Celeb R.E.: Big Bang Theory Star Kaley Cuoco Purchases Kardashian/Odom Tarzana Mansion

Images courtesy Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty

The latest celebrity real estate rumor comes from TMZ on January 25, 2014 who revealed that Big Bang Theory star, Kaley Cuoco and her husband Ryan Sweeting have purchased the Tarzana home formerly owned by Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom who are in the middle of a divorce. You can view more details and listing pictures of this home here. 

Kardashian/Odom first acquired this property for $3,950,000 on December 18, 2009 which if sold at today's asking price would translate into a profit of $1,549,000 before any expenses which is a pretty good return after close to 4 years of living in the home. Its been speculated that Kardashian has already moved back to the mother's nest in Hidden Hills while Odom might be in Florida where he owns another home.

Images courtesy Partners Trust Beverly Hills

Going back to Cuoco who is no stranger to the SFV as she currently owns a Sherman Oaks home (shown above) that was purchased on November 19, 2010 for $2.4 million and featured 5 Beds/5 Baths on 5,233 sqft on a total lot size of 10,750 sqft built in 2004. Does this mean Kelly will be selling this home in the near future after moving to Tarzana?

Image courtesy Coldwell Banker 

Prior to the Sherman Oaks home mentioned above, Cuoco owned another Sherman Oaks home (shown above) that measured 3 Bed/2.5 Bath on 2,171 sqft on a total lot size of 10,510 sqft built in 1937. This home was purchased for $1,355,000 on October 7, 2005 and sold at a $500K loss on August 31, 2011 for $822,500 which was discussed here with more detail. 

You can view more SFV Celebrity Real Estate here. 

Other celebrities in Tarzana and architecturally significant properties include:

1. Kardashian/Odom officially list Tarzana home during divorce on January 8, 2013. 
2. The Way Brothers of My Chemical Romance each list a home in November 2013. 
3. Kardashian/Odom Quietly selling Tarzana Mansion Admist Divorce Rumors in November 2013. 
4. Actor Wilmer Valderrama lists party pad for $3,495,000 in August 2013. 
5. Singer-Songwriter, Colbie Caillat, lists mansion for $1,399,000 in April 2013. 
6. Rush Hour Actor, Chris Tucker, Unloads Two of His Tarzana Homes in November 2009 and March 2013.
7. NFL star DeSean Jackson who recently purchased a $1,650,000 home.
8. Grammy winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge who sold for $2,550,000 in March 2013
9. 2x Emmy Winning Producer, Mark Wilding, who recently sold for $1,085,000 in September 2012. 
10. Selena Gomez purchased Jonah Hill's former home in August 2012. 
11. Gregory Ain designed Kaye Residence which was available and currently delisted.
12. Bruce Boxleitner and Melissa Gilbert who have sold for $839,999 in March 2013 after two years of trying. 
13. Scary Spice of the Spice Girls recently sold a home for $3 million to Charlie Sheen ex Brooke Mueller who later sold for $3.150 million. 
14. Anton Yelchin's parents and former home. 
15. A. Quincy Jones Mid Century Modern home.
16. Soap star Kristoff St. John owned a 5 Bed/5.5 Bath mansion from 2005 to 2007 who sold it to DJ Paul of the Three 6 Mafia who sold at a loss in 2010. 
17. Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian who purchased in 2009 for close to $4 million.
18. NFL star Keyshawn Johnson.
19. Dr. A.E. Abdun-Nur Residence by Paul Williams.

Celeb R.E.: Kardashian/Odom Officially List Tarzana Home During Divorce

[Update January 29, 2014]: Kaley Cuoco purchased Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom's Tarzana mansion for closing to asking price in January 2014, you can read more details here. 

[Original Post]:

Images courtesy Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty

Back on November 13, 2013, gossip juggernaut, TMZ, revealed that Khloe Kardashian, sister of Kim Kardashian, and her husband, ex-Los Angeles Laker, Lamar Odom were quietly selling their Tarzana home due to a possible divorce. Lo and behold a couple of months later and the always hilarious, Your Mama, at the Realestalker, revealed on January 8, 2013 that Kardashian/Odom officially listed their home on the MLS for $5,499,000 and were in the beginning stages of a divorce confirming the rumors first announced at TMZ. 

The home measures 7 Beds/8 Baths on 8,000 sqft on a total lot size of 0.75 acres built in 2003 in the exclusive guard-gated Mulholland Park. The listing description states:

Breathtaking Mediterranean Villa within the estates section of guard-gated Mulholland Park. Highlighted by a dramatic two story foyer with sweeping stair case, the estate offers approx. 8400 Sq. Ft. of unparalleled luxury. Six en-suite bedrooms afford exquisite designer details including textured wallpaper, tumbled stone, and mosaic accents. The library/office incl. custom built-ins & opens to a lush patio. Elegant formal living and dining rooms both open up to a rear loggia. A chefs center island kitchen offers the best in form & function incl. a round breakfast nook. The spacious family room is anchored by a glossy tiled floor to ceiling fireplace mantle. The luxurious master suite showcases jet-liner city views. Custom built-ins and a mosaic tiled fireplace enhance the room. The spa-like master bath has dual sinks, a spa tub, and shower with personalized temperature settings and music capability, 3 custom built walk-in closets complete the room. The sprawling ultra-private resort like grounds are highlighted by a stunning pool with cascading water features, fire pits, and spa. A covered Arbor & outdoor kitchen offer the ideal setting for entertaining. Lush foliage, large grassy areas and several seating enclaves complete this one of a kind estate.

Kardashian/Odom first acquired this property for $3,950,000 on December 18, 2009 which if sold at today's asking price would translate into a profit of $1,549,000 before any expenses which is a pretty good return after close to 4 years of living in the home. Its been speculated that Kardashian has already moved back to the mother's nest in Hidden Hills while Odom might be in Florida where he owns another home. 

You can view more SFV Celebrity Real Estate here. 

Other celebrities in Tarzana and architecturally significant properties include:

1. The Way Brothers of My Chemical Romance each list a home in November 2013. 
2. Kardashian/Odom Quietly selling Tarzana Mansion Admist Divorce Rumors in November 2013. 
3. Actor Wilmer Valderrama lists party pad for $3,495,000 in August 2013. 
4. Singer-Songwriter, Colbie Caillat, lists mansion for $1,399,000 in April 2013. 
5. Rush Hour Actor, Chris Tucker, Unloads Two of His Tarzana Homes in November 2009 and March 2013.
6. NFL star DeSean Jackson who recently purchased a $1,650,000 home.
7. Grammy winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge who sold for $2,550,000 in March 2013
8. 2x Emmy Winning Producer, Mark Wilding, who recently sold for $1,085,000 in September 2012. 
9. Selena Gomez purchased Jonah Hill's former home in August 2012. 
10. Gregory Ain designed Kaye Residence which was available and currently delisted.
11. Bruce Boxleitner and Melissa Gilbert who have sold for $839,999 in March 2013 after two years of trying. 
12. Scary Spice of the Spice Girls recently sold a home for $3 million to Charlie Sheen ex Brooke Mueller who later sold for $3.150 million. 
13. Anton Yelchin's parents and former home. 
14. A. Quincy Jones Mid Century Modern home.
15. Soap star Kristoff St. John owned a 5 Bed/5.5 Bath mansion from 2005 to 2007 who sold it to DJ Paul of the Three 6 Mafia who sold at a loss in 2010. 
16. Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian who purchased in 2009 for close to $4 million.
17. NFL star Keyshawn Johnson.
18. Dr. A.E. Abdun-Nur Residence by Paul Williams.

Celeb R.E.: Kardashian/Odom Quietly Selling Tarzana Mansion Amidst Divorce Rumors

[Update January 29, 2014]: Kaley Cuoco purchased Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom's Tarzana mansion for closing to asking price in January 2014, you can read more details here. 

[Original Post]:

Images courtesy Prudential California Realty

For those who care, you can now buy the Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom mansion in Tarzana according to gossip juggernaut TMZ which was first revealed on November 7, 2013. The reason for the sale is that Khloe is preparing to divorce Lamar and wants to "start fresh and move on." This news probably doesnt come much as a big surprise to the majority of Americans as the couple got married after only 30 days of courting back in 2009 and more recently with Odom's drug troubles probably adding tension to a complicated and demanding marriage that is constantly in the public life. It seems that family reality shows tend to drive families apart at the end of the series. 

The home measures 7 Beds/8 Baths on 8,347 sqft on a total lot size of 0.75 acres built in 2003 and was purchased on December 18, 2009 for $3,950,000. Khloe is reportedly asking for $4 million . If sold at that price, the total profit would be $50K that will easily be absorbed with closing costs at $240,000 assuming a 6% rate. So there is going to be a considerable loss here not taking into account other expenses. But $240K is like pocket change for this famous couple. 

You can view other posts about the fake Kardashian home in Studio City used for the TV show as well as pics of their Calabasas and Hidden Hills homes here. 

You can view more SFV Celebrity Real Estate here. 

Other celebrities in Tarzana and architecturally significant properties include:

1. Actor Wilmer Valderrama lists party pad for $3,495,000 in August 2013. 
2. Singer-Songwriter, Colbie Caillat, lists mansion for $1,399,000 in April 2013. 
3. Rush Hour Actor, Chris Tucker, Unloads Two of His Tarzana Homes in November 2009 and March 2013.
4. NFL star DeSean Jackson who recently purchased a $1,650,000 home.
5. Grammy winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge who sold for $2,550,000 in March 2013
6. 2x Emmy Winning Producer, Mark Wilding, who recently sold for $1,085,000 in September 2012. 
7. Selena Gomez purchased Jonah Hill's former home in August 2012. 
8. Gregory Ain designed Kaye Residence which was available and currently delisted.
9. Bruce Boxleitner and Melissa Gilbert who have sold for $839,999 in March 2013 after two years of trying. 
10. Scary Spice of the Spice Girls recently sold a home for $3 million to Charlie Sheen ex Brooke Mueller who later sold for $3.150 million. 
11. Anton Yelchin's parents and former home. 
12. A. Quincy Jones Mid Century Modern home.
13. Soap star Kristoff St. John owned a 5 Bed/5.5 Bath mansion from 2005 to 2007 who sold it to DJ Paul of the Three 6 Mafia who sold at a loss in 2010. 
14. Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian who purchased in 2009 for close to $4 million.
15. NFL star Keyshawn Johnson.
16. Dr. A.E. Abdun-Nur Residence by Paul Williams.

Speaking of Ballers: NBA Player Lamar Odom and Khoe Kardashian Buy Home

Trulia just reported that NBA baller Lamar Odom and his new bride Khloe Kardashian just bought a mediterranean style home in Tarzana, California.  It was listed for $3,995,000.  Guess he didn't need to sell his other house first to come up with the down payment.

Anyway, this 7BR/8.5BA home has more than 8,300 square feet and comes with a gated entrance, gym, and movie room.  So if this is indeed a fake marriage as rumored, at least they have plenty of room to stake out separate areas of the house.  We grabbed a couple of shots of the house before the listing disappears.  Here's the kitchen:

Looks like the master bedroom (below) has nice views:

Ditto for the master bath, which reminds us a bit of the one in Dorothy Dandridge's former home (though we liked hers much better):

This is a nice house, but they need to get someone in there quick to paint those interiors.  To see what we mean, go check out the virtual tour here.  Don't forget to come back and tell us what you think!

Keeping Up with the Kardashians' Houses, Part II

By now, everyone knows that Khloe Kardashian managed to snag herself a baller just like her sister Kim.  Sham or not, Khloe got her man -- NBA Lakers star Lamar Odom -- to "put a ring on it."  They were married (even if not legally) nearly a month ago and continued to haggle over the prenup.  Yesterday, TMZ reported that they finally reached a deal.  We hear from multiple sources that Khloe gets a $5 million house, $500K for every year they stay married, and $25K per month in general support.

Khloe also gets a bunch of other cash to support her clothing/makeup habit, but who are we kidding?  We only care about what kind of house she's going to get!

Khloe and Lamar are reportedly in the market for a home between 8,000 and 10,000 sq. ft., with a pool and basketball court. We don't know if that's enough space, considering they'll probably be living in separate wings.  Maybe they should just ask Bill and Hillary Clinton, who apparently only recently figured out that they need a bigger house!

Anyway, thanks to TMZ, we know that Khloe and her mom went house hunting in Bel Air only days before the wedding.  The house they looked at (below) was listed for $5,999,900--nearly a million dollars over her budget. 

Actually, after looking at the photos, we think it's pretty nice for a generic new Spanish mediterranean. 

But unless the price comes way down or Lamar is feeling extra generous, we guess Khloe will have to strike it off her list!