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Homes Steeped in Hollywood History from NY to LA, Santa Barbara to Toronto

by | Aug 5, 2020

Whether famous for their work in front of the camera or behind the lens, these Hollywood stars have one thing in common—an eye for stunning real estate. Here, we spotlight fantastic, celebrity-owned homes on the market now from the Hollywood Hills to the Lake Ontario waterfront.

3 COLLISTER STREET | NEW YORK, NY

Owned by Michael Davies

President of Sony Pictures entity Embassy Row, Davies owns this sophisticated, 5-bedroom, 6,500-square-foot townhouse offered publicly for the very first time and marketed by Billy Rose and Natasha Barrett. Davies is known for his work as the creator and host of ESPN’s “Men in Blazers” and as a television producer on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” ESPN’s “2 Minute Drill,” and the U.S. version of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.”

2845 N. BEACHWOOD DRIVE | LOS ANGELES, CA

Owned by Burt Lancaster

This Beachwood Canyon traditional home was once owned by the famous actor, who starred in such films as “From Here to Eternity.” Most recently owned by a designer, the four-bedroom home, represented by Josh Myler and Jeff Kohl, has been updated to feature an airy, open floor plan, French doors, modern finishes and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

1407 QUEENS WAY | LOS ANGELES, CA

Owned by Rock Hudson

A heartthrob of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Hudson once owned this ultra-private, three-bedroom home perched above the Sunset Strip. Represented by Jon Grauman and Cody Thompson, the 2,803-square-foot property features stellar panoramic, city views and can be expanded up to 5,630 square feet.

2033 HERCULES DRIVE | LOS ANGELES, CA

Owned by Edwin Arroyave, Husband of The Real House of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp

This screen-worthy, contemporary abode is located in the prestigious Mount Olympus enclave of Hollywood Hills, featuring four bedrooms and masterfully designed interiors. Keeping the listing in the RHOBH family, the home is represented by fellow Housewives’ hubby Mauricio Umansky (husband of Kyle Richards) and fellow Umansky Team agents, Farrah Brittany and Eduardo Umansky.

15475 MILLDALE DRIVE | LOS ANGELES, CA

Owned by Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky

This exquisitely designed upper Bel Air residence made frequent appearances on RHOBH, as it was once owned by Kyle and Mauricio. Also represented by The Umansky Team, the seven-bedroom traditional home features a theater, office, pool, sports court, putting green and multiple indoor-outdoor entertaining venues.

1724 VIEWMONT DRIVE | LOS ANGELES,CA

Built by Roger Davis

The famous Hollywood actor, producer and director was also a developer and builder, who created the entire Viewmont gated community, offering the ultimate privacy and seclusion from above the Sunset Strip. This four-bedroom, 6,046-square-foot home, represented by Bryan Castaneda, Guy Azar and Andrew Mortaza, captures views from Downtown Los Angeles to the ocean, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a pool, theater and office.

241 CARROLL CANAL | VENICE, CA

Owned by Jeff Kwatinetz

Located along the famous Venice Canals, this five-bedroom contemporary is owned by the industry veteran, budding sports entrepreneur and civil rights attorney, who also co-founded the three-on-three basketball league Big3 in 2017 with actor-musician Ice Cube. Represented by Michael Grady and Jagger Kroener, the home features fantastic views, a canal-front patio and rooftop terrace.

848 HOT SPRINGS ROAD | SANTA BARBARA, CA

Owned by Kinka Usher

Inspired by the Alhambra Palace in Granada Spain, this recently built estate is owned by the famed director of television commercials for Nike, Pepsi and Taco Bell. Born in France and raised throughout Europe, he spent two years building the house, sketching the designs himself. Represented by Billy Rose and Eric Haskell, the 2.4-acre estate features an 11,500-square-foot main house, attached guest house, koi pond, sports courts, olive orchard, pool and sprawling grass lawns.

300 RANDALL STREET #205 | TORONTO, ON

Designed by Ferris Rafauli

Envisioned by Rafauli, the same designer behind singer Drake’s Toronto home, this magnificent abode at the renowned Randall Residences features 1,923 square feet of elegant living space. Represented by Hooman Aliary and Avida Mohseni, the two-bedroom residence features an artfully crafted kitchen, spectacular living room with fireplace and a private terrace, with owners also able to enjoy the building’s Manhattan-style, luxury rooftop terrace.  

24359 LA MASINA COURT | CALABASAS

Owned by Tommy Lee

The gorgeous hillside home of rock legend Tommy Lee comes complete with a professional, skillfully engineered recording studio with isolation booths and a control room. The six-bedroom, eight-bath home encompasses nearly 10,000 square feet and is centered around a central, lush atrium with a retractable roof. Represented by Emil Hartoonian and Nicholas Siegfried, the residence also features a chef’s kitchen, formal and casual living rooms, office/library, private pool, home screening room and wine tasting quarters.  

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