywood. The extensive renovations updated the house’s infrastructure and amenities, while its ocean‑facing layout remained a central feature. The 2022 listing illustrates how a property’s value can be shaped by several factors, including location, improvements and historical associations. For McQueen’s former Malibu home, the combination of a private beach staircase, expansive decks, Pacific views and a connection to one of Hollywood’s best‑known actors helped position it in the luxury real estate market.