In 2018, former WWE star Ronda Rousey bought a 4.55-acre California horse property for $765,000; six years later, it sold for $912,500

A horse-oriented property gives you a little something that a normal suburban house can’t, which is space to be outside, privacy and a better connection to the surrounding countryside. A mountain property in Southern California provided that kind of escape from her public profession for former UFC champion and WWE star Ronda Rousey. Rousey purchased the 4.55-acre property in Running Springs, California, for $765,000 in June 2018. The house came back on the market in 2024, priced at $1.1 million until the asking price was cut to $999,999. The final sale price came in below the reduced asking price. Rousey bought the property in 2018 for $765,000, and it sold on October 7, 2024, for $912,500, roughly six years after her purchase. Although the sale price exceeded what she paid, the difference does not account for ownership costs, renovations or selling expenses.At the Equestrian EstateThe house is located in Rimwood Ranch, an equestrian community in Running Springs in the San Bernardino Mountains. The lot is 4.55 acres and has a two-story house built in 1993 with four bedrooms, four bathrooms and roughly 3,711 square feet of interior space. The ad defines the home as an equestrian property with an open-concept living area and new interiors. Its size and location distinguish it from a conventional residential lot, with area for outdoor use and mountain views from the back deck.Inside, the kitchen, dining room and family room connect through an open layout. The kitchen features granite countertops, a central island, a breakfast bar and stainless-steel appliances. The sunken family room has a fireplace and glass doors that open to a large back porch overlooking the mountains and woods.The master suite features a fireplace, sitting area, walk-in closet and a bath with double vanities, a jacuzzi tub and a glass-enclosed shower. Another flexible living space is the loft-style game room with a built-in wet bar, and there’s room for vehicles and storage in the three-car garage. The property's appeal also comes from its equestrian setting. The listing highlighted the mountain community, nearby horse paths, hiking and other outdoor recreation. Together, these features distinguish it from homes valued primarily for their interior space.From the original purchase to the final salePublic property records show Rousey bought the property in June 2018 for $765,000. The home was put back on the market in April 2024 for $1.1 million, around six years after it was purchased. In June 2024, the asking price was dropped to $999,999. The property went pending in August; however, the selling price listed is not the price that was finally recorded as the final sale. The sale closed on October 7, 2024, for $912,500, according to the recorded property history. That was $87,499 less than the $999,999 asking price and $187,500 less than the original $1.1 million listed price.This distinction is important when talking about the appraisal of a home. The asking price is what the seller wants to sell for. The closing price is the price at which the sale is finalised. A listing can get attention at one price and sell for another after haggling. Rousey sold the property for $912,500, which was $147,500 more than the $765,000 she paid in 2018. That represents a 19.3% increase in the recorded price over roughly six years. However, the difference is not her net profit because the available figures do not account for renovations, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, financing or real estate commissions.What the property sale showsThere are elements of the home that can appeal to a certain type of buyer: large acreage, a four-bedroom residence, outdoor vistas and an equestrian environment. The concept also included the normal trappings of a house. A big kitchen, many fireplaces, a game room and a three-car garage. Those attributes might have been why the property was touted as more than merely a mountain residence. But the eventual transaction also indicates that a listing price is no guarantee of what a home will get. The asking price was decreased during the marketing time, and the final closing came in under the close-to-$1 million barrier.You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.