Pierre Koenig’s last built design is back on the Malibu market, and this one is not just for architecture nerds. The glass-and-steel beach house at the end of Lechuza Point is a three-level, minimalist perch with floor-to-ceiling walls of glass, a strict steel grid, and private retractable stairs that drop you onto a tucked-away strip of sand. Locals have been watching it closely because it threads a rare needle: blue-chip architectural pedigree paired with fully dialed-in, move-in-ready beachfront living.
According to the active listing, the property at 6525 Point Lechuza Drive is asking $14,900,000 and spans about 3,463 square feet over three levels, with four bedrooms, three full baths, and one half bath. The listing also highlights a private in-ground spa, multiple ocean-facing decks, and a two-car garage fitted with a specialized car lift. As shown on Realtor.com, the home carries a 2011 completion date and incorporates solar-powered smart-home systems.
Coverage in the Santa Monica Mirror has framed the residence as a $24 million minimalist retreat. More recent national real-estate reporting, including Mansion Global, places the current asking price at $14.9 million. That spread reflects a series of price shifts and relistings that have chased the market over the past several years.
Design and provenance
Koenig began sketching the Malibu house in 2002 for Michael LaFetra, who had connected with the architect while restoring Case Study House #21. Koenig died in 2004, and the project reached completion in 2011. The backstory, including LaFetra’s role in steering the build across that time gap, is detailed by the Los Angeles Times. The finished structure is a rectilinear, three-level box meant to dissolve the line between inside and out, reading as a coastal epilogue to Koenig’s midcentury Modern work.
Interior features and systems
Inside, sliding glass walls pull back to open the main rooms directly to broad decks that face the ocean. The layout includes an oversized in-ground spa, a formal den, multiple media zones, a dedicated theater, and a gym. Behind the scenes, the house runs on radiant heated flooring, integrated speakers, and a solar-powered smart-home control system. Parking is handled by a subterranean garage equipped with a car lift. These specifications appear in the public listing and marketing materials on Realtor.com.
Listing history and market context
The house has already seen a full arc of aspirational pricing. Dwell reported a roughly $17.85 million asking price in 2021 and cited earlier marketing that pushed toward the mid-20-million range, while brokerage records and past listings have also placed the number in the high teens. The zigzagging ask underscores how high-profile modernist properties can swing between preservation-minded valuation and pure market momentum, especially as ownership and brokerage strategies turn over.
Why collectors and locals care
Koenig’s name is cemented in Los Angeles architectural history through Case Study landmarks such as the Stahl House, and the Malibu residence reads as a late-career, oceanfront chapter in that story. Michael LaFetra’s track record restoring and commissioning Koenig projects, along with his early involvement in this design, adds another layer of provenance that resonates with collectors and preservation advocates. Those ties between LaFetra and Koenig’s legacy are outlined in coverage of the architect’s career by the Los Angeles Times.
National reporting identifies the current seller as developer Jeffrey Fish, credited with upgrades such as smart-home systems and electric shades. The same coverage notes The Agency’s listing team and points to seller incentives connected to the offering, framing the sale as both a significant real-estate play and a milestone in the ongoing market for landmark modernism in Malibu. For those brokerage and seller details, see Mansion Global.
