12305 Fifth Helena Dr. is a home in
Brentwood, Los Angeles
Brentwood is a suburban neighborhood in the Los Angeles Westside, Westside region of Los Angeles.
History
General
Modern development began after the establishment of the Sawtelle Veterans Home, Pacific Branch of the National Home for Disab ...
, California. The house is most famous as the final residence of
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe (; born Norma Jeane Mortenson; 1 June 1926 4 August 1962) was an American actress. Famous for playing comedic " blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s, as wel ...
and the location of
her death on August 4, 1962.
Location
The property is located at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
Overview
The one-story, Hacienda-style home sits on 2,900 square feet at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac off Carmelina Ave. Built in 1929, the L-shaped property now consists of four bedrooms (only two existed when Monroe lived there) and three bathrooms.
[Jeffrey Meyers]
Step Inside Marilyn Monroe's Country Retreat in Connecticut and Spanish Colonial-Style Home in Los Angeles
''Architectural Digest
''Architectural Digest'' is an American monthly magazine founded in 1920. Its principal subjects are interior design and landscaping, rather than pure external architecture. The magazine is published by Condé Nast, which also publishes internati ...
'', September 23, 2016. In the backyard, a free-form pool is adjacent to a citrus grove and guest house. Its "Cursum Perficio" tiles on the front doorstep translate to "I have completed my journey." It is unknown whether Monroe or a successive owner installed the tiles.
Ownership
In February 1962, Monroe purchased the property for $77,500. She reportedly paid for half of the home in cash and took out a mortgage for the second half.
[ In the early morning of August 5, 1962, six months after purchasing the home, Monroe was found dead of a ]barbiturate overdose
Barbiturate overdose is poisoning due to excessive doses of barbiturates. Symptoms typically include difficulty thinking, poor coordination, decreased level of consciousness, and a decreased effort to breathe ( respiratory depression). Complica ...
in her bedroom.
In 2017, the house was put for sale for $6.9 million and eventually sold for $7.25 million.[Neal J. Leitereg]
Marilyn Monroe's onetime Brentwood home sells for over the asking price
''LA Times'', June 1, 2017.
References
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Houses in Los Angeles
Houses completed in 1929
Brentwood, Los Angeles
Marilyn Monroe