Richard Simmons’ Bel Air Home Hits Market a Year After His Passing
Fantastic timing—exactly one year after Richard Simmons waved goodbye to sweats and studio lights, his beloved Bel Air home has decided to make its grand exit on the open market. I don’t relish being the bearer of “newsflash,” but here we are, gawking at a bungalow that once echoed with laughter, jazzercise beats, and heart-healthy pep talks. TMZ broke the story on June 4, 2025, confirming that Simmons’ estate, managed by a trust set up before his passing, quietly listed the property on Realtor.com with an asking price hovering around $4.5 million. I told you so: celebrity real estate never rests, even when its original owner is pushing daisies.
Per the Realtor.com listing, the 4,200-square-foot home features four bedrooms, three baths, and—because shocker—a heart-shaped pool that screams cardio queen décor. Public records via the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office verify the lot sits on half an acre of manicured hillsides, with mid-century windows and that unmistakable Simmons charm (read: glass-walled living room perfect for people-watching). People Magazine chimed in last year about his reclusive final days, noting that the fitness guru retreated from Hollywood’s glare and entrusted his longtime manager with all matters, including financial clean-up. Now that same manager’s trust is the one ringing the listing bell.
Before you roll your eyes thinking, “Gross, why now?” remember: probate can be a snail’s marathon. Sources say delays in paperwork, tax appraisals, and that obligatory trip through estate court kept buyers at bay—so it finally hit the market in late May, with a handful of showings already penciled in. According to an insider who spoke to The Real Deal, agents expect casual fan-boys and deep-pocketed collectors to tour the grounds once escrow opens in July. And if those prospective buyers think they’re snagging Richard’s actual dumbbells, think again—the man famously gave away thousands of pairs during his heyday.
Look, I don’t want to remind you how the world’s weirdly fascinated by post-mortem property listings, but facts are facts: one year after his untimely exit, Simmons’ lavish hideaway is officially for sale. It’s the sort of plot twist that makes you wonder if the next legend on your screens will land the same fate. And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Realtor.com, People Magazine, Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office
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