Dakota Johnson sells her ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ house for $8.6 million

Actress Dakota Johnson has finalized the sale of her midcentury modern residence in West Hollywood for approximately $8.57 million, nearly double the price she paid for the property in 2016. The transaction, which closed just days after the home hit the market, underscores the continued high demand for architecturally significant luxury assets in the Los Angeles real estate market. This sale highlights the premium placed on well-preserved modernist designs and celebrity-pedigree renovations in prime California neighborhoods.

Originally built in 1947 by acclaimed architect Carl Maston, the 3,200-square-foot home is a prominent example of California modernism, characterized by its seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. Johnson purchased the property for $5.15 million using earnings from the "Fifty Shades" film franchise and subsequently collaborated with design firm Pierce and Ward on an extensive renovation. The final sale price of $8,570,332 (US$5,924,372) was secured by listing agent Ruby Fay of Engel & Volkers Beverly Hills, falling just short of the initial US$6 million asking price.

The residence features three bedrooms and three bathrooms, set on a 0.2-acre lot that Johnson famously described as a "treehouse" due to its lush, secluded surroundings. Key architectural elements include floor-to-ceiling glass walls, exposed wood beams, and a mix of poured concrete and hardwood flooring. The primary suite was a focal point of the renovation, featuring a custom pink bathroom inspired by a sweater from The Row and a central soaking tub that opens to the exterior.

The property's exterior amenities include a swimmer’s pool, a fire pit, and multiple outdoor entertaining areas, including a raised perch overlooking the backyard. The swift sale reflects the enduring market appeal of homes with historical ties to the midcentury modern movement; Maston himself lived in the house and was a contemporary of pioneers Richard Neutra and John Lautner. While Johnson previously expressed a desire to keep the home permanently, records indicate she has transitioned to a $7.6 million Mediterranean-style estate in the Outpost Estates neighborhood of Los Angeles.