Liberace’s ‘secret’ West Hollywood home seeks a $3.59M flip
Despite his lavish displays of success and an overall flamboyant persona, even Liberace needed time away from the realities of Hollywood — and now, his onetime hideout can be yours.
In West Hollywood, Liberace’s “secret” home — at 8732 Shoreham Dr. — has listed for $3.59 million, according to a release from its listing brokerage.
That’s higher than the $2.88 million the 2,360-square-foot residence asked in the spring of 2022. Property records show the home subsequently sold in August 2022 for $2.6 million — and, when comparing last year’s listing photos to those of now, it’s evident the dwelling underwent a renovation in the months since.
It’s all located in The Shoreham, a 1937-built development with 15 apartments and townhouses whose former residents also include Olivia de Havilland, her sister Joan Fontaine — specifically, the sister with whom de Havilland famously feuded — and Marlene Dietrich. The Shoreham owes its origins to MGM Studios, which built it to house talent above the Sunset Strip.
With three bedrooms — two of which are primary suites — three full bathrooms and a powder room, this offering also includes an updated kitchen with new appliances and a laundry room with floor-to-ceiling storage.
Images show an original fireplace, columns, handsome herringbone floors and even space for a home gym. Up a stairwell is a private 2,000-plus-square-foot roof terrace with space for dining, lounging and looking out to views of the Los Angeles skyline. There’s also an outdoor television.
Liberace, a lifelong performer and pianist, was also known for his screen presence — hosting “The Liberace Show” in the 1950s and 1960s, and even appearing in films such as “Sincerely Yours.”
Liberace died at age 67 in 1987 from AIDS complications — several weeks after being medically treated for what his staff called “the effects of a watermelon diet.” He passed away in his Palm Springs home.
Chris Laib and Michael Remacle of Sotheby’s International Realty have the listing.
