Celebrity Homes Recently Listed and Sold with Sotheby’s International Realty
Celebrity real estate continues to make headlines, and this summer has brought a new collection of notable properties to the market through Sotheby’s International Realty. From a music legend’s former California residence to an NFL star’s home that found a buyer in just days, these properties offer a glimpse into the homes, lifestyles, and stories behind some of the most recognizable names in entertainment and sports.
Here are several of the most notable celebrity properties recently listed, sold, or headed to auction with Sotheby’s International Realty.
Stevie Wonder’s Former Calabasas Home
Calabasas, California
Listed for $9.7 Million
6 BD | 6 BA
A Southern California residence once shared by music legend Stevie Wonder and his family has returned to the market for $9.7 million. The property, which is being offered by Wonder’s former wife, Kai Milla-Morris, was relisted in July and immediately attracted attention thanks to its connection to one of music’s most celebrated figures.
Wonder, a 25-time Grammy Award winner, acquired the Calabasas home with Milla-Morris, and the residence served as a family home during their marriage. Today, the property offers a more private side of celebrity living, set within one of Los Angeles County’s most sought-after residential communities.
The approximately 6,000-square-foot home includes six bedrooms and expansive living areas designed for both everyday life and entertaining. A gourmet kitchen anchors the interior, while the primary suite features a custom closet designed to rival a luxury boutique.
The home also captures one of the enduring appeals of Calabasas: privacy without sacrificing access to Los Angeles. For a property with a remarkable musical history, its current offering presents an opportunity to own a piece of that history while enjoying the relaxed, indoor-outdoor lifestyle associated with Southern California.
Fess Parker’s Historic Santa Barbara Estate
Santa Barbara, California$21.95 Million6 BD | 7 Full BA | 4 Half BA | 9,662 SF
Hollywood history runs deep at Four Oaks, a storied Santa Barbara estate once owned by actor and vintner Fess Parker, best known for his roles in Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone.
The property has another remarkable connection to entertainment history: Julia Child selected Four Oaks as the setting for her 1980s PBS cooking series, Dinner at Julia’s. The home therefore occupies a unique place at the intersection of Hollywood, television, and American culinary culture.
Originally designed in 1934 by celebrated Santa Barbara architects Edwards & Plunkett, the residence was commissioned for a prominent Chicago banking family. Nearly a century later, many of the property’s defining characteristics remain, including its traditional architectural character and beautifully established grounds.
Set across nearly three acres, the estate features a tennis court, swimming pool, rose gardens, citrus trees, and expansive lawns. The setting is particularly rare for Hope Ranch, where large parcels of flat, usable land are increasingly difficult to find.
Inside, a thoughtful renovation has brought the residence into the present while preserving its sense of history. The home includes a sun-filled living room, paneled library, chef’s kitchen, multiple bedroom suites, and a private guest house.
Four Oaks is ultimately more than an impressive Santa Barbara estate. Its architecture, celebrity connections, and decades of history give it a sense of provenance that cannot be recreated in new construction.
Alex Trebek’s Former California Estate Heads to Auction
Paso Robles, CaliforniaCurrently Offered at $33 Million723.92 Acres | 8 BD | 6 Full BA | 6 Half BA
Few celebrity properties offer a combination quite like Windfall Farms, the sprawling Paso Robles estate once owned by longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.
Encompassing more than 720 acres in California’s renowned wine country, the property is far more than a traditional luxury residence. It combines a working vineyard, equestrian facilities, extensive infrastructure, and a substantial private estate, creating an offering with both lifestyle and agricultural potential.
Approximately 387 acres are planted with premium dry red wine grapes, with production currently sold under contract to regional wineries. The property also includes seven wells, miles of internal roads, multiple residences, barns, manager’s housing, and a three-bay machine shop.
Trebek’s passion for horses is reflected throughout the property. A Kentucky-style equestrian complex includes a 6.5-furlong racetrack, paddocks, and facilities designed for thoroughbred breeding and training.
At the center of the estate is an approximately 10,000-square-foot residence with expansive living and entertaining spaces, offices, conference rooms, bedrooms, and a large game and media room. Additional structures provide opportunities for guest accommodations, hospitality, or other uses.
The property is currently being offered through Concierge Auctions, with Sotheby’s International Realty representing the estate. The auction brings an extraordinary piece of California history to the market and offers a rare opportunity to acquire an estate with celebrity provenance, agricultural operations, and significant scale.
https://www.conciergeauctions.com/auctions/5010-gate-4-road-paso-robles-california
Nick Van Exel’s Former MTV Cribs Mansion Returns to the Market
Houston, Texas$11.999 Million6 BD | 6 Full BA | 6 Half BA | 20,932 SF
If there is one property on this list that was made for MTV Cribs, this is it.
The former Houston residence of NBA star Nick Van Exel is back on the market for nearly $12 million, bringing with it both professional sports history and a distinctly larger-than-life approach to luxury living.
Located behind multiple secured gates within Royal Oaks Country Club, the four-level estate spans more than 20,900 square feet and overlooks a lake and the Fred Couples Signature golf course. The home has also undergone significant enhancements, blending grand architectural scale with a collection of amenities that feel more like those of a private resort than a traditional residence.
Inside, a 13-seat theater, commercial-grade bowling alley, two full kitchens, a 3,000-gallon aquarium, sauna, spa, and dedicated barbershop are just the beginning. The home’s most talked-about feature may be its approximately 2,824-square-foot primary closet, which occupies an entire level and includes wardrobe galleries, jewelry and accessory displays, a salon, lounge, private bath, and extensive custom storage.
Outside, an infinity-edge pool, swim-up bar, covered terraces, and multiple entertaining areas take advantage of the property’s golf course and lake setting.
Previously owned by Van Exel and featured on MTV Cribs, the residence has become a piece of Houston pop-culture history in its own right.
Gene Hackman’s Santa Fe Estate Sells in Record Time
Santa Fe, New MexicoListed for $6.25 Million | SOLD
Not every celebrity real estate story ends with a listing. Some demonstrate just how quickly an exceptional property can find the right buyer.
The Santa Fe estate once owned by legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, sold in February 2026 after an exceptionally short time on the market. The property went under contract just eight days after being listed for $6.25 million and closed approximately one month after hitting the market. The final sale price was not disclosed.
Set within the gated Santa Fe Summit community on more than 53 acres, the property offered an unusually private setting just minutes from downtown Santa Fe. The approximately 13,000-square-foot compound included a main residence, three-bedroom guest house, artist’s studio, lap pool, hot tub, and putting green.
The architecture was equally distinctive. Designed around the surrounding landscape, the residence combines glass, stone, steel, and exposed wood elements, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing expansive views of the high-desert terrain and distant mountains. The main home included a grand living room, dining area, library, primary suite, gym, game room, and media room.
Sotheby’s International Realty represented both sides of the transaction, with Tara Earley and Ricky Allen representing the seller and Chris Pearson Kramer representing the buyer.
The remarkably quick sale is a compelling example of how the right combination of architecture, setting, pricing, and provenance can generate significant attention in the luxury market.
Swae Lee’s Miami Estate Offers a Resort-Style Lifestyle
Miami, Florida$5.395 Million7 BD | 7 BA | 7,831 SF
Rapper Swae Lee is offering his South Miami residence for $5.395 million, bringing a decidedly entertainment-driven property to the Florida luxury market. The listing was highlighted by Sotheby’s International Realty’s pressroom in July, making it one of the brand’s most recent celebrity listings.
Set behind gates on more than an acre, the estate was designed around privacy, entertaining, and recreation. The seven-bedroom residence includes an 11-seat theater, billiards room, 500-bottle wine cellar, and expansive primary suite, along with a separate guest wing offering additional living space.
The primary suite is designed as a private retreat, with soaring ceilings, custom walk-in closets, a dedicated fitness room, and an onyx-clad bathroom featuring dual vanities, a soaking tub, and oversized shower.
Outside, the property takes on a resort-like feel. A swimming pool, hot tub, summer kitchen, and lighted sports court create spaces for both relaxed afternoons and larger gatherings.
For car enthusiasts, the property offers another standout feature: a climate-controlled garage with multiple bays and automated lifts capable of accommodating up to 15 vehicles.
The combination of entertainment spaces, sporting amenities, and privacy makes the estate a particularly fitting example of modern celebrity real estate, where the home is designed as much around lifestyle as it is around luxury.
https://www.onesothebysrealty.com/property/7855-sw-83rd-court-miami-fl-33143/107402265/
Myles Garrett’s Ohio Home Finds a Buyer in Days
Wadsworth, Ohio Listed for $2.1 Million5 BD | 5.5 BA | Pending
For NFL star Myles Garrett, a change of teams also meant a change of address. Following his high-profile trade from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams, Garrett listed his longtime Ohio residence for $2.1 million.
Set on approximately two acres in Wadsworth’s Hidden Lakes of Sharon community, the gated property was built in 2018 and was extensively upgraded during Garrett’s ownership. The approximately 4,300-square-foot residence includes five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms, with a layout designed for both entertaining and comfortable everyday living.
The home’s interiors include an oversized kitchen island, premium appliances, custom cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry. Garrett also added highly personalized spaces, including a custom walk-in closet with glass display cases, an executive office, gym, two bars, and a movie theater. A detached four-car garage adds another layer of functionality for a buyer seeking both privacy and ample space.
What makes the property particularly notable, however, is the speed of the transaction. The home went under contract in less than a week, demonstrating the continued demand for well-positioned luxury properties, even when they come with a very recognizable former owner.
A Closer Look at Celebrity Real Estate
The latest celebrity properties represented by Sotheby’s International Realty span a remarkably broad range of lifestyles and locations. Some are deeply connected to Hollywood history, while others reflect the highly personalized way today’s entertainers and athletes live.
What they share is something more enduring: provenance.
Whether it is a home where a television legend once lived, an estate connected to a celebrated musician, a residence made famous by MTV Cribs, or a property that finds a buyer in just eight days, these homes offer more than impressive architecture and amenities. They offer a story.
And in luxury real estate, that kind of history is exceptionally difficult to replicate.
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