Hollywood’s ultimate 90s power couple is officially opening the doors to their real estate sanctuary—and it turns out, size really does matter when it comes to marital bliss.
After nearly 13 years of raising their family behind the ultra-private gates of Mandeville Canyon, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” icon Sarah Michelle Gellar and her husband, Freddie Prinze Jr., have officially listed their stunning Brentwood estate for $10.5 million. The move comes right on the heels of Gellar hilariously revealing that the true secret to their rare, 23-year Hollywood marriage is simply having “separate bathrooms.”
Luckily for them, this sprawling, 7,318-square-foot Hamptons-style oasis has plenty of plumbing to spare. As the duo prepares to swap neighborhoods for a massive $12.4 million upgrade, take a look inside the gorgeous family hub they are leaving behind.
A Rare 13-Year Hollywood Love Story
While celebrity real estate portfolios flip constantly, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. built a true forever home. They met on set for “I Know What You Did Last Summer” in 1997, and married in 2002. The couple purchased their Mandeville Canyon estate in 2013.
At the time, they were looking for an upgraded, private sanctuary after welcoming their second child. For nearly 13 years, the property served as the stable backdrop for their family life. And they watched their children, Charlotte (now 16) and Rocky (now 13), grow up entirely under its roof.
Cindy Ambuehl of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California praised the estate as an elite family sanctuary.
“The home feels safe, private, and part of a wonderful community,” Ambuehl shared with realtor.com. She added that the dual-staircase layout and sun-drenched, west-facing backyard “made everyday family living very easy.”
Selling the home marks the emotional end of a major era for the fiercely private Hollywood royalty.
Inside the $10.5M Hamptons-Style Oasis
Tucked away behind towering, private hedges in one of Brentwood’s most exclusive enclaves, the multi-million-dollar property blends traditional East Coast elegance with California luxury.
The sprawling three-level residence opens up to a dramatic, double-height entry foyer that flows into a meticulously styled, open-plan layout [1]. Gellar collaborated with premier interior designers to imbue the home with warmth, utilizing custom wallpapers, vibrant draperies, and color-coordinated library shelving.
The newly renovated attic completely transformed into a massive bonus level. It features a home gym, a private movie-night space, and a games room. The outside is complete with a heated pool and cascading waterfall, built-in spa, and a built-in outdoor barbecue station
The Secret to a 23-Year Marriage? Six Bathrooms
Beyond the gorgeous architecture, the estate possesses the ultimate amenity for marital bliss: plenty of space. The listing comes just after Gellar’s recent public comments regarding her 23-year marriage to Prinze Jr. When pressed by E! News on the secret to their long-lasting Hollywood union, Gellar joked that it all comes down to “separate bathrooms.”
With five bedrooms and six bathrooms spread across the estate, the home effortlessly provided the couple with their own personal spaces—proving that high-end real estate might just be the ultimate relationship therapy.
Trading Brentwood for a $12.4M Encino Upgrade
The decision to sell comes on the heels of a brilliant real estate play. While fans were surprised to see the home briefly pop up on the market for a staggering $60,000 a month in early 2025, the move was actually a tactical transition. The couple was quietly finalizing a private, off-market deal for a spectacular $12.4 million newly constructed property in Encino, California. Now completely settled into their new luxury build, the duo is ready to cash in on their Brentwood investment.
Having purchased the home for $6.1 million back in 2013. If they sell at their $10.5 million asking price the savvy couple will net a $4.4 million profit.
