Johnny Carson’s Malibu Estate Listed for $110 Million Amid Luxury Market Surge

Johnny Carson's iconic Malibu estate in Point Dume has reentered the market with an asking price of $110 million, making it one of Southern California's priciest listings. The 7,100-square-foot, triangular-shaped home was designed in the early 1980s by modernist architect Ed Niles and features distinctive elements such as a 30-foot wood-and-glass ceiling, an indoor arboretum with mature trees, and expansive living spaces including a sunken copper fireplace and a chef’s kitchen. The estate spans about four acres and includes amenities like a saltwater pool with a waterfall grotto, spa, sauna, cold plunge, koi pond, greenhouse, orchard, aviary, and a full-size tennis court with a pavilion gifted by NBC to Carson. The property has changed hands several times since Carson's purchase in the 1980s, most recently acquired in 2019 by venture capitalist Riaz Valani and Augusta Tigrett, daughter of Hard Rock Café co-founder Isaac Tigrett, who are now selling it. Its cliffside location offers 327 feet of ocean frontage with unrivaled coastal views due to its proximity to the bluff edge, a feature restricted under current building codes. The estate also includes a guesthouse, screening room, wine cellar, and multiple terraces, epitomizing luxury coastal living while reflecting Carson’s unique architectural taste and lifestyle.