12305 Fifth Helena Drive
34°03′13″N 118°28′42″W / 34.0535°N 118.4782°W
| 12305 Fifth Helena Drive | |
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 Former home of Marilyn Monroe, Brentwood, Los Angeles, California. Composite of two photos. | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Hacienda |
| Location | 12305 Fifth Helena Drive, Brentwood, Los Angeles, California |
| Completed | 1929 |
| Technical details | |
| Size | 2,900 sq.ft. |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms |
12305 Fifth Helena Dr. is a home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California. It is most notable as the former and final residence of the late Marilyn Monroe.[1]
Location
The property is located at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
Overview
The one-story, Hacienda-style home sits on 2,900 square feet at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac off Carmelina Ave. Built in 1929, the L-shaped property consists of four bedrooms and three bathrooms.[2] In the backyard, a free-form pool is adjacent to a citrus grove and guest house. Its "Cursum Perficio" tiles on the front stoop translate to "I have completed my journey." It is unknown whether Monroe herself or a successive owner installed the tiles.
Ownership
12305 Fifth Helena Drive's most famous owner was American actress and model Marilyn Monroe. In February 1962, Monroe purchased the property for $77,500. She reportedly paid for half of the home in cash and took out a mortgage for the second half.[2] Monroe was found dead in her bedroom six months after purchasing the property.[3]
In 2017 the house was put for sale for $6.9 million and eventually sold for $7.25 million.[4][5]
References
- ^ Julie Miller, Marilyn Monroe’s Beloved Brentwood Home for Sale, Vanity Fair, April 21, 2017.
- ^ a b Jeffrey Meyers, Step Inside Marilyn Monroe's Country Retreat in Connecticut and Spanish Colonial-Style Home in Los Angeles, Architectural Digest, September 23, 2016.
- ^ Lisa Hallett Taylor, Take a Look at Marilyn Monroe's Los Angeles House, The Spruce, April 29, 2017.
- ^ MV Editorial, Sold: The Iconic Former Home of Marilyn Monroe, Mercer Vine, June 23, 2017.
- ^ Neal J. Leitereg, Marilyn Monroe's onetime Brentwood home sells for over the asking price, LA Times, June 1, 2017.