Celebrity Real Estate: Adam Levine Lists Montecito Estate for $65 Million, David Duchovny Sells Malibu Home
This week in celebrity real estate sees Adam Levine and David Duchovny making significant moves. Levine and his wife, Behati Prinsloo, have listed their Montecito estate for a staggering $65 million, while David Duchovny has sold his longtime Malibu residence for nearly $11 million.
Adam Levine Lists Montecito Mansion for $65 Million After Three Years
Adam Levine, the Maroon 5 frontman, and his wife, model Behati Prinsloo, have put their Montecito, California, estate on the market for $65 million. The couple purchased the property just three years ago in an off-market deal for $52 million.
Relocation Drives Sale: New Home Closer to Children's School
According to a spokesperson, the reason for selling the Montecito property is to relocate to a new, "special" home closer to their children's school. The couple plans to spend the next year "developing" this new property, which is described as a Spanish-style ranch built in 1919. The new property includes guesthouses, a barn, and stables, marking a stylistic shift from their current residence.
Inside Levine and Prinsloo's Montecito Estate
The Montecito estate, constructed in 2009, spans 13,362 square feet on 3.4 acres. It boasts panoramic mountain and ocean views. The property includes two guesthouses, an in-ground pool, a tennis court, a koi pond, vegetable gardens, and a chicken coop. The listing emphasizes extensive renovations undertaken by Levine and Prinsloo in collaboration with Clements Design, resulting in "the epitome of turnkey luxury."
Levine and Prinsloo: Serial High-End Property Flippers?
This real estate transaction aligns with Levine and Prinsloo's history of buying and selling high-value properties. They previously sold a Beverly Hills mansion to Ellen DeGeneres for $45 million after acquiring it for $34 million. They also sold a Pacific Palisades property (previously owned by Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner) for $51 million, securing a substantial profit.
David Duchovny Sells "Magical" Malibu Home for Nearly $11 Million
David Duchovny, best known for his roles in "The X-Files" and "Californication," has sold his Malibu home after owning it for two decades. The property was initially listed for $12.5 million in late April 2025 and sold for $10,979,100 by July 5, 2025.
Duchovny's Caboose: A Unique Feature and Writing Studio
The 3,577 sq. ft. main residence features three bedrooms, but a standout feature is the restored train caboose on the property. This caboose served as a guest house and Duchovny's writing studio for his 2021 novel, "Truly Like Lightning."
Property Details: Beach Access and Modern Amenities
The home features clean cement floors, dramatic pivoting glass doors, and soaring ceilings. Exterior amenities include a lap pool, jacuzzi, cold plunge, and an outdoor kitchen. The property also offers private beach access.
Duchovny's Decision to Sell: Empty Nest Syndrome?
Duchovny stated that his decision to sell was partly influenced by his children having grown up. He purchased the property in 2016 for $4.75 million and invested approximately $1 million in renovating the caboose. He had previously sold a New York City apartment in March 2023, reportedly at a loss.
Representation in the Sale
Chris Cortazzo of Compass represented both the buyer and the seller in the transaction. The identity of the buyer remains undisclosed.
