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5 Impressive Celebrity Homes That Hit the Market This Year

From beachfront properties once owned by Taylor Swift and Johnny Carson, to the sprawling estates that David Lynch and Audrey Hepburn called home

By Galerie editors
Tropical poolside with palm trees, ocean view, and clear blue sky. Rocky waterfall enhances the tranquil landscape.
Johnny Carson's former Malibu estate. Photo: Steven Lippman

Celebrity homes come in all shapes, sizes, and price points, with a bonus of Hollywood lore and glamour. From beachfront properties that once hosted Taylor Swift and Johnny Carson, to the sprawling estates that David Lynch and Audrey Hepburn called home, here is a look at some of the impressive properties that hit the market this year.

Audrey Hepburn's former estate.
Audrey Hepburn’s former estate. Photo: David Walls
Audrey Hepburn living area.
Living area. Photo: David Walls
A service apartment on the estate of Audrey Hepburn.
A service apartment. Photo: David Walls

1. Audrey Hepburn’s Stunning Former Switzerland Home

The Academy Award-winning actress lived on the sprawling grounds of “Le Paisible” for 30 years, until she died in 1993. Listed for nearly $21 million, the historic villa is located in the Swiss municipality of Tolochenaz, and boasts 10,764 square feet, 12 bedrooms, and eight baths set upon 40.33 acres.

The superstar only briefly owned the home.
Taylor Swift owned this beachfront estate. Photo: Jack Vatcher Photography
Taylor Swift’s former home in Cape Cod is on the market.
Taylor Swift’s former home in Cape Cod is on the market. Photo: Jack Vatcher Photography
Every room faces the water.
Every room faces the water. Photo: Jack Vatcher Photography
Outdoors, the home features a private beach, a built-in fire pit, and a resort-style pool.
Outdoors, the home features a private beach, a built-in fire pit, and a resort-style pool. Photo: Jack Vatcher Photography

2. Taylor Swift’s Beachfront Cape Cod Escape

The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter purchased the property in 2012 for $4.8 million and sold it a few months later. The circa-1928 beachfront home boasts eight bedrooms and seven baths across 5,064 square feet, and is located near the Kennedy family’s famed compound, also in Hyannis Port.

719 North Maple Drive, Beverly Hills.
719 N. Maple Drive, Beverly Hills. Photo: The Siegel Family
Elegant foyer with a red Persian rug, chandelier, curved staircase, and decorative white double doors.
The foyer. Photo: The Siegel Family
Elegant spiral staircase with wooden railing, leading to an arched window with natural light entering the space.
The stairway. Photo: The Siegel Family

3. A Beverly Hills Estate with Ties to Gloria Vanderbilt

This sprawling 1920s-style home once entertained the biggest of Hollywood names—including Elvis, Howard Hughes, Warren Beatty, and more. The six-bedroom, five-bath property measures 6,138 square feet and was leased by Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt—mother to Gloria Laura Vanderbilt, and most recently owned by actress Noreen Nash, who lived in the home until her death at age 99 in 2023.

Luxury cliffside mansion with pool overlooking the ocean, surrounded by lush greenery and a bright blue sky with clouds
Johnny Carson’s former Malibu estate is on the market. Photo: Steven Lippman
Indoor atrium with a spiral staircase, large tree, and sunlight streaming through wooden slats, offering a coastal view.
Living area. Photo: Steven Lippman
Modern, open-plan living space with large windows, a round fireplace, indoor plants, and ocean view in the background.
6962 Wildlife Road in Malibu. Photo: Steven Lippman
Spacious hall with large skylights, indoor tree, and wooden accents, overlooking lush greenery through large windows.
Photo: Steven Lippman
Modern beachfront home with spacious balcony overlooking the ocean, lush greenery, and a pool under a clear blue sky.
Towering glass walls give way to panoramic views of the nearby ocean. Photo: Steven Lippman

4. Johnny Carson’s Sprawling Malibu Estate

The former Tonight Show host owned the Point Dume estate from the 1980s until his death in 2005. The home includes a 7,100-square-foot main house and a 1,000-square-foot guest house, and is situated on 4.1 acres. The secluded compound boasts idyllic gardens and towering glass walls with panoramic views of the nearby ocean, islands, and the dazzling nighttime display of lights known as the Queen’s Necklace. 

Pink stucco house with modern design in lush, wooded area; driveway and unique geometric wall patterns visible.
The main residence is known as the Beverly Johnson House. Photo: Neue Focus
Mid-century modern living room with unique geometric paneling, green sofa, and large windows.
Living area.
A cluttered office desk with books, electronic equipment, and a black chair against a wooden wall backdrop.
Lynch added an editing suite. Photo: Neue Focus
Modern house with a uniquely textured wall, surrounded by lush trees, featuring a serene pool and lounge chairs.
Eric Lloyd Wright, Frank Lloyd Wright’s grandson, was commissioned to design the pool and pool house. Photo: Neue Focus
Concrete steps surrounded by decorative patterned walls and lush greenery in a serene outdoor setting.
The property features bold geometric patterns. Photo: Neue Focus
Modern hillside house surrounded by trees, featuring large windows and multiple levels in a lush setting.

5. David Lynch’s Hollywood Hills Hideaway That was Partly Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Family

 David Lynch’s former residence was in part designed by Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright, and features later additions by Eric Lloyd Wright, the revolutionary architect’s grandson. The modernist home features glass walls, bold geometric details, and a seamless flow throughout. The secluded compound features three residences and ancillary structures across five contiguous parcels.