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B83.Pee-Wee Herman’s Personal Playhouse in L.A. Hits the Market for $5 Million

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Ten months after the death of Paul Reubens at age 70, his  Los Angeles estate is now available for the first time in nearly four decades, with an asking price of just under $5 million. Known for his iconic character Pee-wee Herman, Reubens’ midcentury ranch house, built in the late 1950s, offers almost 3,000 square feet of living space. Located in the coveted Oaks neighborhood of Los Feliz, the property features stunning views of the Griffith Park Observatory and the  Hollywood Sign from nearly every angle.

A large swimming pool sits next to a spa.
The “snazzy” den comes complete with a stone fireplace, a wet bar, and yet more vintage wallpaper.
An eat-in kitchen is outfitted with yellow Formica countertops and vintage wallpaper.
A separate dressing area can be found just around the corner.
The primary suite features a seating nook tucked off to the side.
The primary bath hosts a sunken tub and standalone shower.
Reubens built an enclosed patio off the bath to protect his cat Koko from the surrounding wildlife.
An en-suite guest bedroom has a built-in desk.
The patio is spotlighted by a barbecue area where Reubens hosted Fourth of July parties.
Walking trails wind throughout the 1.4-acre grounds, which are laced with native shrubs and trees.
There are views of the  Hollywood Sign.
An aerial view of the property.

Reubens, a California Institute of the Arts theater student and member of the comedy troupe The Groundlings, gained fame in the 1980s with The Pee-wee Herman Show,  Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, Big Top Pee-wee, and Pee-wee’s Playhouse. He earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1988 and received an Emmy nomination for his role in Murphy Brown. Despite some legal issues in later years, he continued to entertain audiences with projects like The Pee-wee Herman Show at Club Nokia and on Broadway, as well as  Pee-wee’s Big Holiday.

There’s also a pergola-shaded lounge area sporting views of the Griffith Observatory.

As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Reubens bought the home in 1985 for $415,000 at the height of his career. The gated, single-story residence is situated on a 1.4-acre parcel at the end of a private road and includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and largely original interiors with slate floors, wood-beam ceilings, and vintage wallpaper.

City skyline vistas also are available.

Highlights of the home include a living room with a fireplace, a dining area with sliding glass doors to the backyard, a den with a stone fireplace and wet bar, and a kitchen with yellow Formica countertops and a breakfast nook. The primary suite features a seating alcove, dressing area, and a bathroom that opens to an enclosed patio Reubens built for his cat. Two guest bedrooms share a bathroom.

The front door opens to a slate-clad entry foyer.

The property’s park-like grounds include a swimming pool, spa, barbecue area, pergola-shaded lounge, cactus garden, walking trails, and a waterfall that feeds into a pond. A concrete patio with handprints signed by friends, including actress Debi Mazar, adds a unique touch.

An adjacent dining area is flanked by built-in-shelving and sliding glass doors.

Additionally, the estate is near two homes owned by Emmy-winning actress and comedian Sarah Silverman, purchased for $3.5 million and $2.1 million, respectively.

A fireside living room spills out to the backyard.

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