Actress Aubrey Plaza has trimmed the price of her Spanish-style California compound by nearly a half-million dollars—less than two months after she relisted the property at a drastically reduced ask.
Plaza, 41, initially put her picturesque Los Feliz dwelling on the market for $6.5 million in September, eight months after her husband, film director Jeff Baena, died by suicide inside the property.
However, the property struggled to find a buyer, even after it was delisted and relisted with the lower price of $5.75 million. The “Dirty Grandpa” star, who is currently expecting her first child with partner Chris Abbott—then made the decision to change tactics.
Having removed the home from the market in May, she enlisted a new agent—Carl Gambino of Compass—to help her land a buyer, opting to relist the dwelling for a second time that same month with a much lower ask of $5.3 million.
Now, the Hollywood star is looking to entice a buyer by further reducing the price of the property to $4.85 million.
While Gambino has not yet commented on the listing, the property’s previous agent, Bryce Pennel of the Pennel Group at Douglas Elliman, revealed to Realtor.com® that the dwelling has come under offer on several occasions. But each of those deals ultimately ended up falling through before they could close.
He further noted that the sensitive nature of the home’s tie to Baena’s death made the marketing of it much more complicated than a “typical sale.”
“From the start, this was not a typical sale,” Pennel explained. “There was a lot tied to the property emotionally, which required discretion, care, and a thoughtful approach throughout. Despite the complexity and public attention surrounding it, there was consistent and meaningful buyer interest because, at its core, it’s an incredibly special property.
“The multiple cancelled escrows were more reflective of the unique circumstances surrounding the home than a lack of demand. Ultimately, when the final buyer chose not to move forward, ownership decided to reposition with a meaningful price reduction and relist with a different agent.”
Though he is no longer working to sell the home, Pennel had nothing but praise for Plaza.
“I am grateful to have helped guide the property through an important chapter and appreciative of everyone involved along the way,” he said.
In March, Realtor.com exclusively revealed that Plaza had secured a buyer for the residence. However, by May 12, the deal had fallen through and the home was once again pulled from the market.
Plaza and Baena—a writer and director—purchased the home together in October 2022, paying $4.7 million for the Los Feliz property.
Records show that the property was purchased through a trust managed by an accounting firm located in the same office as Plaza’s production company, Evil Hag Productions.
The Mediterranean-style dwelling, which features four bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, was built in 1928 and appears to have been purchased off market, according to Realtor.com data.
Before it was purchased by the couple in 2022, the home last changed hands in 2017 for $3.6 million.
In its latest listing, the Spanish-style home is described as being “tucked away on a private street” in the “coveted” neighborhood of Los Feliz Oaks.
“Meticulously restored and tastefully updated, the home honors its architectural heritage while offering modern amenities including a screening room, wine cellar, pool, oversized steam room, and a state-of-the-art sound system,” the description continues.
“This is more than a home … it’s a private sanctuary, brought back to life with care, style, and enduring character. A rare opportunity for those seeking space, seclusion, and authentic Spanish charm.”
Listing images reveal a tasteful interior, with a neutral, elegant palette used throughout the home, which is filled with natural light.
The bright and airy kitchen features large glass doors to the backyard, helping to create a seamless flow between the two spaces.
However, there are several pops of color throughout the abode, including a large pink couch in one of the living areas, as well as funky yellow-and-green tile in a bathroom.
Pink appears to have been a favorite hue for Plaza, with the primary bedroom painted a very pale rose, while the primary bathroom features fun lighting fixtures in a similar color.
Amenities outside of the main residence include multiple outdoor living spaces “designed for dining, lounging, and entertaining,” as well as a stunning swimming pool that is nestled on a grassy lawn, with a canopy of trees providing natural shade for the hottest of days.
In one of the living spaces, an artistic arched window provides a picturesque view of the property’s gardens—serving almost as a natural art piece in the space, which also boasts a cozy fireplace.
Arches run throughout the dwelling, from the curved front door to the arched doorways that lead from one room into the next in many of the main living areas.
Plaza and Baena purchased the home just over one year after they revealed they had secretly tied the knot, with the actress sharing the news in a May 2021 Instagram post in which she referred to her partner as her “darling husband.”
The couple, who had been dating since 2011, kept their relationship largely out of the spotlight. However, Plaza did previously note that their shared love of the movie industry had been a great boon to their romance.
“When you’re with someone that is in your field, they understand what you’re dealing with on a deeper level,” she told People in 2019. “So obviously you are able to support each other and really understand kind of the journey that we’re both on.”
Baena was pronounced dead on Jan. 3, 2025, inside the Los Feliz property he shared with Plaza, with the Los Angeles County Coroner later confirming the cause of death as suicide.
Plaza later broke her silence about her struggle to deal with her grief, telling fellow comedian Amy Poehler that her devastation felt like a “giant ocean of awfulness.”
During an appearance on Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast in August of that same year, the “Honey Don’t!” star explained that, while she was doing her best to cope with each day as it came, processing the loss of her husband was a “daily struggle.”
On April 8, Plaza confirmed through her spokesperson that she is expecting a baby with Abbott, with a source telling People magazine that she and Abbott “feel very blessed,” adding that the pregnancy came as a “beautiful surprise after an emotional year.”
Before the news was shared, Plaza had not publicly revealed the news about her relationship with Abbott, whom she has collaborated with on several projects, including the 2020 movie “Black Bear.” They also starred alongside each other in the off-Broadway production of “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” in 2023.
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