Malibu

A gorgeous home on the shores of Malibu Beach, California – once owned by actor Steve McQueen – was listed for sale in November of 2022. The expansive beachside residence costs several times the average home in the U.S., with a current sticker price of $16.995 million dollars. That’s a significant jump over its 2021 …

One of the greatest composers in the history of film, Italian-born Henry Mancini won four Academy Awards and twenty Grammy Awards. Famous for his unforgettable “Moon River” and “Pink Panther Theme,” he scored hundreds of movies and TV shows and recorded over 90 albums ranging from big band to classical to pop. During World War …

One of the world’s most famous mid-century modern architects, the University of Southern California’s distinguished professor, Pierre Koenig, got his bachelors from USC’s School of Architecture and went on to teach at the venerable institution for forty years. A prolific lecturer and the recipient of more than twenty awards, Koenig was known for his contemporary …

Jack Lemmon, born John Uhler Lemmon III, was born in Newton, Massachusetts on February 8, 1925. A single child, he is Irish and was raised Catholic in this Boston suburb with an upper-class upbringing. By the time of his passing on June 27, 2001, Lemmon was living in Los Angeles and had acted in more …

Pierce Brosnan, Irish-American actor, producer, environmentalist, philanthropist, and artist, is selling his 13,000 square foot Malibu Beach House, initially purchased in 2000, for $100 million. Brosnan may be most notably known for portraying James Bond in four movies — Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day. He has also starred in Mamma …

There is a 1932 beachfront house on Malibu’s highly-coveted “Billionaire’s Beach” with an acre of land and with 137 feet of beachfront. This beach home is now on the market priced at $52 million. The house is measured at 5,859 square feet with a circular driveway, an old-world courtyard with mature landscaping, a wide patio …

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Daryl Hannah became intensely interested in movies and acting as a young child when she went through a phase of insomnia. She was very shy and since she struggled in school doctors diagnosed her as being on the Autism spectrum. She did not let anything stop her from achieving her goals …

Actor and humanitarian Sean Penn has listed his Malibu property for sale. Penn bought the property from film producer Robert Chartoff’s former wife Vanessa Howard Chartoff in 2009 for $3.8 million. The home sits on a 1.42-acre parcel in the exclusive Point Dume gated community and is currently listed at $6.55 million. All photos are …

He was known as “Mr. Warmth.” From the time he burst on the scene insulting Frank Sinatra in a 1950’s night club act (“Make yourself comfortable, Frank. Hit somebody.”) until he passed away in 2017 at the age of 90, Don Rickles antagonized and delighted audiences everywhere. Well into the era of political correctness, he …

Kid Rock is famous for his blend of rock, heavy metal, and rap. Born Robert Ritchie, he grew up in Michigan. His music has captivated hearts and minds since 1998. He recently sold his Point Dume estate for $9.5 million. The 8,000 sq ft Balinese style home has classic Kid Rock style and understated luxury. All …

Johnny Carson’s long stint on NBC’s The Tonight Show was not the first offering in the way of late-night variety and personality-based comedy programs. But it was the first to bring the level of approachability and charm that it did to the genre. Even today, the Carson era is considered to be the golden age …

When celebrities need their space, they don’t just separate from one room to the other in the same home. It makes far more sense to just have a separate house altogether. That was the case in 2013 when Bruce Jenner and is wife at the time, Kris Jenner, decided he needed his own solitude away …

When talking about old Hollywood stars, you can’t forget about one of the first – Judy Garland. Her turn as Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz is still revered to this day, making her royalty within the industry. During her heyday, she opted to relax in Malibu in a simple yet elegant beach house. That …

There’s a newly constructed Tuscan-style home that overlooks the the best panoramic beach, ocean and sunset views of the beautiful Zuma Beach in Malibu. The house that has the perfect prime bluff at the center of Zuma Beach is now on the market priced at $29 million. This Tuscan-style mega beach house is measured at …

Although the original Star Trek series lasted for only three seasons, its optimistic view of the future was enduring enough to create a wealth of spin-offs, including movies and other TV shows. Trekkies are notoriously fervent fans, so if you’re looking to own a piece of Trek history, you can buy the house featured in …

Matt Kivlin was famous in the 1940s and 50s for his elegant and inventive wave riding. Having invented the Malibu surfing style typified by the low, knees-together posture, Kivlin breathed new life into the sport and popularized it with a whole new audience. Later in life, the surfer and maker of highly sought after surfboards …

There probably isn’t anyone, anywhere who hasn’t dreamed of moving to the beach, especially when it means living in an enclave as exclusive as Malibu, California. If that describes you to a T, why not live there in style by owning the beach house of the man who invented the style, old Blue-Eyes himself, Frank …

Academy Award-winning actor Mel Gibson is selling his spectacular 5.5-acre Malibu, California, estate for $14.5 million. Gibson purchased the property for $11.5 million in the summer of 2008 from David Duchovny and Téa Leoni. He has taken it on and off the market over the past few years with listing prices ranging from $14-17.5 million. The actor is well-known …

Hollywood mainstay Kelsey Grammer’s former Malibu Hills estate is heating up the real estate market once again! The 13,926 square feet residence was sold by Grammer and his ex-wife and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Camille Grammer in 2015. All photos are used with permission from TopTenRealEstateDeals.com According to recent sales data, the Grammer’s sold …

Say the words mobile home, and chances are very good that you immediately conjure mental images of “trailer trash.” Who doesn’t? But throw in the word “Malibu,” the name of one of the ritziest, well-moneyed communities in the country on top of it, and you have the makings of a genuine conundrum. We’re talking cognitive dissonance …

The former home of legendary musician Barry Manilow is on the market for $10.3 million. The Malibu beach house, often referenced as “Barry’s House,” is 4,320 square feet of beautiful architecture. The listing agents for the stunning house are Sandro Dazzan, David Solomon and Anna Solomon of The Agency, Beverly Hills. All photos are used …

Edward Norton is a film actor known for his starring roles in films such as Primal Fear, American History X, The Incredible Hulk and Birdman. Norton grew up as a member of a privileged Boston family and started acting two years upon graduating from Yale University. With a degree in history, Norton worked for his …

While acclaimed as a talented actor, I actually think Billy Bob Thornton is also very funny. I love his movies. Take Bad Santa, which is one of the funniest Christmas movies ever made. I also found his quirky character in Bandits funny. In Hollywood he wears multiple hats such as a screenwriter, director, singer, songwriter …

Beyonce and Jay-Z are the ultimate power couple so it’s fitting that their home should be the ultimate in luxury and beauty. They’re renting out an estate right on the beach in Malibu, California, complete with ocean views, a wine cellar to get lost in, and sitting areas galore. The Carters are the perfect family, …

For $50,000 per month, you can rent Pamela Anderson’s home in Malibu. Located in one of the most exclusive areas in Los Angeles, Anderson’s beautiful house can give you a taste of the celebrity lifestyle. Pamela Anderson is a superstar, and she has been one for decades. Anderson is best known for her role as …

I’m a huge Neil Diamond fan so when I saw he recently bought a Malibu pad I was pretty excited to profile it on Homestratosphere.com (thanks to permission from Trulia). Wow, time flies. The first Neil Diamond song I heard was “Forever in Blue Jeans” which was in 1992. Yeah, I know it was a …