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Selena Gomez sells Encino estate for 5.4 million

The Editors ·

Selena Gomez sells Encino estate for 5.4 million

A recent report details the sale of Selena Gomez’s Los Angeles residence, an 11,500-square-foot estate in the Encino enclave of Rancho that served as the backdrop for her HBO Max series Selena + Chef. The property, which includes a gourmet kitchen with marble countertops and a brick stove, was sold for 5.4 million dollars. This transaction marks a return on investment for the pop star and Rare Beauty mogul, who originally acquired the six-bedroom, ten-bathroom home for 4.9 million dollars six years ago.

The architectural history of the manse features a notable lineage of celebrity ownership. Legendary rocker Tom Petty and his wife Jane Benyo held the property from 1989 until 2017, implementing customizations during their tenure before selling the dwelling a few months prior to Petty’s death. Gomez retained key structural elements such as the skylit living room and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, while adding amenities tailored to her professional life, including an in-home recording studio, a massage room, a gym, an office, and a glam room.

The interior design emphasizes both comfort and functionality across its multiple levels. The primary suite is situated on the main level, featuring an ensuite bathroom equipped with a dual vanity, a glass-enclosed shower, and a large soaking tub. The remaining five bedrooms occupy the upper level of the house. Outdoor spaces include a swimming pool and a spa in the backyard, offering a secluded environment behind a gated driveway.

Although the star is moving on from this specific Encino pad, her primary residence remains a 35 million dollar Beverly Hills mansion purchased with her husband, Benny Blanco. Acquired in December 2024, this Spanish-style home designed by architect Wallace Neff contains seven bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. The 7,000-square-foot property features distinct aesthetic details such as a winding staircase, a hand-painted dome ceiling, multiple fireplaces, and a wood-paneled library.

The sale highlights the fluid nature of high-end real estate markets in Los Angeles, where properties often change hands among prominent cultural figures. The Encino estate’s transition from a rock legend’s home to a television set and finally to a private sale illustrates the intersection of entertainment history and residential design. The report notes that this move does not signify a departure from the area, but rather a consolidation of assets within the city’s most prestigious neighborhoods.

Source: Architectural Digest