In a shocking development, the only Los Angeles residence ever owned by the iconic Marilyn Monroe is rumored to be on the brink of demolition, as reported by the New York Post. The unidentified new owner has submitted permits for the demolition, with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety granting a preliminary “plan check” approval this week. However, the final green light is still pending.
Previously owned by Emerald Lake hedge fund manager Dan Lukas and his wife Anne Jarmain, this Spanish-style hacienda, dating back to 1929, changed hands for a staggering $8.35 million only last month, according to reports from the Post and Robb Report.
The property, spanning over 2,600 square feet, boasts four bedrooms and three bathrooms, still adorned with its original wood-beamed ceilings, terracotta tile floors, and casement windows—a nostalgic nod to the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Behind its gated entrance in Brentwood, the estate features a sprawling lawn adorned with a citrus tree, a generously-sized swimming pool surrounded by a charming brick patio, and a two-car garage.
While the property’s exterior remains largely unchanged, the interiors have seen some remodeling over the years. Notably, the guest house has been integrated into the main structure, and alterations have been made to the layout, including the relocation of Monroe’s bedroom door, as detailed by the Post.
One poignant relic of Marilyn Monroe’s time in the house can still be seen above the front door—a coat of arms bearing a Latin inscription that reads, “Cursum Perficio,” translating to “My Journey Ends Here.”
Marilyn Monroe acquired this property in February 1962 for a mere $77,500. Tragically, just six months later, she was found lifeless in her home at the tender age of 36, succumbing to an overdose on August 5th.
The discovery of her passing was made by her devoted housekeeper, Eunice Murray, who noticed a light on in Monroe’s bedroom in the early hours of the morning. Concerned by the lack of response and a locked bedroom door, Murray reached out to Monroe’s psychiatrist, Dr. Ralph Greenson, who eventually entered the room through a window.
Inside, the beloved movie star was found in a harrowing scene—nude and lying face down on her bed, clutching a telephone in one hand, with empty pill bottles strewn about the room.
Monroe’s tragic death was officially ruled as an “overdose” and a “probable suicide.” The coroner’s toxicology report confirmed acute barbiturate poisoning as the ultimate cause of her untimely demise.
