The 1951 mid‑century modern house sits on a half‑acre lot in the Hollywood Hills, featuring 1,900 sq ft of living space with polished concrete, beamed ceilings, and a private deck that spans 2,500 sq ft. The home has long attracted celebrities, thanks to its secluded location behind dense landscaping. It has hosted Ellen DeGeneres, Heath Ledger, and furniture designer Guy Chaddock before Hutcherson’s purchase.
Hutcherson acquired the property in 2012 through a trust for $2.94 million and sold it on May 28, 2024 to an unnamed buyer represented by Paul Salazar of Hilton & Hyland. The sale was handled by Deedee Howard and Charlie Heydt of The Agency, who listed the house at an asking price of $3.5 million. The final price matched Hutcherson’s original purchase amount.
The property’s price trajectory has been notable: DeGeneres bought it for $1.3 million in 2010, sold it to Ledger for $2.3 million in 2011, and after Ledger’s death the estate sold it for $2.5 million in 2017. The two‑decade span shows a steady appreciation and a pattern of high‑profile ownership.
Realtors say the steady return to $2.94 million signals a plateau in the Hollywood Hills luxury market, where buyers seek privacy and historic architecture. The deal reinforces the appeal of mid‑century modern design, which has seen a resurgence among affluent investors.
"We’re seeing a new wave of buyers who want the character of a classic home without the compromises of extensive renovations," says real‑estate analyst Maya Kapoor of Global Property Insights. She added that the sale may prompt other sellers to price their estates at a similar level, potentially reshaping the neighborhood’s price dynamics.