Over the years, Rosie O’Donnell has bought and sold more than a dozen homes spread across the East Coast, from Connecticut to Florida. Those investments haven’t always worked out well for the occasionally controversial comedian and talk show host — earlier this year, she lost about $2 million on the sale of two upstate New York properties. And back in April, O’Donnell took a million-dollar hit on the sale of her New Jersey mansion, which finally found a buyer after years on the market. (The new owner has since demolished that huge but rather ungainly house.)
Despite her long showbiz career, it does not appear O’Donnell has ever owned a California home. Until last week, that is, when records reveal she somewhat surprisingly splurged on a lavish property in prime Los Angeles.
Located in the family-friendly Beverlywood neighborhood, immediately south of Beverly Hills and adjacent to Cheviot Hills, the new O’Donnell estate is practically brand-new. Built in 2019 on speculation by a local developer, the home was sold that same year for about $3.3 million. The buyers — a non-famous married couple — then lucratively chose to flip the house; records show O’Donnell paid their full $4.6 million asking price.
With 4,100 square feet, the two-story house is certainly large if not quite mansion-sized. It’s also very on-trend, with its modern farmhouse style accented by its aggressively two-tone exterior — unvarnished redwood on top, charcoal paint below. There are five bedrooms, all of them with ensuite baths; the two-car garage boasts built-in storage cabinets and a Tesla charger. Naturally, there’s also a top-of-the-line security system complete with alarms and multiple cameras.
Ron Wynn and Brett Raskin of Compass held the listing; Alexandra Flynn of MS Property Partners at Keller Williams Beverly Hills repped the buyer.
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Image Credit: Realtor.com Out front, a young olive tree is surrounded by grassy lawn. A loggia partially shades the home’s brief front porch.
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Image Credit: Realtor.com The listing says the house includes “immaculate and highest-end custom finishes and detailing throughout.” Some of those details include honey-hued hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, recessed LED lights and Lutron automated window shades.
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Image Credit: Realtor.com The front door opens immediately into the open living room, which is equipped with a fireplace. Beyond that, a formal dining area is adjoined by a temperature-controlled wine closet.
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Image Credit: Realtor.com The brass chandelier and most of the fixtures are from Restoration Hardware, per the listing.
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Image Credit: Realtor.com The “kosher chef’s kitchen” packs in two sinks, top-of-the-line Thermador appliances and a large island with waterfall caesarstone countertops. There’s also a walk-in pantry, and a secondary dining area for more casual meals.
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Image Credit: Realtor.com The kitchen is open to the family room, which offers floor-to-ceiling built-in bookcases, plus walls of glass opening to the backyard.
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Image Credit: Realtor.com Upstairs, the primary suite has vaulted ceilings, a fireplace and dual closets. The bathroom holds a soaking tub and large shower with rainfall showerhead.
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Image Credit: Realtor.com Though the 7,376-square-foot lot isn’t especially massive, it is nicely landscaped with well-watered lawns, a travertine patio and tall hedges; other amenities include a firepit and outdoor BBQ center with bar. Surprisingly, there’s no pool — a bit of a disappointment, especially considering this is a $4.6 million luxury home in prime L.A. — but the listing notes that plans and permits for a pool have been “approved.”
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Image Credit: Realtor.com O’Donnell, 59, began her career as a stand-up comic in the late 1970s and early ’80s. She found lasting fame and fortune in her eponymous talk show, which aired from 1996-2002. She will reportedly appear in Showtime’s upcoming “American Gigolo” reboot.
And besides her new West Coast digs, O’Donnell still owns her main residence — an $8 million triplex penthouse in New York City.
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