Backyard of Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.'s family home.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. List LA Home For $10.5 Million

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. have listed their longtime Los Angeles home for $10.5 million.

The actor couple purchased the property in 2013 for $6.1 million, and it has served as their primary family residence while raising their two children.

Tucked behind gates in Brentwood’s Mandeville Canyon, the home combines privacy, generous living space, and a family-focused layout.

Front Entrance to Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.'s family home.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

Property Highlights

Price: $10.5 Million
Location: Los Angeles, California
Size: 7,318 square feet
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Notable Features: Gated estate, resort-style pool, outdoor barbecue area, private balcony, home office, bonus playroom, oversized primary suite, Hamptons-inspired design

For more information about this listing, reach out to Cindy Ambuehl at cindy@cindyambuehl.com.

Inside Sarah and Freddie’s Family Home

Stepping inside, the home opens with a soaring double-height foyer, where a sweeping staircase, coffered ceilings, and oversized windows set the tone for the rest of the residence.

Contemporary starburst chandeliers draw the eye upward, while rich hardwood floors add warmth beneath the light-filled palette.

Natural light plays a major role throughout the interiors, filtering through large windows and glass doors that connect many of the rooms to the surrounding grounds.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

Natural light plays a major role throughout the interiors, filtering through large windows and glass doors that connect many of the rooms to the surrounding grounds.

The overall aesthetic combines the timeless character of classic East Coast architecture with the indoor-outdoor lifestyle associated with Southern California.

Stepping inside, the home opens with a soaring double-height foyer, where a sweeping staircase, coffered ceilings, and oversized windows set the tone for the rest of the residence.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

Front Office

Directly off the foyer, the home office is designed with soft neutral finishes framed by custom built-ins, detailed millwork, and layered crown molding.

A fireplace serves as the focal point behind the sculptural desk, surrounded by paneled walls and symmetrical windows dressed in woven Roman shades.

A fireplace serves as the focal point behind the sculptural desk, surrounded by paneled walls and symmetrical windows dressed in woven Roman shades.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

Formal Dining Room

Opposite the office, the formal dining room features a long dining table beneath another starburst chandelier, creating a natural focal point for large holiday gatherings and dinner parties.

Floral-patterned wall coverings add texture and contrast against the crisp white millwork, while the symmetrical layout reinforces the home’s traditional architecture.

Opposite the office, the formal dining room features a long dining table beneath a sculptural starburst chandelier.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

Living Room

Straight down the hall from the foyer, the living room serves as one of the home’s primary gathering spaces beside a traditional fireplace and with direct backyard access.

Straight down the hall from the foyer, the living room serves as one of the home's primary gathering spaces beside a traditional fireplace and with direct backyard access.
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A grand piano occupies one corner of the space, underscoring the room’s role as both an entertaining area and a place for everyday family life.

Additionally, the room’s neutral furnishings, warm wood accents, and layered textures create a relaxed atmosphere that feels approachable despite the home’s scale.

The room's neutral furnishings, warm wood accents, and layered textures create a relaxed atmosphere that feels approachable despite the home's scale.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

Family Room

Around the corner, the family room offers a more casual setting designed for everyday use that once again connects to the backyard.

A coffered ceiling adds architectural detail overhead, while custom built-ins stretch across one wall, framing the television and providing display and storage space.

A coffered ceiling adds architectural detail overhead, while custom built-ins stretch across one wall, framing the television and providing display and storage space.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

Casual Dining Space

Integrated into the room is a casual dining area positioned beside a fireplace and consisting of a round wood table with matching chairs.

Integrated into the room is a casual dining area positioned beside a second fireplace and consisting of a round wood table with matching chairs.
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Kitchen

Behind the family room, the kitchen serves as the heart of the home, centered around a large island topped with dark stone countertops.

Custom cabinetry stretches from floor to ceiling, incorporating glass-front display cabinets, open shelving, and extensive storage.

Behind the family room, the kitchen serves as the heart of the home, centered around a large island topped with dark stone countertops.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

Premium appliances include a professional-grade range beneath a vent hood, complemented by farmhouse sinks, multiple prep areas, and expansive counter space designed to accommodate everything from everyday cooking to larger parties.

Custom cabinetry stretches from floor to ceiling, incorporating glass-front display cabinets, open shelving, and extensive storage.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

Bar

Just beyond the kitchen, a dedicated bar adds another layer of functionality to the home’s entertaining spaces.

Designed in the same style, the bar is equipped with its own sink, display shelving, and storage for glassware, making it well suited for hosting guests without disrupting activity in the main kitchen.

Designed in the same style, the bar is equipped with its own sink, display shelving, and storage for glassware, making it well suited for hosting guests without disrupting activity in the main kitchen.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

Primary Suite

Upstairs, the primary suite occupies a private wing of the home, offering a quiet escape from the main living areas below.

In the bedroom, vaulted ceilings and a skylight bring additional natural light into the room, while French doors open to a private balcony overlooking the landscaped grounds.

In the bedroom, vaulted ceilings and a skylight bring additional natural light into the room, while French doors open to a private balcony overlooking the landscaped grounds.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

En-Suite Bathroom

The adjoining bathroom features dual vanities separated by a makeup station and an oversized mirror that spans the length of the wall.

The adjoining bathroom features dual vanities separated by a dedicated makeup station and an oversized mirror that spans the length of the room.
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A soaking tub sits beneath a large picture window, while a glass-enclosed shower occupies its own dedicated space across from the vanity.

A soaking tub sits beneath a large picture window, while a glass-enclosed shower occupies its own dedicated space within the clean, airy space.
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Walk-in Closet

Completing the suite is a walk-in closet outfitted with custom cabinetry, glass-front storage, built-in shelving, and a central island for organization.

Completing the suite is a substantial walk-in closet outfitted with custom cabinetry, glass-front storage, built-in shelving, and a central island for organization.
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Additional Bedrooms

Throughout the house, six additional bedrooms provide plenty of space for family and guests, each designed with the same light-filled aesthetic found throughout the rest of the home.

Guest Room

The first bedroom we want to highlight features vaulted ceilings, a skylight, and French doors that open to its own balcony.

Soft neutral tones, large windows, and simple furnishings keep the room bright and inviting, while the balcony adds an additional outdoor connection rarely found in secondary bedrooms.

The first bedroom we want to highlight features vaulted ceilings, a skylight, and French doors that open directly to a private balcony.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

Kid’s Room

Designed with flexibility in mind, this bedroom incorporates a built-in sleeping nook framed by custom millwork, shelving, and storage drawers below.

French doors open to a balcony, bringing in natural light, while a desk area creates space for studying, reading, or creative projects.

Designed with flexibility in mind, this bedroom incorporates a built-in sleeping nook framed by custom millwork, shelving, and storage drawers below.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

Top Level Amenities

Beyond the bedroom level, the home makes full use of its uppermost floor with a pair of flexible spaces designed for recreation, relaxation, and wellness.

Flexible Bonus Room

Tucked beneath the roofline, the bonus room offers an expansive open layout illuminated by multiple skylights and dormer windows.

Tucked beneath the roofline, the bonus room offers an expansive open layout illuminated by multiple skylights and dormer windows.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

Built-in window seating, custom storage, and dedicated game and lounge areas create a space that can easily adapt to a media room, playroom, homework zone, or casual gathering space.

Built-in window seating, custom storage, and dedicated game and lounge areas create a space that can easily adapt to a media room, playroom, homework zone, or casual gathering space.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

Home Gym

A separate fitness studio provides a dedicated area for workouts without leaving the comfort of home with plenty of space for cardio equipment, strength training, yoga, or Pilates.

A separate fitness studio provides a dedicated area for workouts without leaving the comfort of home with plenty of space for cardio equipment, strength training, yoga, or Pilates.
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Backyard

Stepping outside, the property transitions into a backyard lined with hedges and towering trees, creating a sense of seclusion while framing views of the surrounding canyon landscape.

At the center a broad stretch of lawn sits next to a rectangular pool paired with an elevated spa finished in vibrant blue tile.

At the center a broad stretch of lawnsits next to a rectangular pool paired with an elevated spa finished in vibrant blue tile.
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At one end of the pool, an outdoor barbecue station serves as a natural hub for entertaining, accompanied by additional seating beneath the covered patio.

At one end of the pool, an outdoor barbecue station serves as a natural hub for entertaining, accompanied by additional seating areas  beneath covered patios.
Photo Credit: Cristiano Cruzio

Why is Sarah and Freddie Selling?

For more than a decade, this property served as the primary home for Sarah and Freddie, becoming the place where they raised their children while balancing busy careers in film and television.

However, now, with their children older and reports indicating the couple have already secured their next home, the listing signals a desire for a change of scenery rather than a departure from Los Angeles altogether.

For the next owner, that presents an opportunity to acquire a thoughtfully maintained family estate in one of Brentwood’s most sought-after neighborhoods and a home that has evolved alongside one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples.

Author

  • Scarlett Wiltton is the editor-in-chief at Homes of Celebs, where she leads the charge in delivering in-depth coverage of the most extraordinary real estate deals shaping Hollywood and beyond. With four years of experience writing about pop culture and luxury homes, she brings a sharp editorial vision and a passion for uncovering the details that make celebrity properties truly remarkable. Her background in high-end real estate journalism and deep understanding of the entertainment industry allow her to provide readers with a detailed look at the lavish estates and record-breaking sales that define modern luxury.

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