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      John Huston’s Former L.A. Ranch Has a Miniature Disney Railroad, and It Just Listed for $20 Million

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      All aboard: A one-of-a-kind ranch in Tarzana, California, with its own fully operational miniature train, has just popped up for sale.

      The charming abode, which is on the market for $20 million with David Kramer of Compass and Paul Czako of Gussman Czako Estates, was originally built for Academy Award-winning actor-director John Huston in 1941. The late Hollywood legend, famous for The Maltese Falcon, The African Queen, and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, lived at the private estate back when the San Fernando Valley still had a Wild West vibe. He welcomed many big-name “cowboys” into his digs, including famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. 

      RELATED: Late TV Legend Bob Newhart’s Longtime L.A. Home Is Up for Grabs at $10.5 Million

      John Huston’s former Los Angeles home is up for sale.

      Ryan Lahiff

      The 4.44-acre estate offers more than just an A-list pedigree, though. In 1959, the gated compound was snapped up by Gordon and Holly MacLean, friends of Disney and die-hard train collectors, who added one truly unique feature. With Disney’s input, the MacLeans built the Tunnel, Cut & Trestle Railroad: a 7.5-inch gauge track that allows a tiny train to wind through the grounds. The circuit includes bridges, turntables, road signs, and a 240-foot tunnel that is long enough to make you briefly forget you’re in Los Angeles. The dual-track system is no toy—it’s engineered to run steam, electric, and propane-powered engines, giving the new owner plenty of options for trains.

      Over the years, the railroad has become a neighborhood legend, hosting community rides and drawing in fellow rail buffs from the L.A. Live Steamers Museum in Griffith Park. Each owner has kept the tradition alive—and yes, a mini-train is included in the sale.

      The train runs past a red barn-turned-entertaining lodge.

      Ryan Lahiff

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      The rest of the estate is just as over-the-top. There’s a 12,170-square-foot, three-story main house with six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and nine fireplaces. A stone-lined pool flows partially under the house. A reimagined red barn—once a utilitarian structure, now an entertaining lodge—adds another 2,775 square feet, plus a kitchen, bar, bedroom, and loft. Toss in an 807-square-foot guest cottage, a nearly 2,000-square-foot train depot, and a storage wing, because why not? All up, eight bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, and 11 fireplaces are spread across more than 17,000 square feet of living space. 

      The main home features vaulted wood ceilings and nine fireplaces.

      Ryan Lahiff

      Outside, the grounds feel like a private park, with koi ponds, stone paths, rolling lawns, a tennis court, a dog run, and a children’s play area. You could hike up the hills, host a wedding, or fire up the steam engine for a spin around the trestle—whatever takes your fancy. The Tarzana compound is equal parts film set, fantasy camp, and legacy property, making it a great addition to any portfolio.

      Click here to see more photos of Huston’s Tarzana estate. 

      Ryan Lahiff

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      Abby Montanez

      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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      Late TV Legend Bob Newhart’s Longtime L.A. Home Is Up for Grabs at $10.5 Million

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      Bob Newhart’s final home on the Westside of Los Angeles is officially available almost a year after his death at age 94. As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the stand-up comedian and TV sitcom legend moved into the Century City property shortly after it was built in 2016 and lived there until this past July. Now the Spanish Revival villa is up for sale at $10.5 million, with Drew Fenton and Max Lavine of Carolwood Estates holding the listing.

      Records show the beloved star and his wife Ginnie, who passed away in 2023, quietly purchased the abode in an off-market deal for around $6.7 million. Nestled in the exclusive guard-gated Enclave at Century Woods community, where celebs the likes of Don Rickles and Jane Fonda have also resided, the multi-level townhouse features four bedrooms and seven baths in roughly 6,600 square feet accessible via an elevator, as well as a curving wrought iron-railed staircase.

      An elegant fireside living room off the entry foyer rests beneath a coved ceiling.

      Jim Bartsch

      RELATED: Richard Simmons Called This $7 Million Hollywood Hills Estate Home for Decades

      Secluded beyond a gated entry courtyard, the beige stucco and terracotta-roof dwelling is highlighted by formal living and dining areas, plus a wet bar-equipped family room that opens to a wood-clad kitchen outfitted with an eat-in island, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and a walk-in pantry. An upstairs primary suite sports a fireplace, Juliet balcony, and dual walk-in closets and baths, while a top-level office has its own fireside balcony overlooking city views.

      Outdoors, the petite grounds hold a tree-laced patio that’s ideal for alfresco entertaining, along with a turfed dog run and an attached three-car garage. The residence, which comes with a $5,553 monthly HOA fee, is also within walking distance of the shops and restaurants at Westfield Century City mall and just minutes away from Beverly Hills.

      A spacious top-level office flows out to a private balcony with a fireplace and city views.

      Jim Bartsch

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      After beginning his career as an accountant, the Chicago native embarked upon a lengthy showbiz career that spawned a series of bestselling comedy albums and lead roles in two long-running sitcoms. He starred for six seasons as clinical psychologist Bob Hartley on The Bob Newhart Show in the 1970s and then went on to play Vermont innkeeper Dick Loudon on Newhart from 1982 to 1990.

      In addition to earning Emmy, Golden Globe, Grammy, and Peabody awards, Newhart was also recognized with the Kennedy Center’s prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

      Click here for more photos of the Century City residence.

      Jim Bartsch

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      Richard Simmons Called This $7 Million Hollywood Hills Estate Home for Decades

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      By the time he graduated from high school in the 1960s, Richard Simmons clocked in at nearly 270 pounds. A few years later, he received an anonymous note on the windshield of his car that read, “Dear Richard: Fat people die young. Please don’t die.” He tried everything from fad diets to laxatives to slim down. He even stopped consuming food altogether, dropping 215 pounds in about two months and winding up in the hospital before deciding to pursue a balanced lifestyle of moderate eating and exercise. The New Orleans native subsequently headed to the West Coast to share his inspiring journey as a self-proclaimed “former fatty” via classes and seminars at his Anatomy Asylum turned Slimmons studio/eatery in Beverly Hills, where his clients ranged from Barbra Streisand to Paul Newman.

      The frizzy-haired, Dolphin short- and sparkling tank top-wearing “Pied piper of pounds” went on to help millions of overweight men and women of all shapes and sizes lose more than 3 million pounds via his custom meal plans and fun and energetic workout routines. He created more than 65 aerobics videos that sold upward of 20 million copies—think Sweatin’ to the Oldies, Dance Your Pants Off, and Disco Sweat, just to name a few. His first book, Never-Say-Diet, hit The New York Times bestseller list; he also appeared on numerous TV and radio programs, including stints as himself on General Hospital and Arrested Development, and hosted his own nationally syndicated talk show.

      A two-way fireplace in the living room connects on the other side to a light-filled music room.

      Marcelo Lagos Photography

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      In the early ’80s, his success enabled him to purchase an impressive home above the Sunset Strip in the Hollywood Hills for a reported $670,000. He eventually withdrew to the Colonial abode around 2014 and was rarely seen in the public eye afterward, closing his studio in 2016 and keeping up with his fans and encouraging them to  “enjoy your life to the fullest” via Facebook. Now, after his death last July, just one day after his 76th birthday, his longtime refuge has popped up for sale at a speck under $7 million. John A. Lucy of Keller Williams Hollywood Hills holds the listing, which is being marketed as a “one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a landmark home or construct a new masterpiece.”

      Built way back in the ’30s and personalized by Simmons during his tenure, the cream and white premises are tucked away behind walls and a gated motor court amid a hillside spanning over half an acre. A stately columned portico entryway flows inside, where four bedrooms and five baths are spread across a little more than 4,100 square feet of living space on multiple levels.

      The four-room primary suite is highlighted by a cherub-lined bath and second-floor gym.

      Marcelo Lagos Photography

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      Highlights include a living room anchored by a two-way fireplace that connects on the other side to a music room, as well as a formal dining room and an updated kitchen outfitted with Thermador appliances and a breakfast nook. A curving pink-carpeted staircase lined with painted cherubs leads upstairs, where the four-room, double-height primary suite is spotlighted by a fireside bedroom with a private balcony, a large dressing area, a bath sporting a spa tub and Juliette balcony, and a lofty gym that still retains its Keiser exercise equipment.

      Elsewhere is a secondary guest suite and a study, as well as a flexible lower-level space with its own entrance. The amenities continue among the garden-encased grounds, where an expansive veranda steps down to an eye-catching circular pool and pool house beyond. There’s also a detached two-car garage.

      Click here for more photos of the Hollywood Hills residence.

      Marcelo Lagos

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      NFL Star Joey Bosa Is Asking $4 Million for His L.A. Home

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      Last July, while he was still on the Los Angeles Chargers roster, Joey Bosa doled out $3.5 million for a home in the South Bay area of L.A. Now, after a trade that takes him to the AFC East Champion Buffalo Bills next season, the NFL defensive end has decided to hand over the keys to the residence with a nearly $500,000 jump in price, asking a dash under $4 million. Stephanie Younger and Chloe Nash of the Stephanie Younger Group at Compass hold the listing.

      Resting amid a corner parcel spanning nearly a quarter of an acre in the Westport Heights neighborhood of Westchester near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, where the Chargers and Rams both compete, the two-tone stucco and wood-sided structure was built in 2023. Inside, five bedrooms and an equal number of baths are spread across a little more than 4,400 square feet of three-level living space boasting wide-plank hardwood floors throughout.

      The fireside great room has a wall of sliding glass doors spilling out to the backyard.

      Jason Shields

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      A walkway passes over a reflecting pool before emptying out at a large custom metal front door that pivots into an entry foyer with a curving glass-lined staircase and a seating area. The main level is highlighted by a fireside living room that connects to an eat-in kitchen sporting ebony-hued cabinetry and Miele appliances, with the entire space opening to the outside on both sides via sliding glass doors. An en suite bedroom tucked off in a corner by itself is currently arranged as a dining room.

      Holding court on the upper level are an adjoining office and seating area, a laundry room, and two more en suite bedrooms, as well as a primary suite hosting a fireplace, a balcony, a walk-in closet, and a bath equipped with dual vanities, a spa tub, and a glass-encased shower. A cascading water feature introduces the lower entertainment level, which offers a full bath, a wine and wet bar, and a “cinema zone.” A gym Bosa trained in has professional-grade equipment that comes with the sale of the property.

      All the gear in Bosa’s state-of-the-art gym is included in the sale of the house.

      Jason Shields

      RELATED: NFL Star Nick Bosa’s South Florida Condo Is Up for Grabs at $1.75 Million

      Rounding it all out are the tree-laced yards, which are spotlighted by an infinity-edge pool with a spa, a barbecue and bar setup, and a fire pit conversation area. There’s also an attached two-car garage out front, plus a whole-home solar system.

      Bosa, the son of former NFL player John Bosa and older brother of Nick Bosa, who is currently a defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers, agreed to a one-year, $12.61 million contract with the Bills in March. The 29-year-old Florida native, who was originally drafted third overall by the Chargers in the 2016 NFL draft, was the last remaining player on the lineup from when the team played in San Diego.

      Click here for more photos of the South Bay residence.

      Jason Shields

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      Charlie Chaplin Once Parked His Fire Trucks Where This $12.5 Million L.A. Home Now Stands

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      On its face, it may not seem like Charlie Chaplin and Sam Francis have much in common. The former was one of the most iconic comedians and filmmakers of our time, and the latter was a world-renowned abstract expressionist huge in Southern California’s art scene, yet both men have ties to one address in Santa Monica.

      Mere blocks from the beach, the property was once owned by Chaplin, who used it as a garage for his fire-truck collection. Francis came along later, turning it into his home and studio, where he hosted other notable L.A. artists like Ed Ruscha, Ken Price, Larry Bell, and Ed Moses. A 2006 fire destroyed much of Francis’s former creative compound, but a new owner constructed a fresh, modern abode with the help of the Malibu-based architect Christopher Sorensen. That residence is now on the market for $12.5 million, listed by Frank Langen and Lili Geller at Compass.

      Hand-carved Indonesian stone tubs are found in the bathrooms.

      Anthony Barcelo

      While the home itself is relatively new, the design brought in tons of elements that connect it to days of yore—far before Chaplin and Francis came into the picture. The entrance gate has been repurposed from 500-year-old monastery doors, while the teak floors date back 300 years. There’s certainly a contemporary-meets-Zen aesthetic on display here, and the property’s water features play into that as well: The rectangular pool actually flows into the kitchen, with a floor-to-ceiling pane of bulletproof glass serving as the dividing line between indoors and out.

      RELATED: This 1930s Pied-à-Terre in L.A. Was Designed by a Pioneering Architect. Now It’s up for Grabs.

      Despite some of these more eclectic features, the home still feels distinctly comfortable and relaxed. Soaring ceilings top the main entertaining spaces, and every area opens right up to the yard. The impressive primary suite has its own kitchenette just steps from the bed, and the closet is a full-size room with glass-fronted cabinets so you can easily peek in on all your sartorial fancies. Hand-carved Indonesian stone tubs are featured in the bathrooms, with five bedrooms and seven baths in total.

      The primary suite’s massive walk-in closet and dressing room.

      Anthony Barcelo

      In the yard, which is more of a central courtyard than a backyard, the pool and spa are accompanied by a built-in grill and a seating area centered around a fire pit. Sculptural landscaping comes courtesy of Johnston Vidal Projects. Built to LEED principles, the home also includes solar-powered backup systems that could supply several weeks of off-grid power.

      Click here to see all the photos of the Santa Monica property.

      Anthony Barcelo

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      Tori Latham

      Tori Latham is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. She was previously a copy editor at The Atlantic, and has written for publications including The Cut and The Hollywood Reporter. When not…

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      Vanessa Hudgens’s Former L.A. Home Just Hit the Market for $4.4 Million

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      Six years ago, Vanessa Hudgens sold a custom-built home in Los Angeles for nearly $3.2 million after just two months on the market, albeit for 20 percent less than her original $3.9 million asking price. Now the actress, singer, and entrepreneur’s former pad in the San Fernando Valley community of Studio City has returned to the market, this time for a speck under $4.4 million. Michael J. Okun in the Sherman Oaks office of Sotheby’s International Realty holds the listing.

      The High School Musical alum acquired the Mediterranean-inspired spread in 2008 shortly after it was built for $2.75 million when she was only 19 years old and lived there until 2019. Sited on a hillside parcel in the Wrightwood Estates neighborhood, the multi-level white stucco and terracotta-roof dwelling sits atop a street-level three-car garage and features five bedrooms and seven baths in roughly 5,300 square feet laced with Moorish and Moroccan touches.

      The fireside sitting room has French doors spilling out to the backyard.

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      A curving set of steps leads up to the carved wood front door, which opens into a double-height foyer displaying a striking curving staircase. From there, a formal sitting room has French doors spilling out to the backyard and a two-way fireplace that connects on the other side to a formal dining room boasting a gold-leaf ceiling and a horseshoe-shaped doorway accented with wrought iron grillwork. An adjacent kitchen is outfitted with sage-hued cabinetry, granite countertops, high-end appliances, and a window-lined breakfast nook.

      Other main-level highlights include a fireside family room with built-in cabinetry and a tiered movie theater. The upper level holds a primary suite sporting a mosaic-tiled two-way fireplace, a private balcony, an office space, and an inviting bath equipped with a spa tub and steam shower. Outdoors, the resort-like grounds span over a third of an acre and host a freeform pool with a spillover spa and waterfall, plus a terrace that’s ideal for alfresco entertaining with a barbecue station.

      A two-way fireplace connects the sitting room to a formal dining room topped with a gold-leaf ceiling.

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      RELATED: Singer Leona Lewis Just Listed Her L.A. Home With Sweeping Views for $4 Million

      Hudgens, who currently resides in another Studio City home with her husband, former pro baseball shortstop and outfielder Cole Tucker, and their first child, achieved widespread acclaim with the role of Gabriella Montez in Disney’s High School Musical franchise. The 36-year-old California native went on to appear in several TV shows and films, including Spring Breakers, Sucker Punch, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, The Princess Switch series, and live Grease and Rent specials. She also co-founded and owns the businesses Caliwater and KNOW Beauty.

      Click here for more photos of the Studio City residence.

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      Sara Gilbert Puts Her Modern L.A. Farmhouse Back on the Market for $10 Million

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      Now that she’s wrapped up her seven-season run on The Conners, Sara Gilbert is doubling down on her efforts to sell the modern farmhouse-style spread in L.A.’s historic Hancock Park neighborhood she’s owned for nearly a decade. After first putting the property on the market a little more than a month ago at $11 million with no takers, the place […] More

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      Inside Kylie Jenner’s $80 Million Property Portfolio

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      Hidden Hills, a gated suburb about 30 miles west of downtown L.A., is one of the most celebrity-favored enclaves in all of Southern California. Madonna has lived there, so have Jennifer Lopez and Drake, along with a slew of sports stars. Prominent among the residents is the Kardashian-Jenner clan, with Kris, Kim, Khloe, and Kylie all maintaining lavish spreads there.

      Jenner purchased her fourth property in Hidden Hills while still a teenager, in September 2016, for the very grown-up sum of $12.05 million. Spanning 13,200 square feet and set on 1.4 acres, the eight-bedroom, 11-bathroom Cape Cod–style home was built in 2015 and initially listed for nearly $13 million. Tucked away near the end of a cul-de-sac—and just a short distance from the Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park—the light-filled residence offers sweeping views of Los Angeles, a gourmet kitchen with two oversized islands, a great room with sliding glass walls, a custom theater, a game room with a wet bar, an office with a fireplace, a gym, and a massage room. A far cry from a typical 19-year-old’s bedroom, the primary suite includes dual walk-in closets, a stone-clad bathroom, and a large balcony with pastoral views. 

      Outside, there’s a covered patio, fire pit, pool, spa, and a six-car garage. A detached guesthouse adds to the appeal, complete with its own bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, sitting room, private entrance, and sunny courtyard. Jenner, who lives primarily in her lavish Holmby Hills home, is reportedly building another home in Hidden Hills.  More