The actor’s time capsule home in the Hollywood Hills is listed for $5 million following his death from cancer in July 2023
Paul Reubens’ Los Feliz home is on the market almost a year after the actor’s death.
The comedian, who is best known for playing Pee-wee Herman, died in July 2023 after being diagnosed with cancer. Now, his 2,921-square-foot home on 1.4 acres of land at the end of a private street in the Los Feliz area of Hollywood Hills, Calif. is for sale.
Reubens bought the three-bedroom property for just over $400,000 in 1985 with his paycheck from the movie Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, his longtime personal assistant Allison Berry told the Wall Street Journal. He lived there for almost 40 years until his death at 70.
The house is listed for $4,995,000 with Juliette Hohnen of Douglas Elliman.
The time capsule home appears largely un-renovated from its original midcentury style and features an outdoor pool and spa as well as views of local landmarks like the Hollywood sign and the Griffith Park Observatory.
The interior of the one-story, ranch-style home includes a living room surrounded by walls of glass and sliding doors that open to the patio.
The kitchen features vintage wallpaper, a built-in breakfast nook, and a pantry/laundry room area.
The adjacent den features a built-in wet bar and a fireplace, while the primary suite includes a sitting room, a dressing area, and a bathroom that opens up into an enclosed cat patio, or “catio,” Reubens constructed to protect his pet from the local wildlife.
The home’s two guest bedrooms are connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom.
Reubens’ rep confirmed his death in a statement on July 31, 2023, revealing that the actor had cancer for years before he died.
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer, and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy, and belief in the importance of kindness,” read the statement.
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit,” it continued. “A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
