Malibu 'Hangover' Estate Sells for Nearly $13 Million

The nearly 38-acre property featuring a Tuscan-style mansion and 5 acres of vineyards has been on and off the market for years.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:49pm

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An impressionistic, out-of-focus landscape scene in warm, soft hues, with the faint outline of a grand mansion peeking through the hazy light, conceptually representing the exclusive and private nature of this one-of-a-kind Malibu estate.The sale of this Malibu estate, which has appeared in numerous TV shows and films, highlights the enduring appeal of luxury properties with unique amenities like on-site vineyards.Malibu Today

A Malibu, California, estate that was featured in 'The Hangover: Part III' has sold for $12.999 million after years on and off the market. The nearly 38-acre Rocky Oaks Estate includes a 7,665-square-foot Tuscan-style mansion and 5 acres of vineyards that produce 10 grape varietals.

Why it matters

The sale of this unique Malibu property highlights the continued demand for luxury estates with rare amenities like on-site vineyards in the area. The property's history of appearances in popular TV shows and films also adds to its allure for high-end buyers.

The details

The Leight family had owned the Rocky Oaks Estate since 2005, when they purchased it for $3.5 million. They operated the Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards from the property, which grows 10 grape varietals and produces red, white, and rosé wines. The estate was first listed for sale in 2012 for $43 million, and has been on and off the market since then with several price cuts. Last fall, the property went to auction with a $21 million reserve, but when that wasn't met, a new auction date was set for mid-March with a $12.995 million reserve, which the estate ultimately sold for just over.

  • The Leight family bought the property in August 2005 for $3.5 million.
  • The estate was first listed for sale in June 2012 for $43 million.
  • The property went to auction last fall with a $21 million reserve.
  • A new auction date was set for mid-March 2023 with a $12.995 million reserve.
  • The sale closed on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards

A vineyard that grows 10 grape varietals and produces red, white, and rosé wines, which was operated by the Leight family from the Rocky Oaks Estate property.

Howard Leight Sr.

The founder of Malibu Rocky Oaks, who originally purchased the Rocky Oaks Estate property in 2005.

Howard Leight Jr.

The son of Howard Leight Sr. who had taken over running the Malibu Rocky Oaks vineyard at the time of the sale.

Paramount Realty USA

The auction company that handled the sale of the Rocky Oaks Estate.

Christopher Cortazzo and John McNicholas

The Compass real estate agents who were the listing agents for the Rocky Oaks Estate.

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What they’re saying

“There are no comps for this. Ultimately, we were able to achieve price discovery and generate market price.”

— Misha Haghani, Founder and CEO of Paramount Realty USA

What’s next

The new owners of the Rocky Oaks Estate have not yet been identified in public records.

The takeaway

The sale of this unique Malibu property with its Tuscan-style mansion, vineyards, and Hollywood pedigree highlights the continued demand for luxury estates with rare amenities in the area, even as local laws have changed to prevent the addition of new wineries.