Former Julia Roberts Estate in Hawaii Sold For $27.6 Million
Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts’ former Hawaiian estate has officially sold for $27.6 million.
Roberts and her husband, cinematographer Danny Moder, owned the oceanfront property on the island’s North Shore for more than a decade, selling it for roughly $20 million in 2020.
The couple originally purchased the ultra-private Limahuli Beach property in 2009 for $10 million, using it as a secluded family escape far removed from Hollywood.
Property Highlights
Price: $27.6 million
Location: Hanalei, Kaua‘i, Hawaii
Size: 3,211 square feet
Lot Size: 8.29 acres
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Notable Features: Over 400 feet of beachfront, three-parcel estate, caretaker’s cottage, photovoltaic solar with battery storage, gym, pool, Walker Warner Architects renovation
First Look Inside Robert’s Former Estate
Set on 8.29 acres at the famed “end of the road” in Hā‘ena, Robert’s former estate has more than 400 feet of direct beachfront, with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Limahuli Valley, and the green peaks of Mt. Makana.
The land spreads across three separate parcels, offering flexibility and potential for future expansion, all while remaining surrounded by preserved natural landscape.
The main residence, updated by Walker Warner Architects, measures just over 3,100 square feet and is designed to embrace a connection to the outdoors through floor-to-ceiling glass and expansive lanais.
Also on the property is a separate one-bedroom caretaker’s cottage that provides additional accommodation, alongside a 490-square-foot pool and an air-conditioned gym.
Modern sustainability features were also integrated throughout the property, including photovoltaic panels paired with Tesla batteries, Starlink internet, and a whole-house water filtration system.
Video Overview
A video from Forbes dives into the property’s details and highlights the renovations Roberts made during her time as owner.
Deep Dive Into Our Favorite Spots
These three areas capture why Julia Roberts’ former Hawaii estate continues to stand out, each adding a unique feature to the property that is meant to take in the benefits of its location.
Primary Bedroom
The primary bedroom feels calm and coastal, with whitewashed ceilings, warm wood floors, and wide windows that frame views of the ocean.
Outdoor Terrace
Just outside, a covered terrace extends the living space into the open air, with exposed beams, relaxed seating, and greenery extending the view toward the water.
Pool
A rock-lined path in the lawn guides you from the house right to the pool, where the mountains become the backdrop.
The pool’s clean, low-profile design keeps the focus on the scenery, creating an immersive spot to relax and take in the island sun.
Where is Roberts Now?
The estate’s recent $27.6 million sale, after first hitting the market at $29.5 million, closes another chapter for the home Julia Roberts used to bring her family to.
While she no longer owns property on the islands, she never goes far from the water as she still owns an ocean-view home in Malibu, where her family has lived since 2003. Over the years, she’s also acquired additional properties in New Mexico and New York.
As her real estate portfolio continues to evolve, so does her career, with another full-circle moment on the horizon as she prepares to rejoin George Clooney and the original cast in the highly anticipated ‘Ocean’s 14’, which is reported to be in early production.
