Celeb R.E. LA Native and NBA Star DeMar DeRozan Calls Tarzana Home

Celeb R.E. LA Native and NBA Star DeMar DeRozan Calls Tarzana Home

Monday, September 29, 2014 / No Comments

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Back on September 4, 2014, the fine folks at Trulia Luxe Living revealed that NBA star and LA native DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors purchased a Tarzana mansion in the celebrity filled gated Mulholland Park community for $3,752,500 on August 20, 2014. 

The home measures 7 Beds/8 Baths on 6,609 sqft on a total lot size of 1.07 acres built in 1995. The property is somewhat unique for the community as its actually spread over two parcels with the home on one parcel measuring 17,543 sqft and the pool, basketball court, and backyard on a second parcel measuring 28,778 sqft although some of this land is not usable. There is always the possibility to subdivide and built another home on the second lot but would be two small homes next to each other (relatively speaking for this area) that makes the investment questionable. The listing description states: 

Guard Gated Mullholland Park! Plan 6 that sits on one of the best lots in the development, almost 1 acre flat. This house was remodeled throughout 2 years ago. Dual staircase, distressed wood floors, media room, kitchen with double island, top of the line stainless steel appliances, family room with beamed ceilings, kitchen opens to outdoor covered patio and fireplace, large formal dining area, living room with high ceilings, fireplace, and doors that open to the backyard, office, maids and laundry room. All bedrooms are suites, huge master retreat w/ sitting area, balcony, 2 closets and an INCREDIBLE master bathroom with soaking tub and steam shower. The backyard has rolling lawns, full sports court, large sparkling pool and spa with slide, covered dining, and loggia. This is a great opportunity to live in One of the Best houses in Mulholland Park!

DeRozan is a LA native born in Compton where he played at the local High School as well as attending USC. He was drafted 9th overall in 2009 by the Toronto Raptors. In addition to the newly purchased Tarzana home, DeRozen also owns a Baldwin Hills house that was purchased on September 13, 2010 for $789,000 and a Las Vegas home that was purchased on June 12, 2013 for $519,000. 

You can view more SFV Celeb R.E. here. 

Celeb R.E.: Big Bang Theory Star Kaley Cuoco Purchases Kardashian/Odom Tarzana Mansion

Celeb R.E.: Big Bang Theory Star Kaley Cuoco Purchases Kardashian/Odom Tarzana Mansion

Wednesday, January 29, 2014 / No Comments

Images courtesy Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty

The latest celebrity real estate rumor comes from TMZ on January 25, 2014 who revealed that Big Bang Theory star, Kaley Cuoco and her husband Ryan Sweeting have purchased the Tarzana home formerly owned by Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom who are in the middle of a divorce for $5.49 million. You can view more details and listing pictures of this home here. 

Kardashian/Odom first acquired this property for $3,950,000 on December 18, 2009 which if sold at today's asking price would translate into a profit of $1,549,000 before any expenses which is a pretty good return after close to 4 years of living in the home. Its been speculated that Kardashian has already moved back to the mother's nest in Hidden Hills while Odom might be in Florida where he owns another home.

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Going back to Cuoco who is no stranger to the SFV as she currently owns a Sherman Oaks home (shown above) that was purchased on November 19, 2010 for $2.4 million and featured 5 Beds/5 Baths on 5,233 sqft on a total lot size of 10,750 sqft built in 2004. Does this mean Kaley will be selling this home in the near future after moving to Tarzana?

Image courtesy Coldwell Banker 

Prior to the Sherman Oaks home mentioned above, Cuoco owned another Sherman Oaks home (shown above) that measured 3 Bed/2.5 Bath on 2,171 sqft on a total lot size of 10,510 sqft built in 1937. This home was purchased for $1,355,000 on October 7, 2005 and sold at a $500K loss on August 31, 2011 for $822,500 which was discussed here with more detail. 

You can view more SFV Celebrity Real Estate here. 

Other celebrities in Tarzana and architecturally significant properties include:

1. Kardashian/Odom officially list Tarzana home during divorce on January 8, 2013. 
2. The Way Brothers of My Chemical Romance each list a home in November 2013. 
3. Kardashian/Odom Quietly selling Tarzana Mansion Admist Divorce Rumors in November 2013. 
4. Actor Wilmer Valderrama lists party pad for $3,495,000 in August 2013. 
5. Singer-Songwriter, Colbie Caillat, lists mansion for $1,399,000 in April 2013. 
6. Rush Hour Actor, Chris Tucker, Unloads Two of His Tarzana Homes in November 2009 and March 2013.
7. NFL star DeSean Jackson who recently purchased a $1,650,000 home.
8. Grammy winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge who sold for $2,550,000 in March 2013
9. 2x Emmy Winning Producer, Mark Wilding, who recently sold for $1,085,000 in September 2012. 
10. Selena Gomez purchased Jonah Hill's former home in August 2012. 
11. Gregory Ain designed Kaye Residence which was available and currently delisted.
12. Bruce Boxleitner and Melissa Gilbert who have sold for $839,999 in March 2013 after two years of trying. 
13. Scary Spice of the Spice Girls recently sold a home for $3 million to Charlie Sheen ex Brooke Mueller who later sold for $3.150 million. 
14. Anton Yelchin's parents and former home. 
15. A. Quincy Jones Mid Century Modern home.
16. Soap star Kristoff St. John owned a 5 Bed/5.5 Bath mansion from 2005 to 2007 who sold it to DJ Paul of the Three 6 Mafia who sold at a loss in 2010. 
17. Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian who purchased in 2009 for close to $4 million.
18. NFL star Keyshawn Johnson.
19. Dr. A.E. Abdun-Nur Residence by Paul Williams.

Celeb R.E.: Kardashian/Odom Officially List Tarzana Home During Divorce

Celeb R.E.: Kardashian/Odom Officially List Tarzana Home During Divorce

Friday, January 17, 2014 / 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. 

[Original Post]:

Images courtesy Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty

Back on November 13, 2013, gossip juggernaut, TMZ, revealed that Khloe Kardashian, sister of Kim Kardashian, and her husband, ex-Los Angeles Laker, Lamar Odom were quietly selling their Tarzana home due to a possible divorce. Lo and behold a couple of months later and the always hilarious, Your Mama, at the Realestalker, revealed on January 8, 2013 that Kardashian/Odom officially listed their home on the MLS for $5,499,000 and were in the beginning stages of a divorce confirming the rumors first announced at TMZ. 

The home measures 7 Beds/8 Baths on 8,000 sqft on a total lot size of 0.75 acres built in 2003 in the exclusive guard-gated Mulholland Park. The listing description states:

Breathtaking Mediterranean Villa within the estates section of guard-gated Mulholland Park. Highlighted by a dramatic two story foyer with sweeping stair case, the estate offers approx. 8400 Sq. Ft. of unparalleled luxury. Six en-suite bedrooms afford exquisite designer details including textured wallpaper, tumbled stone, and mosaic accents. The library/office incl. custom built-ins & opens to a lush patio. Elegant formal living and dining rooms both open up to a rear loggia. A chefs center island kitchen offers the best in form & function incl. a round breakfast nook. The spacious family room is anchored by a glossy tiled floor to ceiling fireplace mantle. The luxurious master suite showcases jet-liner city views. Custom built-ins and a mosaic tiled fireplace enhance the room. The spa-like master bath has dual sinks, a spa tub, and shower with personalized temperature settings and music capability, 3 custom built walk-in closets complete the room. The sprawling ultra-private resort like grounds are highlighted by a stunning pool with cascading water features, fire pits, and spa. A covered Arbor & outdoor kitchen offer the ideal setting for entertaining. Lush foliage, large grassy areas and several seating enclaves complete this one of a kind estate.

Kardashian/Odom first acquired this property for $3,950,000 on December 18, 2009 which if sold at today's asking price would translate into a profit of $1,549,000 before any expenses which is a pretty good return after close to 4 years of living in the home. Its been speculated that Kardashian has already moved back to the mother's nest in Hidden Hills while Odom might be in Florida where he owns another home. 

You can view more SFV Celebrity Real Estate here. 

Other celebrities in Tarzana and architecturally significant properties include:

1. The Way Brothers of My Chemical Romance each list a home in November 2013. 
2. Kardashian/Odom Quietly selling Tarzana Mansion Admist Divorce Rumors in November 2013. 
3. Actor Wilmer Valderrama lists party pad for $3,495,000 in August 2013. 
4. Singer-Songwriter, Colbie Caillat, lists mansion for $1,399,000 in April 2013. 
5. Rush Hour Actor, Chris Tucker, Unloads Two of His Tarzana Homes in November 2009 and March 2013.
6. NFL star DeSean Jackson who recently purchased a $1,650,000 home.
7. Grammy winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge who sold for $2,550,000 in March 2013
8. 2x Emmy Winning Producer, Mark Wilding, who recently sold for $1,085,000 in September 2012. 
9. Selena Gomez purchased Jonah Hill's former home in August 2012. 
10. Gregory Ain designed Kaye Residence which was available and currently delisted.
11. Bruce Boxleitner and Melissa Gilbert who have sold for $839,999 in March 2013 after two years of trying. 
12. Scary Spice of the Spice Girls recently sold a home for $3 million to Charlie Sheen ex Brooke Mueller who later sold for $3.150 million. 
13. Anton Yelchin's parents and former home. 
14. A. Quincy Jones Mid Century Modern home.
15. Soap star Kristoff St. John owned a 5 Bed/5.5 Bath mansion from 2005 to 2007 who sold it to DJ Paul of the Three 6 Mafia who sold at a loss in 2010. 
16. Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian who purchased in 2009 for close to $4 million.
17. NFL star Keyshawn Johnson.
18. Dr. A.E. Abdun-Nur Residence by Paul Williams.