Actor Josh Duhamel has listed his Los Angeles home for sale as he moves toward living full-time in Minnesota [1].
The transition signals a significant lifestyle shift for the actor, who is trading the luxury of Southern California for an off-grid existence in the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" [1, 2].
The property, located in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, was listed for approximately $3 million [1]. Some reports cited the specific listing price as $2.99 million [2]. The home features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 3,300 square feet [3].
According to reports, a buyer made an offer on the residence days after it was placed on the market [1]. While some sources indicated the home was simply listed for sale, other reports said a buyer had already snapped up the property [1, 3].
Duhamel said he wants to live full-time at his Minnesota retreat [3, 4]. He described the rural property as a "doomsday prepper" off-grid cabin [1, 4]. This move reflects a growing interest in self-sufficiency and isolation from urban centers.
The actor is increasingly spending his time at the cabin, which is designed to function independently of traditional power and water grids [1, 4]. By divesting from his high-value California real estate, Duhamel is committing more resources and time to his rural lifestyle [2].
“Josh Duhamel is trading the luxury of Southern California for an off-grid existence.”
Duhamel's move reflects a broader cultural trend among high-net-worth individuals seeking 'homesteading' or 'prepper' lifestyles to mitigate perceived systemic risks. By selling a prime piece of California real estate to invest in an off-grid Minnesota retreat, he is prioritizing physical security and self-reliance over the professional and social proximity provided by Los Angeles.
