Monroe purchased the Hacienda-style home in February 1962 for $77,500 — six months before she died there of an apparent overdose of sleeping pills.
Marilyn Monroe’s beloved Los Angeles home, where she tragically died more than 60 years ago, could become a tear-down, as its new owner reportedly seeks to demolish the iconic, one-story structure.
The new owner has filed for permits with the city’s Department of Building and Safety to demolish the Hacienda-style home in the city’s upscale Brentwood neighborhood,The resident didn’t say why they wanted to demolish the four-bedroom structure, which was built in 1929, but property owners usually take such steps in order to build a house that’s larger and that has more modern amenities.
The building department gave the green light for a “plan check” on Tuesday, signaling the initial stages of the demolition process, the Post said. However, a final demolition permit has yet to be granted. An aerial view of the house where actress Marilyn Monroe died is seen on July 26, 2002 in Brentwood, California. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Monroe’s death. The actress, famous for such films as “The Seven Year Itch” and “Some Like It Hot,” was found dead on August 5, 1962 in her Brentwood, California home of a drug overdose.
Monroe, one of Hollywood’s most famous stars, purchased the 2,900-square-foot home in February 1962 for $77,500 — equivalent to around $790,000 today, when figures are adjusted for inflation. The grounds of the estate featured a pool and lush lawn, while the home itself boasted charming architectural details, including beamed ceilings, casement windows and terra cotta tile floors.
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