Los Angeles Times reports that Jessica Capshaw sold her Santa Monica residence at 1927 North Montana Ave to a Texas‑based limited liability company linked to billionaire Dan Friedkin on August 12, 2020, closing the deal for $5.75 M—an off‑market transaction that bypassed the public MLS.
Capshaw and her husband, Christopher Gavigan, initially purchased the Spanish‑Colonial‑style house in 2007 for $3.05 M. Over the next decade they gutted the main structure, rebuilt the living spaces, and turned the old two‑car garage into a 950‑sq‑ft guesthouse, raising the property’s curb appeal and market value.
The renovation pushed sustainability to the forefront: a Greenguard‑certified guesthouse features high‑ceiling living rooms, skylights, and a loft ladder, while the main house showcases sustainably harvested Brazilian wood floors. Outdoor upgrades included a narrow saltwater pool, a wooden deck, a built‑in banquette, and an eco‑friendly synthetic grass lawn bordered by succulents.
Capshaw, 43, famed for her role on "Grey’s Anatomy," and Gavigan, 45, former chief product officer of Honest Co., moved after the sale to a 10,000‑sq‑ft Pacific Palisades house they bought for $10 M in 2015. Their transition reflects a shift from a historic Santa Monica property to a modern coastal retreat.
The sale will be reflected in the 2020 property tax filings, and Dan Friedkin’s new owners may announce redevelopment plans next month. Meanwhile, Capshaw’s acting schedule continues to grow, with upcoming projects slated for late 2024.