MALIBU This three-bedroom, found within steps of La Costa Beach, has been updated with wood floors, quartz countertops and a glass backsplash.

Address: 24641 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, 90265

Listed for: $1,999,800 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,617 square feet (0.35-acre lot)

Features: Living room with fireplace; center-island kitchen; landscaping

About the area: In the 90265 ZIP Code, based on 29 sales, the median price for single-family homes in July was $3.8 million, up 77.4% year over year, according to CoreLogic.