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Celeb R.E.: Kylie Jenner Purchases Calabasas Pad Next to Khloe and Kourtney

Monday, May 11, 2015 / 1 Comment
Kylie image courtesy Wikipedia/Marc Zapanta


Above images courtesy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Gossip juggernaut, TMZ, was the first to reveal on February 24, 2015, that Kylie Jenner, of the Kardashian clan purchased a Calabasas home in the infamous The Estates at the Oaks gated community which is home to many celebrities. The house sold on March 13, 2015 for $2.6 million which was three weeks after TMZ reported the news begging to ask the question, how does TMZ get their information? Shortly after the news reported, the celebrity gossip world broke in a frenzy which is a testament to how much the world "cares" about the Kardashian family with Curbed LA, Redfin, and Zillow in addition to the many other gossip sites spreading the news.  And here I am about 3 months late continuing with the obvious, so better late than never. 

For those not in the "know", Kylie is 17 years old going on 18 making her first multi-million dollar house purchase when most people at that age can barely afford a latte. But according to TMZ, her earnings are legit through the reality show as well as her influence on the teenage crowd. When I was 17, I was barely scrapping gas money for my Cadillac Deville and thats when gas prices were dirt cheap. But major props to a teenager for achieving the American dream at a young age. Nobody said this world was equal. 

With the great fascination of the Kardashian family and the fact that their home base is in the SFV, I have also provided extensive coverage of the real estate holdings in the past as listed below: 
  1. The fake home (post also includes actual home locations) used in the reality show in Studio City has been available on and off the market since 2007 with no takers till this date which is currently off market as of July 2014. 
  2. Khloe's Tarzana home shared with Lamar Odom was purchased by Kaley Cuoco in January 2014. 
  3. Kourtney purchased Keyshawn Johnson's Calabasas pad in March 2014 which also includes their previous Calabasas home. 
  4. Khloe purchased Justin Beiber's Calabasas home in March 2014.
  5. Kim and Kanye West purchased the former property of Lisa Marie Presley which was torn down and rebuilt by a UCLA doctor in August 2014. They also purchased a home next door which was also owned by Lisa Marie Presley and was purchased by the UCLA doctor to rebuild but that didnt pan out leaving the door open for the Kim and Kanye to do whatever they want. 

The home measures 5 Beds/5.5 Baths on 4,851 sqft on a total lot size of 0.36 acres built in 2006. The listing description states:
THE OAKS OF CALABASAS. MODEL SHARP AND HIGHLY UPGRADED CLASSIC'S PLAN 2 WITH FIVE ENSUITE BEDROOMS, LIBRARY, PLUS THE ADDED COURTYARD BONUS SUITE, AND AN ADDED THIRD CAR GARAGE! BEAUTIFUL STONE AND WOOD FLOORS, TWO BUILT-IN CUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS WITH INCLUDED 70" AND 80" (LED) T. V. 'S, PLUS "SONOS" MUSIC AND CUSTOM SPEAKER SYSTEM IN ALL MAJOR ROOMS AND BACK YARD. FEATURES INCLUDE STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, STONE COUNTERS, OPEN BEAM CEILINGS, CUSTOM WINDOW COVERINGS, AND. .. A "SUN RUN" SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM (INSTALLED FALL 2013, 44 LG SOLAR PANELS) THAT PROVIDES ELECTRICITY TO THE HOME! WONDERFUL BACK YARD WITH POOL, SPA, BARBECUE CENTER, AND COVERED PATIO WITH INCLUDED, 26' LONG, CUSTOM OUTDOOR DINING TABLE. ALL ADDITIONAL FURNITURE IS AVAILABLE TO BE PURCHASED WITH HOME. THIS IS A CLEAN, ELEGANT, NICELY UPGRADED HOME WITH EXCELLENT CURB APPEAL, IN A NICE LOCATION. DON'T MISS IT!!!
On a complete random note but of somewhat importance to SFV history buffs, this home was first purchased in 2006 (later sold in 2013) by the President of Super Calidad Auto Sales, Inc in Canoga Park on Sherman Way which was the former home of Clem Ruh Chevrolet which is best remembered by the awesome googie sign still standing today. As the saying goes, its a small world. 

You can view more SFV Celeb R.E. here

Celeb R.E.: Kourtney Kardashian Lists Calabasas Home and Purchases Keyshawn Johnson's Calabasas Home

Wednesday, January 29, 2014 / No Comments
[Update May 11, 2014]: This home sold for $2.975 million on March 25, 2014. 

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Images courtesy Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Reality
I am about 11 days late (January 17, 2014) this rumor but got to post it anyway because everyone and their mom is talking about it so cant be left out even though I dont understand how the Kardashian clan is still popular and relevant in pop culture. The news officially broke out by Domainehome.com which revealed that Kourtney Kardashian has decided to list her Calabasas mansion after interior designer, Jeff Andrews, finished decorating this fall. 

The home measures 4 Beds/4.5 Baths on 5,400 sqft on a total lot size of 0.52 acres built in 2004 in the exclusive guard-gated Oaks of Calabasas. The home was first listed on January 22, 2014 for $3,499,000 with the following listing description:
East Coast traditional view estate within the prestigious guard-gated Oaks of Calabasas. Dramatically re-imagined by celebrity interior designer Jeff Andrews, and recently featured in several design publications, the home affords approx. 5400 Sq. Ft. The open floor plan provides an entry breezeway and courtyard with detached office/library including built-in book cases and fireplace. The breathtaking formal living room is enhanced by vaulted ceilings. Formal dining room offers wine storage and overlooks the city views. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with all Wolf appliances, 4 dishwasher drawers, cappuccino maker and opens up to the spacious breakfast area and family room. An upstairs bonus room with built-ins services the 3 meticulously detailed secondary bedroom suites. The master bedroom wing features a large sitting area with built-in desk, balcony over looking views, 2 walk in closets, and a spa like bath sheathed in designer marble accents. Rear grounds have a pool, spa, and covered loggia all showcasing the jetliner city views beyond.
Kardashian originally purchased this home on December 3, 2010 for $1.7 million which if sold at today's asking price, translates into a massive gain of $1,799,000 (before any expenses) for barely three years of living in the home. Let's see how long it takes and at what price point for this home to sell. 

Above images courtesy Prudential California Realty
Kardashian indicated to Domainehome.com that the reason for the listing is to move on and try a new project. Lo and behold a couple of days later and Eonline.com reported that Kardashian was purchasing former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson's 6 Bed/7.75 bath on 11,746 sqft on a total lot size of 1.86 acres mansion (shown above) also in the Oaks of Calabasas for an unknown price which should make moving easier. Johnson has been trying to sell this property since 2011 when it first popped up for $11,995,000 and was removed from the MLS on December 31, 2013 with a list price of $8,495,000. Once the sale price is published, this post will be updated with the latest news. In the meantime, you can view more listing pictures and details regarding Keyshawn Johnson's Calabasas mansion here

And for a history lesson, Kardashian lived in a smaller Calabasas prior to the purchase of the home mentioned in this post. She purchased the home for $829,000 on July 28, 2006 and sold on July 1, 2010 for $700,000 taking a $129,000 loss. The home measures 3 Beds/2.5 Baths on 2,245 sqft on a total lot size of 6,516 sqft built in 1987 (pictures shown below). You can also view the matriarch Kardashian home here and sister Khloe's home in Tarzana which was recently purchased by Big Bang Theory star Kelly Cuoco here




Images courtesy Prudential California Realty
The Calabasas area is home to many celebrities, athletes, and famous execs as discussed in this blog listed below:
  1. Former NFL Star Marvel Smith Lists for close to $400K loss on November 12, 2013. 
  2. Former Baseball Super Agent Dennis Gilbert lists home for $5,985,000 in May 2013. 
  3. Mexican DJ "El Piolin" Eddie Sotelo Re-lists Calabasas mansion for $7,275,000.
  4. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett rumors of pocket listing of Calabasas compound for $42 million in August 2013.
  5. Marla Maples of Donald Trump fame sold Calabasas home for $2.2 million in July 2013. 
  6. David Hasselhoff moves from Encino to Calabasas paying $1.95 million on May 15, 2013. 
  7. Former NBA star, Mitch Richmond, listed his mansion for sale on April 29, 2013 for $9,495,000.
  8. Former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson listed his mansion for sale on December 3, 2012 for $10,500,000.
  9. The late Eazy-E's wife, Tomica Woods-Wright, home was recently foreclosed on May 11, 2012 and later sold for $2 million on November 27, 2012. 
  10. Justin Bieber recently purchased the former Nicole Murphy (Eddie's ex) on April 6, 2012 for $6.5 million. 
  11. El Piolin (Tweety Bird) Eddie Sotelo's listing of his mansion for the just reduced price of $6.8 million
  12. The former Britney Spears rental was sold for $5.4 million on October 19, 2012.
  13. Baseball great Eric Davis home was sold as a short sale on May 4, 2012 for $1.8 million.
  14. Joey Lawrence purchased on December 13, 2011 for $1,442,500.
  15. NBA star Bryon Russell's home was foreclosed and later sold for $1,560,000.
  16. Nearby neighbors include Katherine Jackson and the rest of the family, Travis Barker,  James Wilson's massive ranchCandi Milo (former), Joel Diamond, and Brad Wilk of Rage Against the Machine to name a few.  
You can view more SFV celebrity real estate here.

The Kardashians Fake Home in Studio City is Available Again

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 / No Comments
[Update January 29, 2014]: Kaley Cuoco purchased Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom's Tarzana mansion for closing to asking price in January 2014, you can read more details here. Meanwhile, Kourtney Kardashian sold her Calabasas home and purchased the Calabasas home of Keyshawn Johnson also in January 2014 discussed here

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11947 Iredell Street
Currently available for $6,495,000, this Studio City home has 7 Beds/8 Baths on 7,043 sqft. It is the fake home of the Kardashians/Jenners for the E! reality TV show which is only used to film the front facade to appear as the real home of the Kardashians/Jenner in Hidden Hills.  

According to the listing:
This one-of-a-kind elegance estate is ideal for the Italian Renaissance art lover. Inspired by the Medici castle in Florence, Palazzo di Sono, offers a perfect blend of modern features and craftsmanship unlike any other home in Fryman Estates. Enter through the large iron gates and drive up the long driveway to find an 1800 year old fountain greets you as you enter the home. Set back far off the street, Palazzo di Sono sits atop a knoll boasting over 7,000 sq ft of living space with 7 bd, 8 ba, an HD/THX home theater with a 12' drop down screen, a 2,000 bottle wine cellar, complete outdoor Viking kitchen, fully private salt-water pool with waterfall and three outdoor loggias. Five Bedari 24K gold and crystal chandeliers, custom made silk window coverings, sconces from the Paris Opera House, and fresco ceilings are just a few features that truly make this home a masterpiece in itself. Too many details to mention, this home represents the utmost in elegance and sophistication! 
Also, according to a blog post by The Agency which holds this listing:
Palazzo di Sono, the grand Italian estate at 11947 Iredell in Fryman Canyon Estates, is accustomed to being in the spotlight. The elegant residence poised atop a private knoll in the exclusive Studio City neighborhood has appeared in episodes of HBO’s True Blood, and it is featured regularly on E!’s Keeping Up With the Kardashians as the home of the Jenners. Most recently, Palazzo di Sono garnered attention in the April 2012 issue of Ventura Blvd in an in-depth profile piece titled “Hidden Treasure.”
Noting the home’s stature as “a celebrity in its own right,” the article highlights Palazzo di Sono’s extensive renovation inspired by the Medici palace in Florence and its perfect blend of modern features, sophistication and craftsmanship.
The joy and love of art imbues every surface, every viewpoint and every furnishing: fine wood details, hand-painted ceilings by artist Giorgio Tuscani and hand-crafted moldings—all inspired by the Palazzo in Florence.
Below are images from Palazzo di Sono a.k.a. fake home of the Kardashians/Jenner (Images courtesy The Agency)
Above images courtesy The Agency
And in case you wondering, the real home of the Kardashians/Jenner in Hidden Hills is displayed below (Image courtesy Google Maps):

Images courtesy Google Maps
The previous home of the Kardashian/Jenner family that was used for the original filming of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" was also in Hidden Hills which was a 3 bed/5 Bath home on 3,966 sqft on a total lot size of 1.12 acres built in 1964. This home was sold for $2.8 million on April 4, 2011 with the Kardashian family taking a $50,000 loss from their original purchase price of $2,850,000 on August 1, 2006. 

Image courtesy Google Maps
And Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom call Tarzana home which they purchased on December 18, 2009 for $3,950,000. The home measures 7 Beds/8 Baths on 8,347 sqft on a total lot size of 0.75 acres built in 2003. 




Images courtesy Prudential California Realty
Lastly, Kourtney Kardashian lived in Calabasas in a home she purchased for $829,000 on July 28, 2006 and sold on July 1, 2010 for $700,000 taking a $129,000 loss. The home measures 3 Beds/2.5 Baths on 2,245 sqft on a total lot size of 6,516 sqft built in 1987.




Images courtesy Prudential California Realty