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Landmark Homes by Frank Lloyd Wright and Other Famous Architects Are the Latest Status Symbol
Call it the new celebrity arms race—not for Birkins or Labubus, but for architectural trophies signed by the likes of Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, and John Lautner. For today’s ultra-wealthy, owning a name-brand house is the ultimate flex. From Malibu to Montecito, these homes aren’t just places to live—they’re cultural capital, conversation starters, and investment-grade icons.
The limited number of well-preserved homes by A-list architects does make them a needle in a haystack when hunting for a home, but due to the care and resources required to restore and update these types of structures, their pool of potential buyers can be somewhat limited to those with a dedicated penchant and a deep pocketbook for one-of-a-kind labors of love and frequent maintenance. And in a market where scarcity drives desire, architectural provenance is becoming just as valuable as ocean views or square footage.
Look at Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who shattered California’s real estate record in 2023 with their $200 million all-cash throwdown for a minimalist fortress in Malibu by the Japanese master Tadao Ando, originally built for art collectors William and Maria Bell. Floating above the Pacific, the concrete house cemented Ando’s status as architecture-world royalty. Rapper Kanye West grabbed another Ando home in Malibu back in 2021 for $57.3 million. Much to the surprise of many, he gutted it, then listed the unfinished shell for $53 million. It eventually sold for just $21 million to a crowdfunding real estate development concern, who quickly flipped it to property developer Andrew Mazzella for more than $30 million.
Kanye West bought a Tadao Ando home in Malibu, gutted it, then sold the unfinished property at a huge loss.
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West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian—whose Axel Vervoordt–designed home in the L.A. suburb of Hidden Hills helped launch the creamy, monastic minimalism movement in interior design—is said to be building her own Ando–designed escape near Palm Springs. Designer and filmmaker Tom Ford, meanwhile, commissioned Ando to build an austere, geometric masterpiece on his sprawling Cerro Pelon Ranch in New Mexico. Ford first listed the property in 2016 for $75 million, later dropping the price to $48 million in 2019 before it quietly sold to an undisclosed buyer in 2021.
Then there’s Austrian-American innovator Richard Neutra, who draws a cult-like following. His iconic Brown House in L.A.’s Bel Air neighborhood passed from the hands of Ford (who owned it for nearly 20 years) to Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, and finally, writer-producer Ryan Murphy, who scooped it up for $29 million in 2022. The six-time Emmy-winning TV producer gave it a glow-up, had it showcased on Architectural Digest, and recently relisted it for $34 million. DeGeneres and de Rossi, serial buyers and sellers of pedigreed real estate, have also owned homes by A. Quincy Jones, Wallace Frost, and Hal Levitt.
Richard Neutra’s Brown House in Bel Air has passed through the hands of Tom Ford, Ellen DeGeneres, and Ryan Murphy.
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John Lautner homes are another favorite among the entertainment industry elite. After buying the oceanfront Stevens House in the guard-gated Malibu Colony, Edward Norton sold a much more classically beachy bungalow on Las Flores Beach to Benny Blanco. Back when Courteney Cox and David Arquette were still married, they owned a tour-de-force Lautner on Carbon Beach, which was later sold to the one-time owner of the L.A. Dodgers, Frank McCourt, for $33.5 million.
Four decades after entertainer Bob and Dolores Hope commissioned Lautner to build what would become one of his most iconic and unconventional works, the Bob Hope House in Palm Springs is currently undergoing a meticulous restoration to bring the 24,000-square-foot spaceship-like residence back in line with the architect’s original vision.
In the ’70s, Bob Hope commissioned John Lautner to build a mountaintop opus in Palm Springs.
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Few architects have a résumé that spans both A-list ownership and starring roles on screen, but Lautner’s legacy certainly isn’t confined to real life. On Apple TV’s The Studio, Seth Rogen’s character lives in the Foster Carling House in the Hollywood Hills, while Patty Keigh, played by Catherine O’Hara, inhabits the Harvey House, long owned by actress Kelly Lynch and her husband, writer-producer Mitch Glazer, who famously outbid Leonardo DiCaprio for the hilltop spread.
And of course, there’s Frank Lloyd Wright—the original starchitect. His 1924 Ennis House in Los Angeles, with its Mayan Revival façade and Blade Runner cameo, was restored by billionaire investor Ron Burkle, who sold it for $18 million in 2019. (Burkle currently owns the aforementioned Bob Hope residence in Palm Springs.) That same year, fashion designer Marc Jacobs scooped up Wright’s Max Hoffman House in Rye, New York, for just over $9 million. The waterfront Usonian-style abode was lovingly restored over four years, in collaboration with the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House still draw major buyers, including billionaire Ron Burkle.
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Long a getaway for elite sun seekers and a proving ground for maverick architects, Palm Springs and the surrounding communities have become a sandbox for provenance collectors. Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio owns a 1964 house by midcentury master Donald Wexler that was originally built for singer Dinah Shore; he now rents the restored and updated home as a luxe retreat.
Back in L.A., Denzel Washington once lived in a Toluca Lake home designed by the acclaimed Paul R. Williams that had previously been owned by Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. Williams famously counted a slew of high-caliber clients like Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, and Lucille Ball as clients; Jay Paley, a founder of CBS, commissioned a Williams-designed mansion in Bel Air that was later owned by the late hotelier Barron Hilton and is now owned by former Google exec Eric Schmidt.
Diane Keaton is also a well-known aficionado of homes by esteemed architects, having restored multiple architecturally significant and historic homes across L.A., including a Spanish Colonial Revival by Lloyd Wright (Frank’s son). And Brad Pitt, forever the design obsessive, once tapped Frank Gehry for a custom build and currently owns a glass-walled pavilion in the Hollywood Hills by Case Study architect and educator Craig Ellwood.
The truth is, at the highest levels of wealth and luxury, owning something beautiful isn’t enough. You want something authored. And a signature on the blueprints? That has become one of the world’s ultimate status symbols.
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Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…
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Former MLB All-Star Yoenis Céspedes Is Selling His 380-Acre Florida Ranch for $30 Million
Whether you’re taking part in MLB’s spring training or you just want to be close to the action, a recently listed ranch property on Florida‘s east coast is a true home run.
The Port St. Lucie manse, about 60 miles north of Palm Beach and 120 miles south of Orlando, was custom-built back in 2018 by baseball player Yoenis Céspedes, an MLB All-Star and a two-time Home Run Derby champ. Known to his fans as “La Potencia,” or “The Power,” Céspedes named the 378-acre estate after himself—La Potencia II. While he enjoyed the rural spread for almost a decade, Céspedes is now bringing it to market for $30 million, with Julian Johnston and Lina Agosto at the Corcoran Group holding the listing.
An at-home batting cage is a must for any former or aspiring MLB All-Star.
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The massive acreage functions as both an equestrian and hunting compound. Among the grounds, you’ll find a 12-stall horse stable with training yards. Wild boar and other game animals are known to frequent the land, and there’s a full game processing facility on site. And while Céspedes may have enjoyed some of these pastimes after his professional playing career, he didn’t give up baseball completely: the home is equipped with a state-of-the-art batting cage for practicing your swing.
The centerpiece of the property is the 15,785-square-foot main residence, which includes six bedrooms and four full baths. The ranch aesthetic is prevalent inside, with soaring ceilings and a massive stone fireplace anchoring the living room. More modern touches are found in the spacious chef’s kitchen and with an onyx bar.
The 12-stable barn sits amid training yards and fenced pastures.
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Outside, there’s a large resort-style pool, which is both heated and covered. The screened-in patio has plenty of space for laid-back hangs and meals, with a full summer kitchen for easy prep. And while there are classic add-ons like a gym and a game/club room, Céspedes added one more special touch suited to his lifestyle—a private barber shop.
When it comes to real estate, the former Mets star is in good company, with many former MLBers opting to spend their retirements in sunny locales. For example, Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux spun his home in San Diego on the market for a cool $4 million, and Red Sox legend David Ortiz is parting ways with his custom-built Miami mansion for $11.5 million.
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Reality TV Titan Mark Burnett Is Asking $350,000 Per Month for His Blufftop Estate in Malibu
Mark Burnett, the prolific producer behind the hit reality TV shows Survivor, The Voice, Shark Tank, and The Apprentice, has hoisted his beachfront home in Malibu up for rent at a hefty $350,000 per month. The listing, which also requires a $350,000 security deposit, is held by Chris Cortazzo of Compass.
The 13-time Emmy winner and former chairman of MGM’s Worldwide TV Group purchased the Hamptons-style spread on the rugged bluffs above Paradise Cove from the late talent manager Sandy Gallin in 2005 for $25 million. Two years later, he married Touched by an Angel actress Roma Downey at the property in a ceremony officiated by her co-star and ordained minister Della Reese.
The cozy fireside family room has a handsome wood wet bar.
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Built in 2004, the two-story home sits directly oceanside and provides sweeping coastline views from a gated parcel spanning just over three acres. Ideal for a large family or someone who enjoys hosting lots of overnight guests, seven bedrooms and 10 baths are filtered across a little more than 7,300 square feet of fully furnished living space boasting wide-planked hardwood floors, high whitewashed beamed and coffered ceilings, skylights, built-in cabinetry, and six fireplaces.
Among the highlights is a double-height foyer that opens to an elegant living room sporting a wood-burning fireplace and French doors spilling out to a covered terrace stretching the entire length of the house. Adjacent is a family room with a wet bar and a formal dining room that seats 10, while the country-style kitchen is outfitted with Carrera marble countertops, dual islands, and top-tier Miele, Viking, and Wolf appliances, plus a walk-in pantry and breakfast nook.
A wraparound library mezzanine overlooks the foyer.
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Elsewhere is a recreation room, an office with a built-in desk, and a tiered screening room, along with an upper level holding a wraparound library mezzanine, a bookshelf-lined living area, and a posh primary suite flaunting a private balcony, a fireside sitting area, a TV suspended over the bed, and a luxe bath equipped with dual vanities, a wood-sided soaking tub, and a large marble shower.
The undeniable star of the show, though, is the picturesque grounds hosting a pool with a pergola-shaded spillover spa, an outdoor kitchen with a barbecue and pizza oven, fire pits, and steps that meander their way to the beach below. Rounding it all out is a spacious gravel motor court with parking for up to 10 vehicles, as well as optional on-site security and staff services.
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The Coppola Family Has Owned This Hollywood Home for Decades—It Can Be Yours for $2.3 Million
A recently listed home in the Hollywood Hills has strong ties to entertainment industry royalty.
The Spanish Revival residence is the childhood home of director Gia Coppola, now 38, who lived there for almost two decades with her mother, Jacqui Getty. Getty, who’s now selling the historic abode, bought it from her father-in-law, Francis Ford Coppola, back in 2013. While the Godfather director never lived in the house himself, he and his wife, Eleanor, owned it for about 20 years, after purchasing it around 1994. Their children Roman and Sofia similarly bought homes in the area so that the whole family could be near one another.
The kitchen is Jacqui Getty’s favorite part of the home.
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The three-bedroom, four-bath property has hosted the who’s who of Hollywood over the years. Getty would regularly throw parties, with guests ranging from the Smashing Pumpkins to Leonardo DiCaprio to Demi Moore and the Olsen twins. “There was always something happening at our house,” Getty said in a statement. “So many people have passed through here, each with unforgettable memories. Everyone who walked through these doors always felt at home.” Kristal Moffett at Compass holds the $2.3 million listing.
The home, originally built in 1922, retains many original details, including the red roof tile, period wood detailing, wrought-iron balconettes, and arched French doors and windows. Getty’s favorite room is the kitchen, which has a cozy farmhouse feel with a breakfast nook in the corner that looks out on the lush landscaping, courtesy of Studio Art Luna. The primary suite opens up to a private balcony, and the additional two bedrooms have en suite baths as well.
The backyard includes a plunge pool enveloped in tropical greenery.
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Outside, the detached garage has been converted into a guest suite complete with a kitchenette. The flexible space can also be used as a home office or an art studio, where you can keep the property’s creative legacy going. The backyard includes a small pool and several seating areas for outdoor hangs or alfresco dining. One section is currently set up like a living room, with a comfy couch and a fireplace.
Getty is moving on from the Hollywood Hills home to make her way back east—she grew up in New York and wants to return, with the hopes of having a little farm. And while the Coppola family will always have strong ties to Los Angeles, they have historically snapped up property outside the City of Angels, too. A few years back, for example, Francis Ford Coppola’s private island in Belize popped up for sale with a relatively low price tag of just $2.2 million.
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David Duchovny’s Malibu Home and Train Caboose Guest Cottage Sell for $11 Million
Less than two months after it first hit the market for $12.5 million, David Duchovny’s longtime home in the coveted Point Dume enclave of Malibu has sold to an unidentified buyer for just under $11 million. And though that’s considerably less than he originally wanted, it’s still around $6.2 million more than the veteran film and TV actor paid Hollywood writer/producer Chris Carter for the landlocked 1950s spread nine years ago, back in spring 2016.
Since then, the X-Files and Californication star has extensively renovated and expanded the premises. Most notably, he kitted out an existing train caboose where he went on to pen his 2021 novel Truly Like Lightning and record episodes of his Fail Better podcast.
The living area has an entertainment center and bookshelves encased within a wood surround.
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Resting amid a gated parcel spanning a little more than an acre, the modern wood-sided abode offers three bedrooms and five baths in roughly 3,580 square feet of single-level living space boasting polished cement floors, high ceilings dotted with clerestory windows and skylights, and smart-home systems. Large pivoting glass doors open seamlessly to the outdoors.
Among the highlights is a spacious great room with living and dining areas, as well as a kitchen sporting custom cabinetry, stone countertops, and top-notch Miele and Fisher & Paykel appliances. The primary suite flaunts a luxe bath with a clawfoot soaking tub and a steam shower, while an office overlooks picturesque grounds hosting a lap pool and a sunken fire pit.
Rounding it all out is a detached building that currently serves as a gym, along with the caboose-turned-guesthouse that has its own living and sleeping areas, a kitchen, a built-in dining nook, a bath, and a rooftop deck. The property also transfers with a deeded access key to a secluded beach.
A vintage train caboose at the far end of the estate has been converted into a guest retreat.
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Per Chris Cortazzo of Compass, who handled both sides of the deal, things are picking up as of late in wildfire-ravaged Malibu. “PCH reopened in May, and it’s like a light bulb went off,” he said. “Our entire city center—from Nobu West and beyond—remains intact, and we’re booming right now. We’re seeing strong demand from displaced residents looking for homes. I believe insurance payouts are starting to come through, and rather than waiting to rebuild, many people are turning to Malibu, drawn by the lifestyle we offer.”
The 64-year-old New York native and two-time Golden Globe-winning actor previously told The Wall Street Journal he decided to sell because his children are grown. Duchovny, who recently launched his Secrets Declassified docuseries on the History Channel, reportedly still owns an apartment in New York and a house in Costa Rica.
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One of Ballet’s Greatest Dancers Is Selling His N.Y.C. Townhouse for $2.8 Million
Tucked away on a quiet street in Hamilton Heights, this early 1900s townhouse has long been home to a legendary pairing that effortlessly blends athleticism with artistry. Edward Villella, the trailblazing American ballet dancer who reshaped the role of men in ballet, shares the space with his wife, Linda Carbonetto Villella, a former Canadian figure skating champion. Now listed for $2.75 million with the Blumstein Team at Corcoran, this historic home is as compelling as the lives it sheltered.
Villella’s impressive dance career includes roles as a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, a muse to George Balanchine, and the star of iconic works like Prodigal Son and Rubies. He performed at JFK’s inauguration, earned the National Medal of Arts and Kennedy Center Honors, and later founded the Miami City Ballet, turning it into a powerhouse company. Meanwhile, Carbonetto made her mark on ice, winning the Canadian national figure skating championship in 1969 and competing in the 1968 Winter Olympics before transitioning to professional skating and later nurturing ballet talent at the Miami City Ballet School.
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The beautifully preserved townhouse blends early 20th-century charm with period details across five floors.
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The townhouse, originally designed as a two-family home but now a singular residence, spans roughly 3,800 square feet across five floors. Walking inside, you’re met with period details that anchor the home in its early 20th-century roots: antique doors, wrought iron railings, hardwood floors, and lofty ceilings create a warm, timeless atmosphere. It’s got three bedrooms and three full baths, with two wood-burning fireplaces for cozy evenings in.
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The dining room features inlaid parquet and a wood-burning fireplace.
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The primary suite is a standout: a bay window bathes the room in natural light, while a dressing area and walk-in closet provide ample space. The bathroom leans into luxury with a spa-like vibe, complete with a steam shower and a jacuzzi tub wrapped in marble and copper finishes—a perfect place to unwind after a long day, whether rehearsing a pas de deux or trying on clothes at Bergdorf’s.
The kitchen is bright and inviting, with a balcony that opens to the backyard and plenty of space for casual meals or entertaining. A finished basement adds even more versatility, featuring a wet bar, wine cellar, and direct access to the deep private garden—a rare gem in the city. Modern conveniences like central air conditioning, gas heating, and laundry hookups on multiple floors keep day-to-day life comfortable and effortless.
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