Richard Simmons’ L.A. Home Where He Died Back on the Market with Major Price Cut Nearly 2 Years After His Death

The former residence of iconic fitness personality Richard Simmons is back on the market, following a significant reduction in its asking price. Situated in the Hollywood Hills, the property has been listed at £5.799 million, a sharp decline from its initial valuation of £7 million less than one year after Simmons’s passing in July 2024.

Richard Simmons, celebrated for his larger-than-life persona, passed away in his cherished home shortly after celebrating his 76th birthday. His longtime publicist, Tom Etsey, confirmed the news, stating that Simmons’s death was accidental, due primarily to complications from recent falls and underlying heart disease.

The property, which Simmons called home since the 1980s, hit the market shortly after his death, but after five months, the price was steadily reduced before it was ultimately delisted in February 2026. Now, it has made a resurgence in the real estate market with a new and more enticing price point.

Described by listing agent Rachelle Rosten from Douglas Elliman’s Rachelle Rosten & Kelly deLaat Team, the property features nearly 5,000 square feet of living space, along with tiered grounds and breathtaking views. The house, which boasts a Neo-Classical Revival Colonial style, encompasses four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, making it a spacious residence for a family or individual buyer.

Located above the popular Sunset Strip, this half-acre estate presents significant development potential. Rosten highlights the property’s ability to attract diverse buyers, whether they are interested in preserving the existing home or redeveloping it to create a luxury estate. She noted that the sweeping views and overall setting would be particularly appealing, adding, “the opportunity to redevelop the site into a premier trophy property is equally compelling.”

The home itself features traditional living and dining spaces, a large primary suite, a guest suite with a separate entrance, and even an attic gym, a unique inclusion that reflects Simmons’s dedication to fitness. Outside, the property presents a key-shaped swimming pool alongside flat pads and terraced gardens, adding to its charm and practicality.

Rosten further emphasises the property’s unique and quirky elements that showcase its celebrity heritage and distinctive design. She mentions features such as staircase cherubs, vibrant patterned wallpaper, and the expressive touches throughout that make the home visually striking and memorable.

The renewed listing comes nearly two years after Simmons’s passing, marking a significant period for those who admired the fitness guru and his enduring legacy. Though Simmons became increasingly private and was rarely seen publicly after 2014, he provided a final connection with his fans by sharing his gratitude on social media the day before his death.

As interest builds around this unique property, Rosten aims to attract a broad range of potential buyers who may cherish not only the residence itself but the legacy it represents in Hollywood’s history. With its rich background and potential for redevelopment, Simmons’s former home holds both sentimental and financial allure, positioning it as a prime opportunity in Los Angeles’s competitive real estate market.