My Chemical Romance co-founder Gerard Way and his wife, musician Lindsey “Lyn-Z” Way, sold their former Tarzana home for $1.748 million in November 2013. The couple had purchased the large hillside property in 2012. This article preserves the original listing photographs and also documents a separate nearby Tarzana home formerly owned by Gerard’s brother and bandmate, Mikey Way.
Gerard Way’s Former Tarzana Home: Quick Facts
- Location: Tarzana, California
- Purchased: June 2012
- Reported purchase price: $1.355 million
- Sold: November 2013
- Reported sale price: $1.748 million
- Built: 1980
- Bedrooms: Five
- Interior: Approximately 4,803 square feet
- Lot: Approximately 0.67 acre
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| Images courtesy Sotheby's International Realty |
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| Image courtesy Google Maps |
Inside Gerard Way’s Tarzana House
The hillside residence was marketed as a private celebrity estate on a quiet cul-de-sac south of Ventura Boulevard. Listing photographs show hardwood floors, leaded-glass windows, high ceilings, fireplaces and a large kitchen with a center island. Outdoor features included landscaped grounds, a swimming pool, spa, barbecue area and patio.
The original listing description appears below as a historical record of how the home was marketed during the 2013 sale.
This exquisite celebrity estate is located on a serene cul-de-sac off Vanalden Ave, S. of the Blvd. The 5 bed/7 ba character residence, tucked into a verdant setting, offers an open floor plan with rich hardwood floors, leaded glass windows & classic detailing. Guests can gather in the spacious great room with charming fireplace and towering ceilings or in the sunny family room, which leads to a lush garden/patio. The huge professional chef's kitchen with breakfast area is perfect for family & friends with its granite counters, center island & high-end stainless appliances. A formal dining room, large office and maid's quarters complete the lower level. Upstairs boasts 4 beds/baths including a stunning master suite with huge closets & en suite bath with sauna & steam areas. An enormous 2nd floor great room with wet bar, Murphy bed & FP provides another entertainment/sleep area. Entertain al fresco on the patio with outdoor BBQ area or relax by the sparkling pool & spa. Truly stunning!
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| Images courtesy Sotheby's International Realty |
Mikey Way’s Former Tarzana Home
Mikey Way, bassist for My Chemical Romance, owned a separate Tarzana property that was listed during the same period. The approximately 3,915-square-foot house had four bedrooms, multiple fireplaces, a pool, hillside views and outdoor entertaining areas. The home sold for $1.35 million in April 2014.
The original listing description appears below as a historical record.
LA Times 'Hot Property'! This character home is located on a tranquil cul-de-sac S of the Blvd. Upon entry, the private celebrity estate with lush setting offers spectacular views. The charming living room welcomes guests with a fireplace, towering windows & rich hardwood floors. An open floor plan includes a spacious family room with high ceilings, wet bar & cozy fireplace. A formal dining room and a chef's kitchen with granite counters, center island & breakfast room combine to create a warm family-gathering space. On the lower level there are 3 bedrooms, one w/ remodeled bath, and a huge bonus room ideal as a media center. The upstairs Master retreat exudes warmth with its high ceilings, romantic FP, gracious windows & private balcony. Also featured: a huge walk-in closet & an en suite bath w/ sumptuous spa tub. Entertain al fresco on the covered patio with adjoining lawn, orchard, BBQ area & fire pit, or relax by the sparkling pool with its decks & marvelous views. Wilbur School.
Mikey Way purchased the property in January 2012. It later sold for $1.35 million in April 2014.
Research Note: The Lisa Kudrow Family Connection
Historical property research connected Mikey Way’s former house with Lee and Nedra Kudrow, the parents of actress Lisa Kudrow. The records reviewed for the original article indicated that the Kudrow family had owned the property by the early 1990s.
The evidence does not establish that this was Lisa Kudrow’s childhood home. That possibility appeared in the original article as speculation and should not be presented as a confirmed fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Gerard Way’s former house?
The home featured in this article was in Tarzana, California, in the San Fernando Valley.
How much did Gerard Way’s Tarzana home sell for?
The property sold for a reported $1.748 million in November 2013.
Did Mikey Way also own a home in Tarzana?
Yes. This article documents a separate nearby home formerly owned by Mikey Way that sold in April 2014.
Was Mikey Way’s former home Lisa Kudrow’s childhood house?
Property research linked the house to Lisa Kudrow’s parents, but the available evidence does not confirm that it was her childhood home.
Editor’s note: This article was substantially updated in August 2026 to clarify the sale history, separate the two properties and distinguish documented facts from speculation.
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