Leonardo DiCaprio

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In April of 2018, Leonardo DiCaprio of “Titanic,” “Wolf of Wall Street,” and “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” added a newly purchased property to his already impressive real estate portfolio. The Hollywood A-lister acquired a lavish Los Feliz residence on Red Oak Drive from musician Moby through a trust. The sale was closed at $4.91 million, and the estate titled Red Oak Manor reportedly served as home to a member of DiCaprio’s family. Now, the Oscar-winning actor is bidding farewell to the marvelous manor listing it at $5.75 million.

As his primary residence, it is reported that DiCaprio calls Malibu his home. First purchasing a house there in 1998, he paid $23 million for a more expansive 1.8-acre spread in 2016. Other notable properties he’s acquired consist of Madonna’s former home he purchased in the 1990s, a mid-century modern space in Palm Springs, a chic New York City apartment, a compound property on the Sunset Strip, and an island in Belize. Although the star boasts several impressive estates, he is equally generous with his property assets. Earlier this year, DiCaprio’s purchased a Los Feliz home from “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson for $7.1 million and gifted it to his mother. Additionally, he also paid $4.9 million for another Los Feliz home to gift his father.

Built in 1926, Red Oak Manor spans 4,644 square feet and features five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Located near the foothills of Griffith Park and beyond the gates of Los Feliz Oaks and its forested setting, the old-fashioned English style property has since been “restored and totally reimagined” by Moby. With its traditional custom millwork, groin-vault ceilings, and elaborate fireplaces, the contemporary makeover presents a new kitchen with marble countertops and walk-in pantry, formal dining, lofted study, gym, steam room, and a security system. The spacious common areas offer hardwood floors, high ceilings, and stately paned windows for a clean, neutral aesthetic with plentiful lighting.

On the upper level of the two-story home, the two primary suites offer theatrical drama with their marble bathrooms yet still evoke a comfortable feel. The guest suite has its own secret entrance with access to a full bath and steam room. Outside, the expansive exterior descends to a leafy space with a swimming pool, spa, patio, and al fresco dining area.

Brett Lawyer of Hilton & Hyland holds the listing for this property.

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson

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In 2013, Ferguson, an Emmy-nominated actor, and his husband, Justin Mikita, purchased the Los Feliz residence for $4.55 million. Over the years, the couple added their personal touches to transform the 1920s style property into their own humble abode. In collaboration with designer Peter Gurski, the end product of their lavish home was grand enough to earn a feature in Architectural Digest. Before Ferguson and Mikita though, another renowned celebrity resided in and renovated the property. The extravagant pool and waterfall were installed by pop icon Gwen Stefani who purchased the home in 1998 before selling it in 2007.

As Ferguson is now planning to bid farewell to his former Los Feliz residence, the home is ready to be passed onto another Hollywood star. Last month Ferguson had listed the property for $6,995,000. However, the closing price for which DiCaprio purchased the home was slightly higher at $7.1 million. DiCaprio reportedly resides in the Bird Streets neighborhood but owns one home nearby that he purchased in 2018 for a family member. It appears that Ferguson’s former home may be intended for a similar purpose, but regardless, will be a grand addition to DiCaprio’s real estate portfolio.

Leonardo DiCaprio

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The 5,000 square foot Los Feliz property spans half an acre of landscaped grounds. Resting above street level, the four-bedroom home opens to a two-story formal entry. The spacious living area features 25-foot ceilings and a stone fireplace. The eat-in chef’s kitchen presents a breakfast nook, built-in cabinets, and a wine fridge. The family room doubles as a media room with a projector and drop screen. The library is equipped with tall ceilings, stained-glass windows, and Juliet balconies. Heading upstairs, the master bedroom features a terrace and an ensuite bathroom with a separate tub and shower. Decorative elements of the home include designer wallpaper and a coffered ceiling. Other perks include an office, gym, meditation room, pool, observation deck, and a three-car garage.

Jennifer Akbari with Compass represented the seller. Brett Lawyer with Hilton & Hyland represented the buyer.

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Famous faces are making regular appearances at Art Basel, museum benefits, and auctions. While personal tastes vary–these art collecting celebs have walls in their homes that would rival any gallery show.

Leonardo DiCaprio's Art Collection

Call DiCaprio "The Wolf of Wall Art." This guy is a fixture on the art auction circuit. He may try to keep a low profile with a cap pulled low over his eyes, but it's hard for him to hide once the bidding starts.

One of DiCaprio's first big art purchases was a Jean-Michel Basquiat drawing. He told the Wall Street Journal, "I’ve continued to be a huge admirer of Basquiat.”

He has also purchased work by Andy Warhol, Picasso, Takashi Murakami, Oscar Murillo, Walton Ford, Ed Ruscha, and Mark Ryden.

DiCaprio has even found ways to combine his philanthropic work with art appreciation. In 2013, he held "The 11th Hour Sale" a Christie's charity auction to benefit some of his environmental causes. During the event, DiCaprio purchased a painting by his friend Walton Ford for $250,000. At Sean Penn’s Haiti Rising Gala charity auction in Beverly Hills, DiCaprio purchased a work by Ed Ruscha for $125,000.

Last year, DiCaprio made headlines for having to surrender a $3.2 million Picasso and a $9 million Basquiat to the US government. The works were connected to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad embezzlement scandal. Because the art in question were gifts, DiCaprio was not charged with any crimes or implicated in any wrongdoing. A statement from the actor about the pieces read, "Mr. DiCaprio is grateful for the support of the government in this effort and continues to hope that justice is done in this matter."

Because of the immense value of the artwork DiCaprio deals in, he often consults advisors, like his art dealer friend David Nahmad, before making large purchases.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Love of Art

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have several ties to the art world. Jay performed his song “Picasso Baby” at Pace Gallery in 2013. Beyoncé hired the Ethiopian artist Awol Erizku to take her pregnancy-announcement photos, and the resulting images "broke the internet." Erizku's work is known for colorful compositions that repurpose found objects. He said in a 2015 interview, "I make things that I want to see in the world." He wasn't the only artist to be inspired by Queen B and Jay. Damien Hirst has also made two artworks inspired by the couple.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have collected art from Andy Warhol, Richard Prince, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tim Noble and Sue Webster, George Condo, Laurie Simmons, David Hammons, Richard Prince, and Ed Ruscha.

"Dustheads" by Jean Michel Basquiat sold in 2015 for 49 million

The couple regularly attends Art Basel in Miami. Beyoncé also shared some insight into her love of the artist Basquiat on her blog, "What I find in the artwork of Jean-Michel Basquiat I search for every day in music. His art is musical, his broad strokes, he is lyrical and raw."

In 2014, Jay-Z dressed up like Basquiat and Beyoncé went out as artist Frida Kahlo for Halloween. Art is a way of life for these two.

Brad Pitt's Art and Furniture

In addition to his collaboration with Frank Pollaro making art deco furniture, Pitt made a splash at Art Basel Switzerland in 2009 when he dropped $1 million on Neo Rauch’s colorful 9-foot long racetrack painting "Etappe."

Pitt has also been a long-term donor to the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art–even applying at one point to serve on their board.

Appraisers estimate Pitt's art collection to be worth $25 million. His holdings include works by Banksy, Dom Pattinson, Ed Ruscha and Richard Serra.

Since his split from Angelina Jolie, Pitt has turned his attention to art making. He spent a month at the studio of artist Thomas Houseago learning how to make sculpture.

Other Notable Celebrity Art Collectors

This painting by Fernand Legér hangs in Madonna's living room.

Madonna was a young club kid when the pop art movement and Andy Warhol's warehouse took over New York City. She dated Basquiat for a hot minute in the 1980s and now has an art collection worth $100 million. She has been friends with many successful artists during her long career.

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka have a Harlem townhouse filled with art. They especially like the oil painting in their living room by artist Kehinde Wiley.

David and Victoria Beckham are well-known patrons on the art circuit too.

Victoria teamed up with Sotheby's earlier this year for a curated exhibition of 16 paintings by "Old Masters." She handpicked all of the pieces displayed.

David and Victoria have filled their home with "love-themed" art from some of the hottest artists on the market. For his daughter Harper's birthday, David commissioned a piece entitled "Daddy's Girl" from Damien Hirst. Victoria purchased a neon heart by Tracy Emin that says, "I Felt You And I Knew You Loved Me." The couple has gifted each other artwork by Emin for years.

Their enviable collection also includes works by Jeff Koons, Banksy, Eddie Peake, Yayoi Kusama and Andy Warhol.

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Among Moby's improvements were sustainable wood floors throughout, complete electrical rewiring, additional built-ins in the public areas, a beautiful eat-in kitchen with add-on chef's pantry, and a secluded guest suite with a "speakeasy" hidden entrance to a full bath and steam room.

Moby also oversaw the planting of a veritable forest of trees on the lot. DiCaprio appreciated the former owner being a fellow conservationist. He reportedly paid over asking price for the home after several potential buyers put in competing bids. It finally became Dicaprio's through his trust to the tune of $4.91 million.

The home's towering vaulted ceiling adds to the living areas sense of airy openness. The view of mature pines outside of almost every window makes the house a buffered sanctuary on Red Oak Drive.

The double master suites are upstairs. One has an attached study that Moby used as a yoga studio. The other includes an extra en-suite bedroom with office study and vast closet space.

When DiCaprio comes to visit his relative, he'll most likely keep a low-profile–maybe using the lower-level guest suite that includes an assistant's office and that cool "speakeasy" hidden entrance to the spa bath. The property is also walled and gated for added security.

The footprint includes 20 rooms total: five bedrooms, six full baths, two half baths, three fireplaces, a formal entry, a service entrance, a living room, breakfast area, powder room, fitness area, and great room.

The outdoor living area spans over 1,000 square feet and includes plenty of covered entertainment space in addition to a pool and spa.

This property is a pristine example of how to modernize and ecologically improve a historic home while maintaining the custom millwork, mantles, molding, and character of the original architecture.

DiCaprio is active in the California real estate market and has owned several homes in the Los Angeles area over the years. He sold his Malibu compound in 2016 for $10.95 million. He still owns a home in Silverlake, plus Madonna's former house along with the property next door to it in "The Birds," an ultra-exclusive spot on the slopes between Sunset Plaza Drive and Trousdale Estates in Beverly Hills.

Photos courtesy of Sotheby's International.

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According to the deed filed with the county and accessed on Property Shark, Mr. DiCaprio closed on the home in March using a trust. He has numerous high-end properties, most of which are rented out, in the Los Angeles area. Seller Moby took two years to rehab the 4,644-square-foot, 1920’s manor-style home which is referred by listing agents, Patrick Martin and Gwen Banta of Sotheby’s International Realty as “Moby’s Los Feliz Masterpiece.” The rehab, while well done, is nothing spectacular. White walls, a white kitchen and light wood flooring are offset by stonework and bean pool outside. The property sits on a quarter-acre lot in hillside neighborhood of Central L.A. behind a thicket of trees and hedges.

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DiCaprio has proven to be a voracious real estate investor and his properties range from high-end New York condos to suburban LA area family homes. The property was on the market for only a few weeks when he snapped it up in March. Moby paid $3.4 million for it two year prior. According to the Los Angeles Times, the actor purchased the home for a family member and won’t be living there. Lucky family member.

DiCaprio seems to collect homes like he does supermodels’ phone numbers. A few of the prized pieces in his property portfolio include a Hollywood Hills compound he purchased in 1994 for $4 million (it’s actually two side-by-side properties, one of which was purchased from Madonna for $2 million) and which he has rented to actor pals.

A beach bungalow was purchased in 1998 for $1,775,000. The modest three-bedroom two-bath home with 1,765 square feet also has a deck, hot tub and views of the Pacific. The actor listed the home in September for $10.95 million before trimming a million off the price and then taking it off the market deciding to use it as a rental.

He also owns a Battery Park condo, which he first purchased in 2008 for $3.67 million and then the unit next door in 2014 for $8 million. "Riverhouse, One Rockefeller Park," 2 River Terrace in Battery Park is a building filled with eco- and health-conscious amenities. Filtered water, air, a yoga studio and more have seen fellow celebs like Tyra Banks and Oliver Stone take up residence.

The 43 year-old A-Lister also has a 7.022 square-foot Palm Springs pad, which he purchased in 2014 for $5.2 million. It’s old-school Hollywood glam: Built in 1964, the six-bedroom, seven-and-a-half bathroom spread had a guesthouse, pool, gym, tennis court and mountain views. It’s currently a vacation rental priced at $3,750/night.

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By far the most impressive piece of real estate in the DiCaprio portfolio is one of his cheapest. He purchased an island near Belize in 2005 for $1.75 million. Blackadore Caye is being developed along with partner Paul Scialla, into an eco-friendly resort and is due to open this year. Initial renderings show it to be top-notch luxury. But the place will serve more than Michelin-rated food. The idea in buying the island was to preserve its ecosystem.

"We don’t want to just do less harm or even have zero impact, but to actually help heal the island, to make it better than before," Scialla told the New York Times. A worthy cause, at a lofty price.

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Just a few weeks ago, we reported on a property featured in The Wolf of Wall Street that had been placed on the market. Now we're learning that another home from the Academy Award-nominated film is for sale.

Located in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood, 64 Prospect Park West, is currently available for $3.95 million. Five bedrooms, three and half bathrooms, a full basement, and a garage accompany the home with spacious rooms for dining and lounging.

There's an eat-in chef’s kitchen, radiant-floor heating, and a private garden on the first floor, while the second floor boasts three bedrooms with views of Prospect Park. The top floor houses a couple more bedrooms and a terrace.

In Wolf, this 64 Prospect Park West address was used as the backdrop for the home of the aunt of main character, Jordan Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio.

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Currently on the market for $3.89 million is "Mill Hill Farm," which was seen in the 2013 Martin Scorsese-directed hit, Wolf of Wall Street.

Located in Mill Neck, New York, the property houses a five-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom single-family home; a 16-stall barn; a four-stall shed; an area for sick and injured horses; and what is known as Nassau County’s only Olympic-size equestrian arena. It features almost seven acres of land.

The perfectly manicured lot that houses Mill Hill Farm is totally fenced in, providing both privacy and security.

Photos courtesy of the New York Post

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Original Spider-Man Tobey Maguire is selling his Los Angeles estate for $10.25 million, less than a year after purchasing it for $8.45 million. Yes, your “friendly neighborhood Spider-Man” is packing his bags again—this time for profit. Superheroes are restless souls anyway.

Actor Tobey Maguire's 6,320-square-foot Brentwood estate is on the market for $10.25 million.

The eclectic residence on Carmelina Avenue was designed by renowned southern California architect John Byers.

The family room has soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams and skylights.

Dining room and kitchen

Kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

Located in Brentwood, Maguire’s property is a virtual celeb web which has snagged both talk show host Ricki Lake and Friends alum Courteney Cox, who previously called this gorgeous residence home. The 6,320-square-foot plantation-style estate on Carmelina Avenue features five-and-a-half bathrooms and six bedrooms—five bedrooms on the first floor, and a separate upstairs guest suite (where we’re guessing Maguire’s best bud Leonardo DiCaprio may have crashed at some point).

The residence was designed by renowned southern California architect John Byers, whose sprawling creation cuts across three-quarters of an acre. The private gated residence seamlessly connects indoors with outdoors via a suite terrace, a covered courtyard, oversized windows, skylights, and French doors… countless French doors begging to be opened! Natural light floods the home from every corner (presumably to turn off the dark).

Master bedroom suite

Upstairs guest suite with terrace

Terrace with backyard view

The plantation-style estate features six bedrooms, many with French doors that lead directly to the yard.

Five bedrooms grace the first floor, including this colorful guest room with matching drums

The home features an eclectic mix of styles: vaulted ceilings in the family room buttressed by exposed wood beams and skylights; varied floor surfaces from light marble to modern dark hardwood to subway tile; a mini sauna; exotic wood tables (e.g. an intentionally distressed deck table); Far East-influenced metal or carved lanterns; and some sort of foliage-covered Buddhist relic near the entrance. The massive master suite boasts two fireplaces and a glass dome skylight in the bathroom suite.

Master bathroom with glass dome skylight

The residence has five-and-a-half bathrooms.

Half bathroom with mini sauna

Outdoors, the backyard showcases a covered exterior living room deck, a covered BBQ court, a small carriage house gym, a pool, Jacuzzi and lush landscaping—even a few trees and vines from which Spider-Man can swing. The private estate is a prime location with a 35,000-plus square flat lot overall.

Outdoor living room deck accented with Far East lanterns and candles

The estate invites fresh air indoors for a seamless connection. Exotic deck items include an intentionally distressed deck table.

Backyard pool

A mysterious Buddhist relic, dressed in tropical foliage

Golden Globe nominee Maguire acted in quirky films as a teen and lost many roles to his friend DiCaprio, but he registered as a certified A-lister after starring in the original Spider-Man trilogy (directed by Sam Raimi) from 2002 to 2007. After script and production complications for a planned fourth installment, he hung up his red-and-blue tights for good. Now, he's also hung a "for sale" sign on the house he shares with his wife, jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer—the house that was paid for by "Spider-Man."

Maguire as Spider-Man

With this home on the market, celebs will surely come calling. After all, a superhero, a talker, and a "friend" have already shacked up here. We humbly predict Oprah Winfrey will be its next owner—after all, she’s a superhero, a talker and our friend.

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Among the residence's slew of "healthy" features are Vitamin C-infused showers, meant to help eliminate residual chlorine and promote healthier skin and hair; a photo-catalytic Wellshield (read: an anti-microbial coating on frequently touched surfaces, such as the kitchen's quartzite countertops); customizable circadian rhythm lighting; EMF shielding on wires; and of course, filtered air and water.

The jaw-dropping four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath duplex—whose interiors are designed by SFA Design—showcases a gorgeous hand-crafted metal staircase that winds through two floors of indoor living, ultimately leading to a gorgeous enclosed, 367-square-foot solarium wrapped by over than 2,200 square feet of private rooftop terrace exclusive to the residence. Sliding glass walls then lead to a splendid roof deck, portions of which are reserved for landscaped gardens, a wet bar, an outdoor spa, and several seating areas, all available for customization.

The three-level home's incredible kitchen comes equipped with a juicing station; a window-box herbarium; a six-burner Viking range; an ultra-quiet Bosch dishwasher; a 78-bottle dual-zone wine refrigerator; and a Sub Zero 36-inch fridge-and-freezer.

In addition, its sumptuous master suite's enviable onyx bath boasts double basin vanities; a Jacuzzi Fuzion whirlpool with 14 jets; a separate steam shower; a bespoke light therapy system; a Toto water closet with a remote-controlled bidet; a heated reflexology path to promote balance; and a radiant-heated limestone floor.

Packed with so many ultra-luxe amenities, this decadent pad is clearly worth its eye-popping price tag. And with Leo currently in control of the penthouse's million-dollar parking spot (until the Delos jewel finds an owner, that is), its residents-to-be can pretty much guarantee rubbing shoulders with the Hollywood prince, if they're willing to share...

For more information about 66 East 11th Street's awe-inspiring penthouse, click here.

Photos courtesy of Curbed.

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Just last month, the Hollywood star bought an $8 million pad next to a $4 million apartment he owns at the "green" 2 River Terrace in Battery Park City. His newest buy is a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath condo on the fourth floor of the Delos building, located at 66 East 11th Street. The "WELL Certified" structure includes a number of luxe amenities including vitamin C-infused showers; purified air and water; a circulated aromatherapy air supply; posture-supportive heat reflexology flooring; and "dawn simulation," thanks to a circadian lighting design. The building also grants its residents access to a wellness concierge curated by Donna Karan's Urban Zen.

The actor is also permitted to park in a million-dollar parking spot, which comes with another one of the building's units: an 8,000-square-foot duplex penthouse, until the apartment finds an owner.

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We knew it would happen someday. Leonardo DiCaprio finally ditched his Malibu residence for $17.3M to the right buyer. This home has been on and off the market repeatedly. Last priced at $18.9M, you may think the beloved actor took a bit of a hit on this one...just remember that he purchased the property for $6M! Not bad, Leo.

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This residence is composed of three separate units totaling seven bedrooms and six baths, offers a rooftop terrace, deck, patio, massive floor-to-ceiling windows, two kitchens and gorgeous beachfront views. What's not to love?

Leo seems to be spending the majority of his time in NYC, so we hope this superstar property sells soon.

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As we launch into spring, the recently updated house, guesthouse, and detached loft holding a personal gym make this property as an ideal find for a seasonal rental.

Photographs courtesy of www.zillow.com

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The property in question is one of two homes the actor owns in the Malibu area, although the actor reportedly spends most of his time at his Battery Park-area eco-friendly penthouse in New York. The home is also available for rent at a rate of $75,000 a month.

Source and photos courtesy the Daily Mail. 

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DiCaprio is putting his Malibu Colony beachfront home on the market for $75,000 a month for long term rentals. For an agreement of less than six months, the price is $115,000 per month.

The freshly remodeled home features a four-bedroom main home and a detached two-bedroom guest house. There's also a loft with a gym, a seventh bedroom and a media room. Malibu Beach views accent the 2,600 square foot home nestled on nearly half an acre of prime California real estate. The area is also home to Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Bette Midler.

The 1927-built home was last moved on the real estate market in 2002 for $6 million and is one of two properties DiCaprio owns in Malibu. He also owns two homes in Los Angeles and an eco-friendly home in Battery Park in New York.

Source: zillow.com

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