In 2025, when Brad Pitt sold Los Feliz home to Austin Butler after burglary

NewsentertainmentenglishhollywoodIn 2025, when Brad Pitt bought a USD 12 million Hollywood Hills mansion weeks after burglars broke into his Los Feliz home, later sold the property to Austin Butler In 2025, when Brad Pitt bought a USD 12 million Hollywood Hills mansion weeks after burglars broke into his Los Feliz home, later sold the property to Austin Butler TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Nov 14, 2026, 00:00 IST When Brad Pitt bought a USD 12 million Hollywood Hills mansion weeks after burglars broke into his Los Feliz home, later sold the property to Austin Butler.

(Image Credit: Instagram) Brad Pitt has made a significant change to his Los Angeles property portfolio in 2025, purchasing a USD 12 million mansion in the Hollywood Hills just weeks after his Los Feliz residence was targeted by burglars.

The actor acquired the Spanish-style estate from The Killers guitarist Dave Keuning and his wife, interior designer Emilie Keuning. The purchase was reportedly driven in part by his preference for greater privacy and security following the break-in at his previous home.Pitt's new property is located in the exclusive Outpost Estates neighbourhood of the Hollywood Hills.

The deal was finalised on August 5, 2025, with the actor securing the mansion for USD 12 million, considerably below its original asking price of USD 13.99 million when it was listed in June that year. The Keunings had purchased the property in 2021 for approximately USD 9.6 million from businessman Joel Simkhai, founder of Grindr.The burglary at Brad Pitt's Los Feliz home that preceded the purchase On June 25, 2025, at around 10:30 pm, three suspects broke into Pitt's mid-century modern home on North Edgemont Street in Los Feliz, Los Angeles.

According to reports by The Guardian and the Los Angeles Times, the intruders climbed over the property's security fence and smashed a window to gain entry. Pitt was away at the time, attending promotional events for his film 'F1' in London.The suspects reportedly ransacked the residence and left with several items before police arrived following an alarm alert.

The exact value of the stolen belongings was not disclosed. In August, four people were arrested in connection with a burglary crew believed to be linked to several break-ins in affluent Los Angeles neighbourhoods, including the incident at Pitt's home.Pitt subsequently sold the Los Feliz property, known as the Steel House, to actor Austin Butler for USD 5.2 million.

The sale was completed in September 2025, a few months after the burglary. Pitt had bought the mid-century modern home in 2023 for USD 5.5 million.Inside Brad Pitt's USD 12 million Hollywood Hills mansion Spread across approximately 8,385 square feet, the Spanish-style residence was built around 1989 and features six bedrooms and eight bathrooms.

Located behind tall gates, the property has several privacy and security features, including an alarm system and mature landscaping that shields the home from neighbouring properties. A hand-laid brick motor court leads up to the main residence.The mansion combines traditional architectural elements with distinctive design details.

Its interiors feature arched hallways, exposed wooden ceiling beams, stone fireplaces and custom-built cabinetry. Among the more unusual touches are a sunflower-patterned tin ceiling, bespoke glass lighting fixtures and a private office with floral-inspired lighting.Join conversation Large glass walls offer panoramic views of the Los Angeles basin, while the main living area opens out to a resort-style backyard.

The outdoor space includes an elevated swimming pool, a fire pit, an outdoor dining terrace, tiered vegetable gardens and a spacious second-floor terrace. The property also has a dedicated home theatre.The purchase added another high-value property to Pitt's real estate portfolio, but its timing, coming shortly after the Los Feliz burglary, brought particular attention to the actor's focus on privacy and security.

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