Shannen Doherty’s longtime Malibu home has sold for $7.65 million, nearly two years after the actress died following a lengthy battle with cancer.
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Doherty bought the five-bedroom property for $2.56 million in 2004 and later described it as a private sanctuary where she could escape the demands of Hollywood.
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The home was listed for $9.5 million in August 2025, more than a year after her death, but attracted a buyer only after several price reductions.
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Realtor.com reported that the property eventually went under contract after its asking price was reduced to $8.25 million.
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The final sale closed for $600,000 below that figure, ending the Malibu chapter of a home closely associated with Doherty’s personal life.
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A private refuge in Malibu
Doherty purchased the property after establishing herself through major television roles in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed.
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At the time, she was already familiar with the pressures of public attention, making privacy an important part of the home’s appeal.
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The actress found that privacy behind mature hedging on one of Malibu’s desirable streets.
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The estate covers approximately one acre and includes 5,400 square feet of living space.
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Its location offered a sense of seclusion while still providing the natural beauty and ocean views associated with Malibu.
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Doherty’s longtime friend Chris Cortazzo, who listed the property and served as executor of her estate, explained to the Wall Street Journal why the home mattered to her.
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As reported by Realtor.com, Cortazzo said that when someone is a notable figure, a home can become a sanctuary.
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The property was also a place where Doherty welcomed a small circle of friends.
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Cortazzo recalled that she hosted regular Italian Nights and Dancing Nights, creating traditions that made the house feel less like a celebrity residence and more like a comfortable gathering place.
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Renovated after the Woolsey Fire
The property was damaged during the Woolsey Fire in 2018, which affected parts of Malibu and surrounding areas.
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Doherty later carried out an extensive renovation, rebuilding the home while retaining many of the features that gave it its character, as per the report.
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It further shared that the exterior combines stucco walls with large sections of glass.
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Those glass walls open the rear of the residence towards the surrounding landscape and provide expansive views from the main living areas.
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walls → open → areas
The primary suite includes a retractable glass wall that strengthens the connection between the bedroom and the outdoors.
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Inside, the design balances a neutral colour palette with warmer and more personal elements.
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Beamed ceilings add texture to the living areas, while the kitchen features custom cabinetry and a spacious layout.
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Sliding barn doors separate the dining room from the den, giving the interiors a rustic detail that contrasts with the home’s modern architecture.
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Cortazzo also said that the property contained treasures Doherty had collected while travelling.
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These objects helped make the renovated house feel personal rather than overly staged for the luxury market.
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A lap pool with an integrated spa overlooks the ocean and provides a natural centre for the outdoor areas.
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Privacy hedges surround the property, protecting the gardens and entertaining spaces from public view.
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The landscaping includes tiered gardens, mature trees and a dining terrace designed for meals outdoors.
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An edible garden with raised beds and fruit trees adds a practical element to the grounds, giving the property a connection to nature beyond its decorative landscaping.
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A detached guesthouse sits separately from the main residence.
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It could be used as a private guest suite, a studio, an extra bedroom or a fitness space.
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That flexibility increased the property’s appeal for buyers looking for a home that could support both private living and entertaining.
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The listing described the estate as a combination of California modernism and rustic refinement.
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It presented the home as a place designed around natural light, indoor-outdoor movement and a calm atmosphere.
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A difficult sale
Doherty’s estate first placed the property on the market for $9.5 million in August 2025.
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That price was almost four times what she had paid in 2004, although it also reflected the renovation, the land, the views and the size of the residence.
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The home did not sell immediately.
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The asking price was reduced several times, eventually reaching $8.25 million in February.
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Realtor.com later reported that the property had gone pending, although the terms of the offer were not initially disclosed.
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terms → report → offer
Compared with Doherty’s original purchase price, the property sold for approximately $5.09 million more, reported Relator.com.
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The difference does not represent pure profit because it does not account for renovation costs, taxes, maintenance, commissions or other expenses connected with owning and selling the home.
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