In 2016, Dakota Johnson bought her first permanent Los Angeles home for $3.55 million with her ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ earnings; decade later, the actress sold the mid-century modern house for $5.924 million after making it her own with designer updates

Dakota Johnson has sold the mid-century modern house in Los Angeles that she called home for a decade. The three-bedroom property on Marmont Avenue, with its clean lines and views of the Chateau Marmont, closed for $5.924 million in June 2026 according to Mansion Global. She had bought it in 2016 for $3.55 million, with her payout from the first instalment of the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ trilogy, the actress told Architectural Digest. “I thought it would be healthy to have a base,” she said. “And, at the very least, have one place where you know your stuff is, as opposed to 10 places.” The sale marks the end of a chapter in a house she once described as a place to finally put down roots, and the beginning of a new one in the Hollywood Hills.A quick sale of Dakota Johnson’s house after a short listingJohnson listed the house for $6 million and it moved fast according to Realtor.com. Within days it went under contract, and the final price came in just under the asking figure at $5.924 million. The 3,210-square-foot home sits on a gated, terraced lot and had become well known for its mid-century design, large glass walls, and thoughtful updates. After nearly ten years of ownership, the sale delivered a clear gain over the original purchase price.Dakota Johnson’s house designed by Carl MastonThe house was built in 1947 by architect Carl Maston, a name associated with California modernism. It mixes timber, concrete, and wood-framed glass in the classic mid-century style. Three matching wooden doors mark the front, and a sliding door opens straight to the swimming pool. The terraced grounds include gardens, lawns, and an outdoor fire pit, giving the place a quiet, tree-house feel even though it sits above the Sunset Strip.Pierce & Ward’s soft updates on Dakota Johnson’s residenceJohnson brought in the design firm Pierce & Ward to refresh the interiors. The kitchen became a talking point after she showed the house to Architectural Digest. In the primary suite they created a custom pink bathroom inspired by a sweater from The Row. Glass walls open the rooms to the backyard and pool, keeping the indoor-outdoor flow that defines the original architecture while adding a warmer, more personal layer.From first permanent home to a new chapterWhen Johnson bought the house in 2016, she was clear about her reason. “I wanted a place to put all my stuff,” she told Architectural Digest at the time. It was her first real base after years of moving around. Before the sale she had already moved into a different property in the Outpost Estates area of the Hollywood Hills, a Mediterranean-style house she purchased for about $5.3 million, she talked about it in an interview with Vogue. She has spoken about loving the views of olive trees and sky there, and the sense of privacy it offers “With my job and the velocity at which my schedule can change, it’s important for me to have a place to go to and it be mine,” she says. “Psychologically, I’m moored somewhere. This place is my anchor”, she said.About Dakota JohnsonDakota Johnson is an American actress who first became widely known for the ‘Fifty Shades’ films and has since built a varied career across independent and studio projects. The daughter of actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, she has appeared in films such as ‘The Lost Daughter’, ‘Persuasion’, and ‘Materialists’, earning praise for her understated style and range. Off-screen she has shown a clear interest in design and quiet, personal spaces, moving from her longtime mid-century house into a new chapter in the Hollywood Hills.DISCLAIMER: Figures presented in this article are derived from various public sources and are considered approximate unless explicitly noted. We may include direct input from celebrities or their teams when available. We are open to feedback on toientertainment@timesinternet.inGet the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!