Roland Preston|Swanky Los Angeles mansion once owned by Muhammad Ali up for auction. See photos

2025-05-02 03:59:56source:Rubypointcategory:Finance

The Roland PrestonLos Angeles mansion where boxing icon Muhammad Ali once lived is up for auction.

Listed at $13.5 million, the seven-bed, eight-bath estate at 55 Fremont Place is accepting live bids via Concierge Auctions until May 15.

Ali lived at the estate between 1979 and 1986, Business Insider reported. He moved in towards the end of his career, which spanned from approximately 1960 to 1980. He is also known for refusing to fight in the Vietnam War. After his career, focused on social activism and philanthropy before dying at age 74 in 2016.

"Built by John C. Austin, known for Griffith Observatory and City Hall, the estate has hosted such luminaries as Sylvester Stallone, Clint Eastwood, and President Obama," the listing states.

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Mansion for sale in 'swoon-worthy' address

According to the listing, the home is located on a corner lot, offering privacy for the lawn, swimming pool and terrace.

"This swoon-worthy address lies behind the gates of Fremont Place, in a singular Los Angeles neighborhood defined by its affluence and history," the website states, referencing the Hancock Park neighborhood it sits in. Hancock Park is located approximately 20 minutes west of Downtown Los Angeles.

As Architectural Digest reported, stars that have resided in the neighborhood include: Shonda Rhimes, Mindy Kaling and Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne.

As the next buyer may be neighbors with "A-list" celebrities, Concierge Auctions suggest they be ready to host in the grand foyer or third-floor ballroom with a fully-equipped bar.

At time of publication, the current bid is at $7.750,000.

Contributing: A.J. Perez and Josh Peter

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