Academy Award-winning actor and environmental philanthropist Leonardo DiCaprio has once again expanded his already sprawling Los Angeles compound — this time by acquiring his next-door neighbor’s home for $10.5 million in a discreet, off-market deal finalized earlier this month.
The newly acquired residence is located in the prestigious Bird Streets of the Hollywood Hills, an enclave famous for its panoramic city views, celebrity residents, and exclusive multi-million-dollar estates. According to property records and aerial photos, the salmon-colored home spans over 3,500 square feet, offering four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a long driveway, and a private swimming pool — all tucked behind thick hedges and mature landscaping for maximum privacy.
The purchase, completed via a limited liability company linked to DiCaprio’s cousin and long-time business partner, Robert Hrtica, was not publicly listed on the open market, underscoring the private nature of the deal. Property insiders say the actor is strategically assembling a private compound with increasing autonomy and seclusion in one of LA’s most exclusive neighborhoods.
According to Dirt.com, which first reported the sale, this latest acquisition brings DiCaprio’s Bird Streets estate to a total of five adjoining parcels — a massive footprint that now stretches across more than five acres in one of the most expensive zip codes in the city.
The newly added house, originally built in 1963, is positioned on the northern boundary of DiCaprio’s existing estate, which began in the late 1990s when he famously purchased a property from pop icon Madonna for $2.5 million. That transaction marked the beginning of what has become one of Hollywood’s most valuable private estates.
The new purchase may also serve a strategic purpose beyond luxury. DiCaprio has had a turbulent history with some of his neighbors. In 2007, a lawsuit was filed against him alleging negligence during the construction of a basketball court, which neighbors claimed destabilized their property. The suit was settled out of court in 2009, but tensions lingered in the neighborhood for years. Expanding his property further could be a move to avoid future disputes — or perhaps a way to control the environment around him.
The Hollywood icon, 48, is no stranger to real estate dealings. Just earlier this year, DiCaprio offloaded the storied Red Oak Manor in Los Feliz — a nearly 100-year-old English Tudor-style home — which had been listed for $4.9 million, as reported by Mansion Global. He originally acquired that home from musician Moby in 2018 for $4.19 million, according to LA County records.
Over the past two decades, DiCaprio has built a diverse real estate portfolio that includes properties in Malibu, Palm Springs, and New York City, in addition to international holdings. He is known to prefer eco-conscious renovations and historically significant properties, often seeking homes with character and privacy.
Despite broader cooling in the U.S. housing market due to rising interest rates and tighter lending policies, Los Angeles’ ultra-luxury sector — especially areas like Hollywood Hills, Bel-Air, and Beverly Hills — continues to attract wealthy buyers who often purchase properties in all-cash deals.
According to Miller Samuel and Douglas Elliman’s Q2 2025 report, Los Angeles’ ultra-luxury market saw a 7.3% year-over-year increase in sales volume in the $10M+ category, with a total of 82 homes sold over $10 million in the last quarter. DiCaprio’s $10.5 million transaction aligns with the market’s ongoing strength among high-net-worth individuals and celebrities looking to consolidate or expand their private estates.
“These buyers aren’t influenced by mortgage rates. They’re playing a different game — expanding land, combining parcels, creating mega-compounds,” said Josh Flagg, a top agent at Douglas Elliman Beverly Hills, speaking to The New York Budgets.
While Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most recognizable faces in the world, his real estate behavior is that of a person who highly values privacy and seclusion. His representatives did not return requests for comment on the recent purchase, and no plans for renovations or public architectural filings have surfaced so far.
Aerial views show that the newly acquired property blends seamlessly into the rest of his Hollywood Hills domain. The salmon-pink exterior and classic mid-century architecture are consistent with many of the original homes built during the area’s development in the 1960s.
What began as a single property next to Madonna’s mansion in the 1990s has grown into a five-parcel celebrity fortress, showcasing Leonardo DiCaprio’s long-term real estate vision. With a deep interest in climate advocacy and urban preservation, it remains to be seen whether DiCaprio will modernize the home with sustainable upgrades — as he’s done with past properties — or preserve its original charm as part of a larger estate aesthetic.
Regardless, the actor’s recent acquisition further cements his place not only as a cinematic legend but as one of LA’s most strategic and influential landowners.
