Celebrity Homes July 11, 2026

A Malibu Mega-Mansion That Starred in ‘The O.C.’ and ‘Austin Powers’ Can Be Yours for $90 Million By Demetrius Simms

California’s Malibu has become a haven for high-profile figures, with Oakley founder Jim Jannard and megawatt musicians Beyoncé and Jay-Z spending up to $210 million on real estate in the coastal city in the past three years. One blufftop estate in Point Dume offers a different type of star power, though, having appeared in iconic movies and TV shows throughout the 1990s.

Named Venezia Pacifica, the mega-mansion is perched on over an acre of land in the Cliffside Drive cul-de-sac. Designed by architect Jonathan Stout, the pad offers roughly 17,700 square feet of airy interiors that overlook 180-degree ocean views. It also comes with a 9,500-square-foot subterranean garage and parking for 20 vehicles.

28824 Cliffside Drive Malibu CA ballroom
Archways span both sides of the two-story ballroom.Mike Helfrich

Ken Harges, a late real estate developer with over 70 projects to his name, reportedly paid $1.7 million for the land in 1988, before adding a nine-bedroom house to the grounds in 1991. While living there with his family, Harges allowed the home to be used as a filming location for TV series like CSI: Miami and The O.C., as well as films such as The Brady Bunch Movie and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. It was also Jay-Z’s mansion of choice for his 1998 music video for “Money Ain’t a Thang,” giving it extra cool points.

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A wood-burning fireplace warms the primary bedroom.Mike Helfrich

Nearly four decades since its inception, the estate just hit the market for the first time with an asking price of $90 million. Chris Cortazzo of Compass holds the listing. Harges’s daughters and successor trustees, Bonnie Ferguson and Wendy Geweke, are the sellers. “Our parents genuinely enjoyed watching a little bit of Hollywood come to life at their home,” they told the Wall Street Journal.

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Inside the richly appointed office with a coffered ceiling.Mike Helfrich

Beyond its cinematic ties, the residence reflects the family’s travels around Italy with classic Renaissance-style architecture, including stately columns and arches. Coffered ceilings, stone-crafted flooring, and grand fireplaces throughout further add to that grand European feel. A dramatic spiral staircase and an elevator with intricate wrought-iron details connect the two expansive floors.

The living quarters include formal living and dining rooms, a double-height ballroom with a barrel-vaulted glass ceiling, and a brick-clad chef’s kitchen with dual islands, plus a wood-clad office, a home theater, and a few wet bars. The primary suite, meanwhile, comprises a plush bedroom, a walk-in with a dressing area, and a Roman-style bathroom.

Outside, generous terraces overlook the Pacific while the backyard features a resort-style pool and spa, al fresco dining areas, and an oceanfront pavilion. Also included in the sale is a key to Riviera III, one of three exclusive, gated beach easements in the Point Dume neighborhood, giving residents access to an incredible stretch of coastline.