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Kathy Griffin Lists Her Bel Air Home For $16M

By |September 24th, 2020|Celebrity Real Estate|

Kathy Griffin lists her Bel Air estate for $15,955,000. The Emmy Award winner purchased the home 4 years ago for $10.5 million. She recently married her longtime boyfriend, Randy Bick, so that may have prompted the move.

Josh and Matt Altman of Douglas Elliman hold the listing.

The home was built in 2003 and is located behind the guard gates of Bel Air Crest. The Mediterranean-style home boasts some incredible views from both inside and outside the home.

The floor plan includes 8 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms spread out over 13,377 square feet.

Griffin had previously owned a Hollywood Hills home which she purchased in 2004 for $2.85 million and listed for sale (October 2016 for $5.5 million, sold for $4.4 million) shortly after purchasing this Bel Air mansion.

Image Credits: Kathy Griffin’s Bel Air estate / Marc Angeles

 

Elvis Presley’s Former Holmby Hills Home Sells for Nearly $30 Million

By |September 21st, 2020|Celebrity Real Estate|

A home once owned by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley, just sold for nearly $30 million in LA’s Holmby Hills.

The 1930s estate was where Elvis, his then wife Priscilla Presley and their young daughter lived in the early 70s.

The 2.35-acre compound has a full size tennis court with a viewing pavilion and swimming pool.

The property was marketed as a “development opportunity” – so it’s unclear if the new owners will tear down the property or not.

In related news, earlier this year Priscilla Presley actually put her own home on the market. You can read more about that here.

 

Image credits: Hilton & Hyland

Will Smith Lists ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion on Airbnb

By |September 15th, 2020|Celebrity Real Estate|

It’s the 30th Anniversary of ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ and what better way to celebrate it than renting out the iconic mansion. And, the rate seems reasonable at only $30 per night!

The home is actually in Brentwood (not Bel-Air) and will be available for rent for five one-night stays in early October.

The listing offers guests access to the master wing, which is full of amenities inspired by the show. There’s no access to the kitchen, but Will Smith wrote that “all meals will be provided and served on silver platters, of course.”

This promo arrived shortly after Smith teased about a ‘Fresh Prince’ reunion on HBO Max. The reunion is supposed to air around Thanksgiving and feature the original cast.

Betty Thomas Lists Hollywood Hills Home for $7M

By |September 14th, 2020|Celebrity Real Estate|

The Emmy-winning actress Betty Thomas from “Hill Street Blues” lists her Hollywood Hills home for $6,995,000.

The home was built in 1954 and has been the home of Italian artist Alberto Burri, comedian Billy Connolly and photographer Julius Shulman.

The listing agent for this one is Deedee Howard of The Agency.

She says that “The unique Memphis-style architecture allows for the warm California sun to stream in via perfectly positioned skylights and sets the stage to enjoy jetliner views across the City of Angels from the expansive outdoor terrace.”

The home is made up of 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms across 5,696 square feet. Floating windows, walls of glass and skylights allow for tons of natural light into the home.

The home has high-soaring ceilings throughout and massive displays of artwork across its walls. It features top-of-the-line appliances by Wolf, Fisher & Paykel and Sub-Zero.

Image credits: Julius Shulman (b/w photo), realtor.com

Doris Day’s House in Carmel, CA is Listed for $7.4M

By |September 10th, 2020|Celebrity Real Estate|

The home of Doris Day in Carmel, CA was listed for $7.4M. Doris Day was the star of “The Doris Day Show” in the late 60s to early 70s.

Her home is listed with Doug and Lisa Steiny of Sotheby’s International Realty Carmel Rancho Brokerage. This is the first time the home has been for sale since 1960.

The sale includes a 8,382 square foot home, a 1,236 square guesthouse and two apartments in a gatehouse.

The home features extremely tranquil surroundings (see the pics attached)!

The property is made up of 8.62 acres full of various patios, decks, gardens and walkways.

The town of Carmel is 75 miles south of San Jose and is full of natural beauty and local charm.

All proceeds from the sale will go to the Doris Day Animal Foundation.