Brad Pitt Los Angeles home in escrow

Brad Pitt's Los Feliz property is in escrow again, with reports the sale moved in motion before the June burglary.

Brad Pitt Selling Los Angeles Home Weeks After Break-In

Brad Pitt's hillside Los Feliz home, a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property known as The Steel House, is in escrow in an off market deal. Real estate sources say interest surged after word of the sale reached buyers, a common pattern for celebrity homes that carry Hollywood history.

Pitt bought the house in 2023 for about 5.5 million from Aileen Getty. The house, built in 1960, overlooks the city. A June break-in drew attention, but sources say the sale was already underway before the burglary. The actor also recently bought a nearby 12 million property from Dave Keuning of The Killers, signaling a broader shift in his real estate plans rather than a direct response to crime.

The move shows how celebrity real estate moves in a market that prizes privacy. Off market deals let buyers pursue discretion while still chasing the aura that comes with a famous address. The burglary is part of the backdrop, but the momentum appears to be the main driver here. That dynamic can push prices higher and reinforce a perception that celebrity wealth operates under different rules.

Beyond one property, the episode points to a broader trend in Los Angeles where top incomes cluster in high end neighborhoods. The story also highlights tensions around privacy, housing costs, and the public gaze on private life. As stars buy and sell, the city negotiates how much fame should influence local property values and community life.

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The city will watch how private wealth shapes the street as much as the skyline.