When Richard Simmons passed away in July 2024, just after celebrating his 76th birthday, the world lost a vibrant spirit and beloved celebrity. Now, shy of two years later, his Los Angeles home is on the market for just under $5.8 million.
“The 90-year-old estate where famed fitness guru Richard Simmons lived for four decades before his death is returning to the market with a new asking price—and a ‘highly strategic’ sales strategy that sees the property touted as a ‘development opportunity’ and a chance to ‘create a world-class’ dwelling,” Realtor.com notes while referring to the Douglas Elliman listing.
“Less than a year later, the Hollywood Hills property that he had called home since the 1980s was put on the market, with an asking price of $7 million, although that was steadily lowered over the course of five months, before the home was delisted altogether in February of this year,” Realtor.com explains. “Now, the property is making a bold return to the market, listing for the much lower price of $5.79 million…”
The Home Is Just as Fabulous as You Might Imagine
The dwelling that Simmons once called home is the kind of impressive abode where you might have expected such a flashy star to live. With bold décor choices, the property is perfect for someone who loves a luxurious and lively residence.
Spanning around 4,977 square feet and featuring four bedrooms as well as four and a half bathrooms, the listing points out that “[t]he existing celebrity residence, a 1937 NeoClassical Revival Colonial, has a traditional layout, with formal living and dining spaces, a dramatic primary suite, and a special key-shaped swimming pool.”
At the same time, the listing explains that the home “offer[s] potential for restoration, expansion, or redevelopment to suit a modern vision.”
The Property Is ‘an Ideal Canvas for a World-Class Estate’
“Set on an extraordinary half-acre view lot above the iconic Sunset Strip, this property offers a rare development opportunity in one of Los Angeles’ most coveted and recognizable locations,” the listing tells potential buyers. “Elevated and private, the site captures expansive city views and dramatic vistas, creating an ideal canvas for a world-class estate.”
Beyond that, “[t]he grounds feature multiple usable tiers, including generous flat pads, terraced gardens, and a pool level, providing flexibility for new construction, guest structures, or a reimagined compound,” per the listing.
The listing also notes that “[w]ith its premier positioning just moments from Sunset Plaza and its exceptional views, this is a chance to build or transform a showpiece residence in a setting defined by prestige, privacy, and sweeping outlooks.”
