LA Mansion Prince Famously Painted Purple is Listed for a Whopping $30M

At the same time the world marked the four-year anniversary of his shocking death last month, Prince’s former home was quietly put back on the market for a whopping $30 million. The expansive property boasts plenty of Hollywood lore, including the time when Prince famously painted the gorgeous property in bold purple stripes shortly after renting it from NBA star Carlos Boozer. Perched on a hill close to the intersection of Beverly Hills and Sunset Strip, the mansion, which has since been repainted, harkens back to the days of Old Hollywood when former owner Elizabeth Taylor once walked the property. After having passed through so many celebrity hands, who could resist a peek inside?

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An aerial exterior shot of Prince's former Los Angeles mansion with swimming pool and rooftop tennis court

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Baby, I’m a Star

The 18,000-square-foot estate perched on a hill was built back in 1953 for self-made millionaire Hal Braxton who wanted a place where he could both entertain guests and hide from nuclear bombs during the Cold War. The six-level “bachelor pad” has changed ownership many times since it’s initial creation, acquiring plenty of fascinating anecdotes along the way. You can also peek inside Prince’s one-time Toronto mansion.

The cobblestone walkway leading towards the front gate

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Let’s Go Crazy

According to multiple sources, NBA player Carlos Boozer rented out the property to Prince shortly after purchasing it in the early 2000s. When he later returned unexpectedly from an away game due to an injury, Boozer caught wind of the fact that The Purple One not only replaced the gold lions at the front gate with his famous purple symbol, but the singer had also made not-so-minor tweaks to the interior – including purple carpeting, a dance floor and a hair salon. Prince was later sued, but Boozer later retracted the paperwork.

Pathway leading from the front gate to the front door, shielded by a variety of trees

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Take Me With U

The luxurious six-level mansion features 10 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, four-car garage, wine cellar, outdoor rooftop tennis court and a swimming pool complete with water slide, swim-up bar and grotto that will give you serious backyard envy.

A large two-level front entryway with a gated fireplace and plenty of natural light

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Adore

How many hallways and staircases boast their own individual fireplaces? We’d guess not many. By comparison, check out these celebrities who live in normal-looking houses.

A spacious living room with plenty of seating space and French doors that open onto a shaded patio

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The Beautiful Ones

No matter where you’re situated in the house, there’s plenty of natural light. The French doors in this living room open out onto a balcony that invites people to take in the city views. You’ll also want to cozy up in these celebrity living rooms.

A spacious second living room with views overlooking the city of Los Angeles

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Partyman

We wonder if this is the room where Prince opted to install that legendary dance floor? For decor inspiration, check out these celebrity dining rooms you’ll want to have a feast in.

A mirrored basement space with plenty of seating and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the backyard

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Gold

This mirrored basement space boasts floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto a forested area that offers plenty of trees for shade and privacy. You can also look inside the home offices of your favourite celebrities.

A luxurious, spa-like swimming pool with a slide and waterfall

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Pop Life

From the slide to the swim-up bar, there’s nothing about this backyard dream pool we don’t absolutely love. If you’ve already got some serious pool envy, wait until you see these lavish celebrity swimming pools you’ll want to dive into.

A rooftop enclosed tennis court with views overlooking the city of Los Angeles

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Uptown

Even if you’re not particularly sporty, we bet you’d give tennis a shot after laying eyes on this stunning rooftop court. For more home envy, take in the breathtaking views in these celebrity homes.

An expansive rooftop patio with views overlooking the city of Los Angeles

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Days of Wild

We can see why original homeowner, millionaire Hal Braxton, was able to host hundreds of guests at one time. The rooftop balcony alone could hold that many partygoers.