Although Michael Jackson called Neverland Ranch home for many years, that’s not where he was living when he passed away on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50. Instead, the music industry superstar was staying at a mansion in Los Angeles.
“In December 2008, the 50-year-old King of Pop quietly moved into 100 North Carolwood Drive, a gated French château in Holmby Hills, paying a grand $100,000 a month to rent the estate from clothing manufacturer mogul Hubert Guez and his wife Roxanne,” according to the New York Post.
The Post also notes that, “now, as the recently released ‘Michael’ biopic continues its buzz, it makes many wonder where he spent his final days. This Los Angeles residence would be his last address.”
Jackson Lived and Passed Away at 100 North Carolwood Drive
An estate that “was seen as old-money aesthetics meet modern excess,” according to the Post, the massive dwelling that was finished in 2002, spans around 17,000 square feet over three floors, along with seven bedrooms and 13 bathrooms.
Along with 12 fireplaces in the home, there is also a private theater, a wine cellar and tasting room, a spa, a gym and an elevator, as well as a guest house that boasts stained-glass doors that led to the swimming pool.
When Jackson lived in the home, he did so with his three children, Prince, Paris and Bigi.
Before passing through other hands, the residence was owned by Yolanda and Mohamed Hadid, who were a couple at the time.
The Post notes that “[t]he house itself changed hands in November 2012, when Hubert and Roxanne Guez sold 100 North Carolwood Drive for $18.1 million — significantly below its peak asking price of $38.5 million, and even below its more modest listing of $23.9 million. The buyer was Steven Mayer, a senior managing director at Cerberus Capital Management.”
Today, Zillow estimates that the mansion is worth $22,374,000.
Items from the Home Were Sold Following Jackson’s Passing
Following Jackson’s passing, Julien’s Auctions stepped in to sell items from the mansion.
The Post explains that “[w]hen celebrity auctioneer Darren Julien and his team at Julien’s Auctions toured the property after Jackson’s death, what struck them wasn’t the grandeur. It was a chalkboard still hanging in the sprawling kitchen, where three barstools stood in a row along the center island — the obvious breakfast spot for three children. Scrawled in childlike handwriting was a note from one of his kids: ‘I (heart) Daddy. SMILE, it’s for free.’ Julien planned to sell it as-is.”
Indeed, during the live auction that was held in December 2011 in Beverly Hills, California, the chalkboard with the message intact sold for $5,000, Billboard reprted, while also mentioning the fact that “an armoire upon which Jackson wrote a message to himself on the mirror … fetched $25,750.”
The rug that was under the bed where Jackson spent his final moments sold for $15,360; however, the headboard was taken out of the auction after the family requested that it be removed.
“Julien’s Auctions re-created the mansion inside its Beverly Hills showroom and invited fans to fill the space where the bed would have been with a tribute to the late King of Pop,” Billboard noted. “Julien promised to deliver all of the tribute items to Jackson’s children and family matriarch Katherine Jackson.”
“Michael Jackson has the greatest fans in the world. I can see why he lived for them,” Julien said, via Billboard. “They came out every day this week to bring gifts. It’s unlike anything we’ve ever seen as it relates to a celebrity and their fans.”
MICHAEL JACKSON DESPITE ALL
YOUR GRANDEUR LUXURY THE GOOD LIFE $100,000 PER MONTH
AND YOU GO DOWN IN SILENCE
OLD SAYING! I HAVE NEVER SEEN A U HAUL FOLLOWING A HEARST..
NEVER….REST MICHAEL & STAY SILENT CAUSE THE WORLD WILL NEVER GIVE YOU PEACE…NEVER!