{"id":2372714,"date":"2026-04-14T12:11:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2372714"},"modified":"2026-04-14T12:11:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:11:54","slug":"excl-richard-simmons-estate-relists-as-5-8-million-development-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/excl-richard-simmons-estate-relists-as-5-8-million-development-opportunity\/","title":{"rendered":"EXCL: Richard Simmons&#8217; Estate Relists as $5.8 Million &#8216;Development Opportunity&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">The 90-year-old estate where <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/news\/celebrity-real-estate\/richard-simmons-house-death-sale\/\">famed fitness guru <strong>Richard Simmons<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>lived for four decades before his death is <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-detail\/1350-Belfast-Dr_Los-Angeles_CA_90069_M29650-49020\">returning to the market<\/a> with a new asking price\u2014and a &#8220;highly strategic&#8221; sales strategy that sees the property touted as <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/news\/trends\/competitive-pricing-new-home-construction-report-november-2025\/\">a &#8220;development opportunity&#8221;<\/a> and a chance to &#8220;create a world-class&#8221; dwelling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">Simmons, who shot to fame in the 1970s after launching a career as a fitness expert and weight loss guru, died in July 2024, days after he celebrated his 76th birthday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">Less than a year later, the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-search\/Hollywood-Hills_Los-Angeles_CA\">Hollywood Hills<\/a> property that he had called home since the 1980s was put on the market, with an asking price of $7 million, although that was steadily lowered over the course of five months, before the home was delisted altogether in February of this year. <\/p>\n<p><iframe height=\"230px\" style=\"width:100%;border:0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/creative\/rdc-ads\/local-listings-widget\/\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Embedded widget\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">Now, the property is making a bold return to the market, listing for the much lower price of $5.799 million with <strong>Rachelle Rosten<\/strong> and <strong>Kelly deLaat<\/strong>\u00a0of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elliman.com\/team\/the-rachelle-rosten-kelly-delaat-team\/226419\">The Rachelle Rosten and Kelly deLaat Team<\/a> at Douglas Elliman. <\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">Having originally been touted as a chance to own Simmons&#8217; former home, the dwelling is now being marketed as a one-of-a-kind development opportunity for a buyer who is seeking to create their own personal paradise perched above the iconic Sunset Strip. <\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">&#8220;Originally celebrated for its connection to former owner Richard Simmons and the private sanctuary he created, the property is now being reintroduced as a compelling canvas for transformation,&#8221; Rosten explains to Realtor.com.<\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">&#8220;Set high above the Sunset Strip with sweeping panoramic views, this iconic estate presents a rare opportunity to reimagine and build something truly remarkable in one of Los Angeles\u2019 most coveted enclaves.&#8221; <\/p>\n<div class=\"Boxstyles__StyledBox-rui__sc-1p1qqov-0 cGIhfE sc-1d9c28t-0 dVWipe\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"sc-1d9c28t-3 kUNXdc\"><span class=\"image-caption\">The 90-year-old estate where famed fitness guru Richard Simmons lived for four decades before his death is returning to the market with a new asking price\u2014and a &#8220;highly strategic&#8221; sales strategy.<\/span><span class=\"sc-1d9c28t-2 nMMWW image-credit\">Shoot-A-House<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Boxstyles__StyledBox-rui__sc-1p1qqov-0 cGIhfE sc-1d9c28t-0 dVWipe\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"sc-1d9c28t-3 kUNXdc\"><span class=\"image-caption\">Having originally been touted as a chance to own Simmons&#8217; former home, the dwelling is now being marketed as a one-of-a-kind development opportunity.<\/span><span class=\"sc-1d9c28t-2 nMMWW image-credit\">Shoot-A-House<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Boxstyles__StyledBox-rui__sc-1p1qqov-0 cGIhfE sc-1d9c28t-0 dVWipe\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"sc-1d9c28t-3 kUNXdc\"><span class=\"image-caption\">&#8220;Originally celebrated for its connection to former owner Richard Simmons and the private sanctuary he created, the property is now being reintroduced as a compelling canvas for transformation,&#8221; co-listing agent Rachelle Rosten explains.<\/span><span class=\"sc-1d9c28t-2 nMMWW image-credit\">Shoot-A-House<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Boxstyles__StyledBox-rui__sc-1p1qqov-0 cGIhfE sc-1d9c28t-0 dVWipe\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"sc-1d9c28t-3 kUNXdc\"><span class=\"image-caption\">Rosten and her co-listing agent, Kelly deLaat, note that the parcel could be home to a much larger estate, one that can either be expanded out from the existing residence, or built from scratch. <\/span><span class=\"sc-1d9c28t-2 nMMWW image-credit\">Shoot-A-House<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">Described in its new listing as an &#8220;ideal canvas for a world-class estate,&#8221; the property is located in what deLaat and Rosten view as the perfect spot for a much larger and more modern mansion\u2014one that can either be expanded out from the existing structure, or created from scratch. <\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">The existing home currently occupies only a small portion of the 0.56-acre parcel on which it sits, allowing ample opportunity for additional structures, or for a much larger primary residence to be built. <\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">&#8220;The gated, private parcel offers dramatic panoramic city views and sweeping vistas, with multiple usable tiers featuring generous flat pads, terraced gardens, and a dedicated pool level,&#8221; the description notes. <\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">&#8220;This flexible topography creates an ideal canvas for new construction, guest structures, expansion, or a reimagined modern compound while capitalizing on the exceptional privacy and positioning.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">Addressing the pivot in the home&#8217;s marketing strategy, Rosten\u2014who, along with deLaat has a great deal of experience in trust sales like this one\u2014explained that the decision to offer the property up as a development opportunity came after a &#8220;careful reassessment of [its] full potential,&#8221; one that is not meant to eradicate Simmons&#8217; legacy, but rather breathe new life into it. <\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">&#8220;While the existing residence carries undeniable charm, character, and a joyful spirit that mirrors Simmons\u2019 distinctive personality, the true value lies in the land itself,&#8221; she shares. <\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">&#8220;With its generous scale, prime setting, and extraordinary vistas, the site invites a new vision where new construction can fully realize and elevate everything this exceptional property has to offer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">Part of that evaluation involved coming up with a new asking price that accurately reflects the value that Rosten and deLaat see in the property\u2014and its potential as the home of a much more extravagant abode.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Boxstyles__StyledBox-rui__sc-1p1qqov-0 cGIhfE sc-1d9c28t-0 dVWipe\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"sc-1d9c28t-3 kUNXdc\"><span class=\"image-caption\">&#8220;While the existing residence carries undeniable charm, character, and a joyful spirit that mirrors Simmons\u2019 distinctive personality, the true value lies in the land itself,&#8221; Rosten shares. <\/span><span class=\"sc-1d9c28t-2 nMMWW image-credit\">Shoot-A-House<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Boxstyles__StyledBox-rui__sc-1p1qqov-0 cGIhfE sc-1d9c28t-0 dVWipe\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"sc-1d9c28t-3 kUNXdc\"><span class=\"image-caption\">deLaat explains that she and Rosten took into account that work that will need to be done when coming up with an asking price, even factoring in &#8220;today&#8217;s elevated construction and material costs&#8221; in order to reach what they believe is a fair ask. <\/span><span class=\"sc-1d9c28t-2 nMMWW image-credit\">Shoot-A-House<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Boxstyles__StyledBox-rui__sc-1p1qqov-0 cGIhfE sc-1d9c28t-0 dVWipe\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"sc-1d9c28t-3 kUNXdc\"><span class=\"image-caption\">&#8220;Our valuation reflects a thorough analysis of comparable properties with similar views, many of which would require substantial renovation or complete redevelopment,&#8221; deLaat says. <\/span><span class=\"sc-1d9c28t-2 nMMWW image-credit\">Shoot-A-House<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Boxstyles__StyledBox-rui__sc-1p1qqov-0 cGIhfE sc-1d9c28t-0 dVWipe\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"sc-1d9c28t-3 kUNXdc\"><span class=\"image-caption\">Both deLaat and Rosten note that the property&#8217;s celebrity history, combined with Simmons&#8217; unique decor, will no doubt help to draw in a much wider pool of prospective buyers. <\/span><span class=\"sc-1d9c28t-2 nMMWW image-credit\">Shoot-A-House<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Boxstyles__StyledBox-rui__sc-1p1qqov-0 cGIhfE sc-1d9c28t-0 dVWipe\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"sc-1d9c28t-3 kUNXdc\"><span class=\"image-caption\">&#8220;The property\u2019s celebrity provenance and distinctive design details will naturally generate significant interest,&#8221; Rosten explains. <\/span><span class=\"sc-1d9c28t-2 nMMWW image-credit\">Shoot-A-House<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">deLaat explains that she and Rosten took into account that work that will need to be done in order to bring the home into the modern era, even factoring in &#8220;today&#8217;s elevated construction and material costs&#8221; in order to reach what they believe is a fair ask. <\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">&#8220;Our valuation reflects a thorough analysis of comparable properties with similar views, many of which would require substantial renovation or complete redevelopment,&#8221; deLaat says. <\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">&#8220;We also accounted for today\u2019s elevated construction and material costs, along with the time and complexity involved in securing permits and approvals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">Without question the greatest draw of the property is its location, which sits on an elevated hilltop perch overlooking the Sunset Strip, mere minutes from some of Los Angeles&#8217; most popular restaurants and venues. <\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">Yet despite its proximity to the hustle and bustle of the Strip, the property still maintains a feeling of privacy and security that is hard to find in such a prominent spot. <\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">However, Rosten notes that the property&#8217;s celebrity history also gives it an added cachet\u2014and helps to draw in a much wider crowd that might ordinarily be interested in this kind of listing, particularly because Simmons put such a personal stamp on the home while living there, filling it with all kind of unique decorative elements. <\/p>\n<p class=\"base__StyledType-rui__sc-18muj27-0 IEPPf sc-7dicpk-0 ccZqsH core-paragraph\">&#8220;The property\u2019s celebrity provenance and distinctive design details will naturally generate significant interest,&#8221; 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