Flea Relists Michael Maltzan-Designed La Crescenta Compound for $5.75 Million
Michael “Flea” Balzary, the bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, has put his La Crescenta estate back on the market for $5.75 million. Originally listed in early 2022 at nearly $9.8 million, the 5.7-acre property was acquired in 2018 for $4.25 million. It boasts a 5,186-square-foot main residence crafted by Michael Maltzan, alongside a midcentury home from the 1950s designed by Richard Neutra. The estate also features a subterranean addition completed in 2021, a swimming pool, a cabin, and several outdoor structures. The listing is managed by Jett Gelber of Crosby Doe Associates. Meanwhile, Flea is in the process of creating a new album with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and released his first solo album, “Honora,” in March.
Key facts
- Flea, bassist of Red Hot Chili Peppers, relisted his La Crescenta compound for $5.75 million.
- The property was initially listed in early 2022 for nearly $9.8 million and later offered as a rental.
- Flea bought the 5.7-acre spread in 2018 for $4.25 million from artists Lari Pittman and Roy Dowell.
- The 5,186-square-foot estate includes a main house designed by Michael Maltzan in 2009 and a 1950s Richard Neutra house for Dorothy Serulnic.
- The main home was featured in Architectural Record and won three American Institute of Architects awards.
- The compound features a redwood-clad cabin, an outdoor movie pavilion, and a 50-foot Johnston Vidal lap pool.
- Jett Gelber of Crosby Doe Associates holds the listing.
- Flea released his debut solo album “Honora” in March and is working on a new Red Hot Chili Peppers album.
Entities
Artists
- Flea
- Michael Balzary
- Michael Maltzan
- Richard Neutra
- Dorothy Serulnic
- George Serulnic
- Lari Pittman
- Roy Dowell
- Jett Gelber
- Wendy Bowman
- Scott Shriner
- Steve Vai
Institutions
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Crosby Doe Associates
- American Institute of Architects
- Architectural Record
- Robb Report
- Modern Luxury
Locations
- La Crescenta
- United States
- Malibu Colony
- Malibu
- Beverly Hills
- Glendale
- Downtown Los Angeles
- Angeles National Forest
- Cotswold
- West Village
- Hudson River