Joyce Rey presents

Former home of Hollywood legend and AMPAS founder Frank Lloyd. Restored and Renovated Classic Spanish Villa Compound. Apx. 1/2 acre of expansive grounds w/ multiple outdoor living and entertaining areas plus guest house and pool cabana. One of Los Feliz's most coveted legacy estate properties w/ explosive DTLA city views to the coast. Distinctive original details & romantic Hollywood character remain. Exposed beaming and trusses adorn high vaulted ceilings. Grand formal living room featuring separate study and library rooms. Kitchen has been updated to an open concept kitchen/den. Primary Room with dual bathrooms includes a steam shower, infinity soaking tub, and huge shared walk-in closet. Several outdoor dining areas with bistro-lit covered pergolas and a rustic waterfall grotto. State of the art pool with outdoor kit/bath pool cabana. Detached Guest House with vintage fireplace, bathroom, and an outdoor shower. Top of the line Home Theatre, Wine cellar (with wine tasting room), Solar System, Full security system with recessed wall monitors, and Nest HVAC control. Bring the family, a generational estate rarely available and irreplaceable. Subject Offering is contiguous with an adjacent property that could also be available for sale.

Address: 2310 N Catalina St, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Price: $7,995,000

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For more information, please contact Joyce Rey at 310-291-6646 or joyce@joycerey.com

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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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Harry Styles

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Olivia Wilde

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English pop icon Harry Styles and American actress Olivia Wilde have been romantically linked since January when they were spotted attending a wedding hand in hand. Styles is set to star in “Don’t Worry Darling,” a psychological thriller film directed by Wilde. The celebrity couple have sparked much public discourse yet appear to be happily in love. Over the course of their relationship, the 27-year-old musician and the 37-year-old movie star have lived in the Hollywood Hills home of Styles’ longtime manager, Jeff Azoff, before their voyage to London. Last month, the duo reportedly embarked on a summer getaway with quality time in Italy.

Continuing the trajectory of their romance, the couple have now taken residence in a Los Feliz rental. The love nest is meant to serve as a temporary home as Wilde films her role in Damien Chazelle’s upcoming film “Babylon” alongside Hollywood A-listers Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie. The celebrity couple’s newfound abode was sold in 2019 for $3.3 million to Spanish songstress Lourdes Hernández and husband Zach Leigh who completely reconstructed and renovated the home into a modern, chic space. Now, the property is reportedly being rented by Styles and Wilde at $13,600 a month.

Built in 1981, the contemporary Los Feliz residence spans nearly 4,000 square feet and features five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Entering the gated property, the single-story home opens to a foyer with a gracious grand piano. The interior layout presents two living areas: one that is cozy and comfortable, and the formal space with built-in bookcases. The renovated Scandinavian style kitchen offers a spacious center island and breakfast nook. The décor encompasses an industrial chic aesthetic with neutral tones, pale hardwood flooring, metal light fixtures, and a contrasting array of windows to offer warmth.

Outside, the exterior space highlights a standalone bar adjacent to the swimming pool that is surrounded by lush green lawn. Additionally, the backyard offers a built-in barbeque and covered patio perfect for entertaining. Other amenities of the lovers abode include an at-home gym, hot tub, office, and music room.

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Chris Pine

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Chris Pine has primarily stayed off the tabloid radar with his real estate portfolio unlike many Hollywood stars with their myriad of extravagant estates. Pine reportedly resides in his Los Feliz home which he purchased from actor Jason Lee in 2010 for $3.1 million. Recently, though, Pine has acquired another abode in Valley Village, Los Angeles. The newly purchased home was last sold in 2015 for $899,000 and in January of this year, it was once more listed on the market at $1.35 million. After several months, Pine secured the purchase at a slightly heightened price of $1.375 million. However, despite his efforts and investment, this residence is reportedly intended to be a gift for a relative. Although it is unknown who exactly the property will be going to, the humble Valley Village house will surely make a welcoming home.

Built in 1947, Pine’s newfound property spans 1,800 square feet of living space and includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The quaint home highlights a charming interior of two living rooms with wood flooring and a fireplace. The open style kitchen is equipped with white and red cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and space for a dining table and chairs. The remodeled master suite presents a seating area, large windows, and a newly renovated bathroom with a walk-in glass shower and dual vanities. Stepping outside, the exterior offers 9,000 square feet of space perfect for lounging or entertaining. The covered patio area is surrounded by eco-friendly landscaping with artificial grass and a solar-heated pool. The backyard also features a 400 square foot converted garage or bonus room with an ensuite bathroom and detached shed that can be converted into a home office.

Kevin Crosby with Coldwell Banker Realty represented the seller. Jeffrey Hartman with Coldwell Banker Realty represented the buyer.

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Zac Efron

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In 2013, Efron purchased the posh compound at just under $4 million. Located in the Oaks area of Los Feliz, the contemporary residence served as home to the movie star for several years before being listed on the market in December of 2020 for $5.9 million. Earlier this year, the price was reduced to $5,575,000 and once more to $5.3 million two months later. The California native currently appears to be traveling the globe for his Netflix show, “Down to Earth With Zac.” Reportedly, he has also made a real estate deal in Australia where he recently purchased a property.

Efron’s former Los Feliz residence spans 5,644 square feet and includes five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Built in 1964, the property currently emulates a contemporary aesthetic and is described as “a perfect celebrity haven.” The home is accessed from a long-gated driveway with stone pathway and glass door. The interior layout features a living room with fireplace, dining area, and walls of glass to accompany the open floor plan with seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The chef’s kitchen highlights a center island, breakfast bar with seating, and walls of storage. Stepping outside, the exterior space presents a newly renovated pool with waterfall, spa, and decks running the length of the home. The floating style stairs lead to a game room equipped with a billiard table and shuffleboard. The primary suite on the main level features dark toned walls, fireplace, and balcony offering grand views of the downtown cityscape. In addition to three more bedrooms downstairs, the property includes a separate guesthouse with its own bedroom and bathroom. Other perks of the home include an office, gym, wine cellar, carport, and security cameras.

Kathrin Nicholson of The Agency represented the seller while John Fanelly of Del Rey Urban Brokerage represented the buyer.

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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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Actress, singer, and dancer Ashley Tisdale announced her own interior design company Frenshe Interiors, which is named after her lifestyle blog Frenshe. Tisdale, 35, launched her company posting a picture via Instagram on February 24 of a kitchen she renovated with her father and contractor, Michael Tisdale.

“Welcome to my passion project! Over the years I’ve gotten to work with some amazing interior designers and learned a lot about myself in the process,” she captioned the post. “My dad and I have started to work together on projects for other clients and I can’t wait to share with you. This page will have my own work and also designs that inspire me.”

On March 4, Tisdale officially announced her company on her Frenshe blog titled “Introducing My New Passion Project: Frenche Interiors.” In the blog post, Tisdale goes into detail about her home renovation process, which unlocked her love for design.

“We were looking to move to our dream area over the last couple of years and when we got the chance we jumped at it even though the house was falling apart,” she wrote when describing bringing her house back to life.

The project began as a personal home renovation project, which turned into her new interior design business. The renovated home is located in Los Angeles’s Los Feliz neighborhood and was sold for $5.78 million.

Tisdale included before and after pictures of the property, so people can see how her vision came to life. Alongside her dad, Tisdale maintained the integrity of the home, while renovating much of the home including the roof, windows, and floors.

In February, Tisdale announced via Instagram that she took the Kelly Wearstler Masterclass. The masterclass is a 17-part course that takes aspiring designers through the world of interior design while perfecting their style through patterns, light, materials, architecture, and furniture.

For more information about Tisdale’s interior design jobs and accumulated knowledge visit Frenshe Interior’s Instagram.

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Ashley Tisdale

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Tisdale has been dipping into the real estate market as of lately, recently purchasing a new Mediterranean-style home in the Hollywood Hills. She has also launched her own interior design business, Frenshe Interiors. Tisdale found inspiration from her father, Mike Tisdale, who worked as a contractor throughout her childhood.

In a 2018 interview with Architectural Digest, Tisdale shared that it was her dream to renovate a home alongside her father. “I grew up with him building all these amazing houses – including Darren Star’s home in Los Angeles – and I missed working together,” she stated at the time.

While under Tisdale’s ownership, the Los Feliz villa has undergone remarkable changes. Built in 1923, the five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom residence blends Old World charm with modern sensibilities. Tisdale ensured to keep many of the original details throughout the home such as the leaded glass windows and lighting fixtures. She has added her own charm to the residence as well.

The incorporation of unique color schemes and patterns has created a delightful atmosphere throughout the home. Tisdale has added a deep teal in the dining room, a dark green hue in the formal dining area, a denim blue within one of the bathrooms, and intricate patterned wallpaper in the front foyer.

New European oak floors have also been added throughout the residence. The kitchen has been extensively updated with white subway tiles and a unique fireplace built into a breakfast nook nearby, designed with the help of her father. The main suite includes a private covered balcony and a vintage-style bathroom with white marble floors.

Outside is a spacious deck, a lounge area with a built-in grill, a large pool and a two-story guest house.

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Actress Kristen Stewart just purchased a $6 million Mediterranean Revival-style estate in Los Feliz, California.

Built in 1927, the 4,864-square-foot home holds four bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms, and stands two stories tall. It includes classic, red-tiled roofing, arched doorways, lantern lighting, and combination tile and oak wood floors. The garage has been recently converted into a guest suite with the identical Mediterranean style.

Over the years, the vintage home has been well-maintained revealing delightfully landscaped private gardens. The Spanish-tiled foyer reveals the authenticity and original charm of the estate with a wood-beam ceiling and large handcrafted doors. Just off the entrance, the step-down living room features a dynamic similar to the foyer with ceiling beams and a classic fireplace.

On the ground floor is the dining room, revealed by French doors that open out onto a covered loggia with enough space for a sitting area and a dining area. The upgraded, oversized kitchen is covered in olive green cabinetry with stainless steel appliances, a double oven, double burner, double refrigerator, and black kitchen island.

Upstairs, the main suite also has high ceilings as well as a dedicated sitting area, a nook with built-in chairs and French doors that lead to a balcony. The main bathroom features a double vanity with black countertops and lavender-and-black tiling on the floor. A saline pool and spa, lounging areas, and terracotta-style accents are on the outside.

This new home is an addition to another $2.2 million home owned by Stewart in the same area.

The listening was held by Sotheby’s International Realty broker Richard Yohon and Konstantine Valissarakos of Nourmand & Associates.

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Certainly one of the most important estates in Los Feliz and the Hollywood Hills. This grand mansion provides exceptional privacy, lush gardens, and boundless City & Ocean views. Rich with history, the stately Tudor Revival has famously hosted Hollywood’s glitterati for glowing decades. It was also the Russian Consulate from 1935 to 1951 and was witness to diplomatic events encompassing a global scale. A soaring entrance gallery is the centerpiece of an extraordinary lifestyle. The public rooms possess exquisite detail and baronial proportions offering French doors opening to large terrace lounges. Abundant light fills the residence, joining the interior with exterior, including the private swimming pool, framed by citrus trees & city views. The master suite occupies nearly half of the home’s private level and is a study in form, function, & wellness. Each bedroom is a full suite, providing grand proportions and cinematic vistas. More amenities: Movie Theater, Screening Rm, Fitness Rm, Wine Cellar & Guest House w/private entrance. Superlative.

Co-Listed with Dorothy Carter - Keller Williams

Address: 2405 Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz, CA 90027

Price: $14,950,000

For more more information, please contact Ernie Carswell at 310-345-7500 or ernie@carswellandassociates.com.

Ernie Carswell is the exclusive real estate company representing the Sunset Strip/West Hollywood real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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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.

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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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The Avengers are everywhere these days. When they aren't fighting supervillains or attempting to prevent the destruction of the universe, where do the core members of the Avengers live? How do their cinematic superhero homes compare with the real-life residences of the actors who portray them? It's time to assemble the details.

Iron Man/Robert Downey Jr.

For luxury home design, it's hard to beat Iron Man's mansion. This real residence partially inspired Tony Stark's house in the movie. Located in La Jolla, California, the 11,000-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 6-bath architectural marvel doesn't come with any Iron Man suits–but it does have a private beach.

San Diego architect Wallace Cunningham was given an unlimited budget to design a home that enhanced the natural landscape of the Torrey Pines State Reserve and provided awe-inspiring views of the ocean waves below it.

Aspiring billionaire playboys can watch Iron Man's cinematic journey in the glass and concrete home theater after getting some exercise in one of the many infinity pools dropped like luxury puddles all over the property.

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Actor Robert Downey Jr's East Hamptons cottage seems modest by Tony Stark's standards, but it does have a real working windmill and several clever touches of whimsy that you'd expect from one of Hollywood's most versatile actors.

Captain America/Chris Evans

At the end of Captain America: Civil War, super soldier Steve Rogers walks away from his shield and "Captain America" identity.

Maybe Steve Rogers will be looking for a new home soon as well–since the Brooklyn Heights apartment he keeps was damaged in battle. Over the years, the cozy nook with the warm fireplace provided a welcome hideout for many Marvel characters.

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The borough of Brooklyn showed its pride in being tied to the First Avenger, as Prospect Park recently unveiled a 13-foot tall bronze Captain America statue.

On the other coast, Chris Evans lives in Laurel Canyon in a recently renovated house he purchased for $3.5 million. When not on set, the Avengers actor refreshes in his steam shower and free-standing tub in a master bathroom made of limestone and Calcutta marble.

He can also practice his cooking skills in the gourmet chef's kitchen with Wolf range, marble countertops, and built-in Miele coffee maker.

If the Avengers cast wants to have a Beverly Hills dance party, Chris Evans' pool patio–wired for dynamic surround sound might be the best place to do it.

Thor/Chris Hemsworth

After the destruction of Asgard at the end of the movie Thor: Ragnarok, the god of thunder is what you might call "in the market" for a new universe.

Chris Hemsworth, on the other hand, enjoys a $7-million estate comprised of six separate buildings in New South Wales, Australia. The Down-Under retreat near Byron Bay resembles a Balinese resort and meanders down to a secluded beach.

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The palatial environment is impressive, but Chris has even bigger plans. The whole Hemsworth family is living in the surrounding buildings while the main house undergoes a massive $8-million renovation.

Hulk/Mark Ruffalo

The Hulk was comfortable soaking in a tub for two years in the Sakaar suite he was kept in as a champion Gladiator, but now that Bruce Banner is back to stay, he's going to need a safe house with a well-equipped lab. The Avenger with the infamous alter-ego has been homeless for much of the Marvel adventures. Hopefully, this scientist with seven Ph.D.'s will get some shelter from the storm soon.

Mark Ruffalo was feeling the opposite with too many homes. He sold his Brooklyn brownstone last year for $3.1 million to make his primary residence the 50-acre farmhouse he shares with his wife Sunrise Coigney in the foothills of the Catskills. The Sullivan County homestead, which runs along the Delaware River, is an attractive step back to a simpler time.

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With a vegetable garden, a carved wooden bear sculpture, large barn and an eco-friendly guest house, Mark Ruffalo enjoys the breathing space of his country escape–learning what wild mushrooms he can eat and which natural plants heal bug bites. He is raising his kids to appreciate nature and feel connected to the land.

Black Widow/Scarlet Johansson

Natasha Romanoff, the S.H.I.E.L.D agent, otherwise known as "Black Widow" graduated from a Russian spy to a core member of the Avengers team.

When she isn't hanging with her buddy Hawkeye or helping Iron Man or Bruce Banner to get their head in the game, Black Widow can probably be found at the Avengers Mansion in New York City.

The Henry Clay Frick House on 5th Avenue was the real-life inspiration for the fictional base. The house has been enlarged three times to include a grand entry hall, an enclosed garden court, an oval room, a music room, and gallery. The bedrooms are located on the second floor and accessed by a marble staircase with wrought iron balustrade.

Meanwhile, Scarlett Johansson keeps her base in L.A. In fact, the famous Hollywood sign can be seen from her balcony. The 3,500-square-foot, two-story home sits on nearly an acre behind a secluded gate and cul-de-sac.

Dark wood floors accentuate the predominantly white walls and glass doors. A bathroom skylight provides ample views of the green hills that frame the pool and eight-person spa area.

It seems Scarlett has found her oasis in the middle of Los Feliz' historically Hollywood enclave.

See all of these famous stars and more in action in Avengers: Infinity War, still playing in theaters worldwide.

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Los Angeles is full of all kinds of eclectic neighborhoods like up and coming modern ones in downtown LA to the lap of luxury in Beverly Hills. For those looking for a more Greenwich Village-like neighborhood with a bohemian side, one need not look further than Los Feliz. On the Eastern side of the city, Los Feliz is full of coffee houses, bookshops, vintage movie theaters, and knick-knack selling boutiques. To the northern end of the neighborhood though, the quaint little bungalows on tree lined streets rise up in the hills into palatial estates. On North Vermont Avenue, one of the most historic residences in the neighborhood just hit the market at $8.9 million.

The Van Griffith estate, build in 1925, is a compound almost as famous as the titular Griffith Park just north of the home. Named for the parks benefactor, Griffith J. Griffith, the estate is mere minutes away from the park to the north and the suburban main street of Los Feliz to the south. The home, listed by Howard Lorey and RSR Real Estate, and working with luxury real estate boutique Nourmand and Associates, the six bedroom, five bathroom home is really remarkable.

“The Van Griffith Estate is truly a one-of-a-kind property that boasts spectacular views of downtown Los Angeles, the Observatory and Griffith Park,” Lorey said. “It also features beautifully appointed grounds completed by a loggia with an outdoor fireplace, private gardens and an expansive lawn.”

The spacious grounds that sit behind a picturesque gate in keeping with the neighborhoods theme and design trends feature trees and plants all around. Inside the home, an eat-in kitchen, speakeasy, rooftop deck, and luxury fixtures in all the bathrooms make this old home built for modern luxury lifestyles. For anyone looking to have access to the hip, cool kid parts of Los Angeles where the best bars and restaurants sit, without having to sacrifice any luxury quality, this historic home is the perfect match.

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The A-list actress Scarlett Johansson coughed up $3.88 million for a residence in her old stomping ground—the upscale Los Feliz area of California. The house is as understated as her performance in Oscar-nominated film Lost in Translation.

Johansson bought this two-story home in Los Feliz for $3.88 million.

The residence features a pool, an eight-person spa and a cabana.

The gated 3,500-square-foot home is on a secluded cup-de-sac.

It’s a Tinseltown homecoming for the New York native who spent much of the past year living in Paris with her new husband, French journalist and ad exec Romain Dauriac, with whom she had her first child—Rose Dorothy. Johansson previously lived in historic Los Feliz with her ex-husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, until they divorced in 2011. That home was later sold for $3.5 million in 2012.

Johansson’s new 3,500-square-foot estate is secluded and paparazzi-resistant—secured behind a gate on nearly an acre of land at the end of a "little known cul-de-sac," according to Variety. The 1940s-erected home is two stories and family-friendly, boasting a modest four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and plenty of open space for cribs, playpens, and toys. The main floor features espresso-toned floors and an open, all-white kitchen (with center island, and marble and quartz countertops) and a family room that freely flows into a sunken living room (watch out, baby Rose!). From there, a media room leads to the yard with a large pool, an eight-person spa, cabana (with built-in wine fridge and storage cabinets), and soon enough, a likely swing set.

The home has an open layout with espresso-toned floors, fireplaces and ample light.

The modest home has four bedrooms and six bathrooms.

If Johansson takes a hiatus to raise her daughter, Hollywood (and its famous sign) isn't far from home.

The home’s master suite features a fireplace, sitting area, walk-in closet, a sky-lit bathroom, and a balcony that overlooks a deep canyon with views of the famous "Hollywood" sign. So if Johansson has notions of gravitating toward quirky independent films again or semi-retiring to raise her daughter (which could be metaphorically illustrated by turning her back and calmly walking away from explosions in her blockbuster Lucy and the Avengers films), that iconic Hollywood sign is a visual reminder that she’s back on the big (budget) stage for a while.

Johansson broke into Hollywood as a child actor co-starring in North with Elijah Wood and The Horse Whisperer with Robert Redford. Years later, she’d grown up into the famously voluptuous woman with the trademark bright-red lipstick and husky voice (exhibited as computer's id in the film Her) who topped several “sexiest” this-and-that lists. But those superficial titles didn’t deter her from becoming director Woody Allen's muse and scoring big roles (and four Golden Globe nominations from 2003 to 2005) in Oscar-nominated films like Girl With a Pearl Earring, Lost in Translation, Match Point, Vicky Christina Barcelona and Her (for which she lent her famous voice).

Johansson graduated from child actor to leading lady.

Bill Murray and Johansson in Lost in Translation

Scarlett Johansson in The Avengers

She even won a 2010 Tony Award as "Best Featured Actress in a Play" for A View from the Bridge. And did we mention she also sings? In 2008, Johansson released Anywhere I Lay My Head, an album of mostly Tom Waits cover songs that generated mixed reviews. Now Johansson reprises her bad-ass character, Black Widow, in this spring’s sequel—The Avengers: Age of Ultron.

When Johansson first seduced Hollywood, she was a single A-lister with producers and directors at her feet. Now, at 30, she’s a married mom with producers, directors, diapers, and toys at her feet. She’s landed her most important role yet—a suburban L.A. mom, who, like her character from Lucy, will have to access more of her brain to manage it all—from her new Los Feliz home, of course.

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