Where do Actors From the Marvel Cinematic Universe Live: a Guide to the Luxury Homes of Hollywood Celebrities

During their film careers, the performers of key roles in Marvel Studios films have earned substantial fees. This money was more than enough to purchase multimillion-dollar real estate in different countries around the world. Details are in our review. 

Scarlett Johansson

One of the most famous performers of the film franchise, Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), owns real estate in different regions of the United States.

Real estate in Los Angeles, California

Johansson has a large house in Los Feliz, an elite area of ​​Los Angeles. Seven years earlier, the celebrity purchased it for $3.88 million.

Johansson's home is located in a remote part of the prestigious Los Feliz neighborhood. The luxurious mansion is located on a vast one-acre plot of land: it consists of four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and an adjacent terrace. The external and internal walls of the house are painted white; all the furniture for the actress was chosen in the same shades. One of the bedrooms has a balcony with panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills and the famous Hollywood sign.

Country house in Rockland, New York 

Now Scarlett Johansson also owns a house in the quiet village of Palisade, Rockland County, New York, just an hour's drive from Manhattan. She purchased it in 2018 for $4 million. The house has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a living room with a library, a flower greenhouse, and a swimming pool. There is also a beautiful garden and stunning views of the Hudson River from the terrace.

In addition, Scarlett Johansson had a penthouse in New York in Sutton Place, which she bought in 2008 for $2.1 million and sold in 2022 for $1.87 million.

Scarlett Johansson's net worth is estimated to be around $165 million in 2024, making her one of the highest paid actresses in the industry. Her financial success is due not only to her acting career, but also to music projects, advertising contracts, and business investments, including her own skin care line.

A house in Los Feliz, Sotheby’s International Realty

Jeremy Renner

These are the real estate assets that actor Jeremy Renner, who played the character Hawkeye, can boast of.

Mansion in the Hollywood Hills

Jeremy Renner until 2015 was the owner of a mansion located in the Hollywood Hills. This house, built in 1926, previously belonged to Oscar-winning American director Preston Sturges for decades.

After purchasing a mansion whose area exceeds 650 sq. meters, Renner carried out large-scale restoration work in it.

The converted facility included:

• five bedrooms;
• six bathrooms;
• kitchen;
• living room with marble fireplace and bar counter;
• a terrace overlooking the city and garden, which can be accessed from all rooms on the second floor.

The old mansion was sold by Renner for $4.3 million.

By the way, since 2003, Renner has begun to engage in flipping, that is, buying houses, renovating them, and then selling them. He does this together with his best friend, architect Christopher Winters.

 

House on Lake Tahoe

Jeremy Renner currently owns property in Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. While in this exact location in January 2023, Renner was hospitalized in critical condition after an accident while clearing snow on a snow tractor. As a result, he suffered a chest injury and damage to the musculoskeletal system. He was recovering in the intensive care unit after two operations.

It is reported that Renner has recently begun returning to acting.

Instagram @jeremyrenner 

Robert Downey Jr

Actor Robert Downey Jr., who plays Iron Man, is a special admirer of luxury. As of 2024, Robert Downey Jr.'s net worth is estimated to be $300 million. This includes income from a successful film career, smart real estate investments, and lucrative advertising contracts.

Let's focus on real estate:

Windmill in East Hampton, New York

A 19th-century windmill-style home with unique architectural features such as a spiral staircase, stained glass windows, and a roof terrace. The home includes six bedrooms, five full and two half bathrooms, and a guest house in the mill tower.

Purchased in 2009 for $6.7 million.

Source: Brown Harris Stevens 

Binishell Mansion in Malibu

Purchased in 2009 for $13.4 million. This house is characterized by an original design: from a height, it looks like a turtle shell. The designers, who worked on the project for 7 years, created the house using spherical concrete structures, completely abandoning the use of right angles and lines. The entrances to the premises were made like cave openings. Due to the creative architecture, the house is very reminiscent of the homes of hobbits or Teletubbies.

Inside the home, there is a spacious dining room, a modern living room, a minimalist office, a saltwater aquarium, a kitchen, a games room, and a home theater. External amenities include tennis and basketball courts, a swimming pool, parking, and green areas.

Mark Ruffalo

American actor Mark Ruffalo has impressive experience in the acquisition and sale of residential properties. As of 2024, the Marvel movie star's net worth is $35 million.

House in the Hollywood Hills

The actor who played the Hulk had a house in the Hollywood Hills at his disposal. Ruffalo purchased it for $1.6 million. A large-scale estate, whose area is almost 280 square meters, consisted of three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a spacious yard with a garden. The interior walls of the premises were whitewashed white.

In 2009, Ruffalo sold it to actress Zooey Deschanel. The new owner, not being delighted with the interior, carried out large-scale renovation work in the purchased house, hanging bright wallpaper in the rooms and installing a set of dark colors in the kitchen.

Townhouse in Brooklyn and house in the Catskill Mountains

Ruffalo also owned a 19th-century townhouse in Brooklyn, which he bought in 2015 for $3,500,000. This home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and unique architectural details such as hand-carved wood doors and a marble fireplace. Although he initially planned to keep the house, he put it back on the market in 2017 and sold it for $3,100,000.

There were rumors that he and his wife were considering purchasing an Upper West Side townhouse for $10 million, but this was never officially confirmed.

The family also owns a home in the Catskill Mountains.

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth, an Australian actor, has a diverse and extensive real estate portfolio. Here's a detailed review:

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Mansion in Byron Bay, Australia

Actor Chris Hemsworth, who appeared on the silver screen as Thor, built a gigantic mansion in Byron Bay, Australia. It is designed in a modern style with panoramic windows and a light facade.

In the multi-level house there was room for:

• six bedrooms;
• gym;
• games rooms;
• cinema hall;
• spa complex.

Hemsworth initially abandoned the idea of ​​​​building a swimming pool on the adjacent plot — the actor designed it on the roof of the house, which offers a picturesque view of the green surroundings. The large-scale mansion cost the celebrity approximately $20 million.

It is noteworthy that the constructed facility caused outrage among Hemsworth’s neighbors, who criticized its appearance, believing that the house did not fit well into the established appearance of the area.

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House in Malibu

Hemsworth and his brothers Luke and Liam purchased a 4,612-square-foot contemporary home in Malibu, California, for $3.45 million in 2016. The modern home is located high in the hills, overlooking the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The house has a sauna, a 750-bottle refrigerated wine cellar, and a home theater. The brothers sold the house in 2021 for $4.25 million.

Hemsworth Hills

Chris and Liam Hemsworth have combined their land holdings into a huge plot called Hemsworth Hills. It includes 46 hectares of land bought by Chris for $10.5 million in Newrybar, next to Liam's existing mega-block. Thus, the total area of ​​the Hemsworth brothers' land holdings is about 220 hectares, and their value is estimated at $100 million.

Chris Hemsworth's huge plot of land next door to his brother Liam's mountain estate.
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Gwyneth Paltrow

Let's take a look at Gwyneth Paltrow's real estate portfolio.

Mansion in Brentwood

The actress playing Pepper Potts chose the elite Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood to live. Here, Paltrow has a gigantic 743 square meter mansion. Several years ago, the actress paid about $10.5 million for luxury housing.

In addition to the spacious plot, Paltrow had at her disposal a house equipped with many rooms:

• six bedrooms
• eight bathrooms
• kitchen
• library
• living room

The external walls of the mansion are painted white, which makes it stand out against the background of trees growing nearby. Light shades were also taken as a basis when arranging the interior.

House in London

In 2004, Paltrow and her ex-husband, Chris Martin, purchased a 33-room mansion in the prestigious North London area of ​​Belsize Park. The mansion was originally purchased from Kate Winslet for $4.1 million, and the couple then expanded it, adding three more bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, a children's room, and a home gym. After the divorce, they sold this property.

House in Hampton

Paltrow and Martin purchased a 7,000-square-foot home in Amagansett for $5.4 million in 2006. The home has five bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms, all furnished and decorated. This house is still her property.

House in Montecito

Paltrow's latest purchase is a home in Montecito, which she called “huge.” Details of this transaction have not been disclosed.

Source: architecturaldigest.com.

Brie Larson

The Captain Marvel actress's real estate portfolio includes several properties throughout Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

House in Los Angeles

In 2019, Larson sold her luxurious midcentury-style Los Angeles mansion for $2.17 million, although she purchased it three years earlier for $2.25 million.

House in Malibu

Larson then purchased a cottage in Malibu for $3.4 million. By the standards of Hollywood stars, this facility is not large in scale — its area is only 195 square meters. Inside the cottage, there are three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen-dining room.

The external walls of the house are painted in sandy tones, and the interior uses mainly natural materials — wood and stone. The property has a swimming pool and a spacious terrace with a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean and rolling hills.

House in Woodland Hills

Larson also bought a five-bedroom, four-bathroom traditional-style home in Woodland Hills for $1.64 million. The two-story house has a garage, living room, and kitchen. The property has a pool and spa, a hot tub, and a gazebo.

Mediterranean Mansion (Laughlin Park)

The actress purchased this Mediterranean-style home for $7 million in the gated community of Laughlin Park in Los Feliz, California. The house, with an area of ​​353 square meters, has five bedrooms and the same number of bathrooms; it also boasts high ceilings and tons of natural light. 

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Samuel L. Jackson

Now let's see where the performer who glorified the image of the head of the Avengers lived and lives.

Beverly Hills estate

Samuel L. Jackson lives with his family in a secluded estate in Beverly Hills. In 2000, Jackson bought it for $8.3 million from the popular actress Roseanne Barr.

On a plot of over 1000 sq.m. surrounded by trees, there are several properties located at one place:

• spacious mansion
• guest house
• garage
• tennis court
• swimming pool with picturesque views of the hills.

Jackson almost never posts photos of his estate on the Internet, preferring peace and solitude.

Brownstone in Harlem (sold)

The brownstone (a sandstone mansion) was purchased by Jackson and his wife in 1981. They sold it in 1997 for $125,000.

Apartment in New York (up for sale)

In 2005, the actor purchased a condo with an area of ​​278 sq.m. on the Upper East Side, Manhattan. In 2018, this property was put up for sale: initially for $13 million, the price was later reduced to $12.95 million. The house has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a dining room, a bar, and a storage room. The house is located in a prestigious Beaux-Arts style building and has a doorman. Previously, the property was rented for $15,000 per month.

Source: architecturaldigest.com.

Chris Evans

Chris Evans is a famous actor known for his roles in the Marvel Universe. The actor invests in various properties in different locations.

Source: esquire.com.

Mansion in Los Angeles

Chris Evans' main residence is a mansion in the exclusive Laurel Canyon area of ​​Los Angeles. For this property, built back in 1940, the celebrity paid $3.5 million. Before the transaction was completed, the ancient building was thoroughly renovated. Its total area is about 428 square meters. The vast area includes three bedrooms and four bathrooms.

In addition, on the site itself, space was allocated for a terrace and a swimming pool, from which a magnificent view of the valley opens.

Beverly Hills mansion (sold)

Evans' first property was a mansion in Beverly Hills, purchased for $1.26 million at the very beginning of his career. He later sold it for a profit, using the funds to renovate his current home in Laurel Canyon.

House in Boston

Chris Evans also owns real estate in his hometown of Boston, Massachusetts. While details about the property are limited, it is known that he temporarily left his home in Los Angeles during the pandemic and returned to Boston to live with his brother Scott and pet dog, Dodger.

Source: parade.com, architecturaldigest.com, celebritynetworth.com, clutchpoints.com, marketrealist.com, realestate.com.au, mansionglobal.com.