Jean Harlow’s Iconic Los Angeles Estate Is Listed for $16.8m – Featuring a Hidden Prohibition-Era Bar, Original Crown Moldings, and a Lagoon-Like Pool
Tour the Hollywood legend's California estate – it strikes the perfect balance between modern amenities and charming period details
If you are hoping to own a piece of film history, now's your chance: Jean Harlow's Bel Air estate is on sale for $16,800,000 with David Kramer of Compass.
The stunning estate, which Hollywood's original blonde bombshell called home from 1932 to 1936, is an ode to the American Colonial Revival style. It was built in 1932 and designed by architect C.B. Clyne, spanning across four bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
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Jean Harlow at the pool of her Bel Air home, which still has the original diving board
In addition to the main property and the guest house, the 1.32-acre grounds include a large pool with an original diving board (pictured above) and spa, a two-story pool house with a balcony and French doors, a full-size tennis court, a koi pond, a waterfall, two greenhouses, winding nature paths, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar.
Let's take the tour. You will see plenty of photos of Jean's home, and I've also curated an edit of products to help you recreate the look of the beautiful neutral bedroom, so you can get a dose of Old Hollywood Glamour no matter where you live.
Step Inside Jean's Home
The exterior of the house is just as gorgeous as the rooms within. Dreamy tennis courts and a walkable path throughout the property offer a leafy respite from busy Los Angeles life.
The prohibition-era home bar is one of our favorite period details. Its sleek wood walls and louche red built-ins make it feel deliciously private.
The wood kitchen is right in line with 2026 trends and full of prep and cooking space.
The vaulted ceilings in the primary bedroom of this house are unbelievably dreamy. They celebrate the home's history without being too obvious, and the result is perfect.
Shop Jean's Neutral Bedroom Look
Cozy Earth's first cotton bedding feels like falling into a dream. Its soft, smooth surface feels and looks ultra-luxurious. A set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, 4 pillowcases, and a duvet cover.
If you're looking for a new piece, this roll-arm chair brings together the traditional vintage style, while the leather will soften and change over time for the same naturally worn look. It's ideal for creating a cozy seating area in your bedroom.
If you're not planning to invest in a rug, this pink cushion is the perfect way to try out the trend in your cream-and-brown space. It would be perfect with white bedding.
This elegant mirror has a distressed finish on a glamorous frame. It would be perfect for elevating a bedroom or entryway.
Full ceramic shades are pricey, but this Target find pulls off the look with a fabric shade and ceramic base – just enough to scratch that itch for something solid. It’s an easy way to add a touch of sartorial structure to a nightstand or side table.
Form meets flame in this antique-inspired piece crafted from sturdy brass steel. It has a heritage feel, but would look great in a modern space.
The billiards room looking out onto the pool adds a sense of fun to the design of the home. It feels like a fun, retro spin on the classic game room.
The marble bathroom feels like a modern take on the Old Hollywood aesthetic.
Just imagine coming home to this entryway everyday. Well worth the $16.8 million.
Jean Harlow's gorgeous home is a gem of early Hollywood history and style. Homes will always be an expression of our stories.
