The Beverly Hills mansion where Sharon Tate was murdered is now available for rent at $247,500 per month [1].
The listing marks a shift in strategy for the property's owner, who has struggled to sell the estate for years. The home is tied to one of the most notorious crimes in U.S. history, making it a difficult asset to move in the luxury real estate market.
Jeff Franklin, the creator of the television series "Full House," owns the property [1]. The estate, known as Villa Andalusia, is an Andalusian-style palace featuring 21,000 square feet of living space [2]. The home sits on 3.6 acres of land in Los Angeles [2].
Franklin previously attempted to sell the mansion for $50 million [2]. Despite the prestige of the Beverly Hills location and the scale of the architecture, the property did not find a buyer at that price point. The decision to pivot to a rental agreement follows these unsuccessful attempts to liquidate the asset [2].
The estate remains a point of fascination and notoriety due to the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and four others. While the property has undergone changes since the tragedy, the association with the event continues to define its public profile and marketability.
“The Beverly Hills mansion where Sharon Tate was murdered is now available for rent at $247,500 per month.”
The transition from a $50 million sale attempt to a monthly rental suggests that the 'stigma' associated with the property's violent history may outweigh its architectural and locational value for permanent buyers. In high-end real estate, homes tied to infamous crimes often suffer from a 'blood discount,' where the historical notoriety creates a niche market of collectors or temporary renters rather than traditional homeowners.
