Brittany Murphy bought an LA home for $3.85 million in 2003; after listing post-death, it eventually sold at a $1.15 million loss

Brittany Murphy spent the final years of her life in an LA mansion which had a troubled history. Brittany Murphy bought the house from Britney Spears in 2003 for $3.85 million. Later the house sold for far less than Brittany Murphy had paid.

Brittany Murphy died inside the house in December 2009 at 32 years old. Five months later her husband Simon Monjack also died there. The deaths of Brittany Murphy and Simon Monjack sparked years of speculation about the property, with some people claiming that the house was haunted or that the property had toxic mold.

The original house has since been replaced with a modern Los Angeles mansion. Still the story of the property keeps drawing interest whenever the property appears on the real estate market. The information is taken from Chosunbiz EN and Realtor.com.

How did Brittany Murphy's mansion become part of Hollywood history

Murphy bought the property from pop star Britney Spears in 2003 for $3.85 million. The mansion came fully furnished, and Spears had owned it for only a short time.

According to Julianne Kaye, Spears' former makeup artist, the singer had a frightening experience inside the house. Speaking on the 2021 podcast We Need to Talk About Britney, Kaye claimed that Spears believed a spiritual portal had opened after a friend performed a reiki healing session.

Kaye said Spears thought “bad spirits” were trying to push her down the stairs. The experience allegedly frightened the singer so much that she left the house and stayed at the Casa Del Mar hotel.

Kaye recalled Spears saying:

“I'm not crazy. I know what I saw, I know what I felt."

Spears is believed to have never spent another night at the property before selling it to Murphy.

Murphy also reportedly disliked the house. In a 2011 report about the actress's final days, The Hollywood Reporter quoted Monjack discussing her feelings about their home on Rising Glen Road.

"She absolutely hated the Rising Glen house," Monjack told the outlet before his death. "Every time we would drive up Sunset, Brit would say, 'Please can we stay at the Beverly Hills Hotel?' I'd say, 'Honey, you've got to be realistic. We have out house, a 10,000-square-foot home, we're going to stay in it.'"

What happened to the mansion after Murphy's death

Brittany Murphy was found unconscious in the bathroom of the house. She died on died on December 20, 2009.Her official cause of death was pneumonia, severe anaemia, and drug intoxication involving prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Monjack died in the same house five months later. His death was also attributed to pneumonia and anaemia, leading to further questions about the circumstances.

His mother later raised concerns about possible toxic mold in the property. However, US forensic authorities ruled out that theory in 2010.

The deaths continued to fuel speculation, with some people describing the property as cursed. However, the claims about paranormal activity were based on personal accounts rather than established evidence.

Sharon Murphy, the mother of Murphy sold the property in 2011 for $2.7 million. That amount was $1 million less than what her daughter had paid back in 2003, which was $3.85 million.

The original house was demolished in 2013. It was replaced with a mansion that was ultra-modern in design. The new home has six bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms.

The property's changing price and latest listing

It was relisted on March 17 at $16.99 million, according to the supplied reports. The latest asking price represents a $2 million reduction from its original $18.99 million listing.

The current mansion has undergone major renovations, including a new chef's kitchen, a butler's pantry, indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, a fitness studio and a massage room. The primary suite includes dual bathrooms, walk-in closets and a wraparound terrace.

Earlier marketing described the renovation as a "complete metamorphosis." The newer listing focuses instead on the home's elegant finishes and resort-style backyard.

The property's history remains a point of fascination, but there is no clear evidence that the deaths or rumors have directly affected its ability to sell. Its changing asking prices and previous sale figures, however, show how much its market value has shifted over the years.