In 1991, John Stamos bought six acres in California for $430,000 and built a mansion; after later owners spent over $3 million renovating it, its asking price fell from $13 million to $6.4 million by 2026
A California mansion built by actor John Stamos during the height of his Full House fame has seen its asking price drop by more than half since it first entered the market in 2025. Located in Calabasas, the Mediterranean-style estate was built in 1992 after Stamos purchased six acres of land in 1991 for $430,000. According to the property’s current listing on Compass, the home is now being offered for approximately $6.4 million, down from its initial asking price of nearly $13 million. The reduction follows extensive renovations by its current owners, who bought the property in 2020 and invested millions in upgrading the house and grounds.
From a $430,000 land purchase to a celebrity mansion
Stamos, best known for playing Jesse Katsopolis on the sitcom Full House, bought the six-acre property in the hills of Calabasas in 1991. Property records cited by Realtor.com show that he paid $430,000 for the land before building the Mediterranean-style residence a year later. The actor owned the home for about a decade, selling it in 2001 for $2.15 million. The property changed hands again over the following years before Justin and Candace Aguilera purchased it in early 2020 for $2.95 million.The Aguileras saw potential in the residence despite its dated interiors. Justin Aguilera told Realtor.com that much of the house had not been updated since the early 1990s, but its underlying design and structure appealed to them. The couple subsequently undertook an extensive renovation of the home and its surrounding grounds, transforming the property into a contemporary luxury estate while retaining its Mediterranean-inspired character.
The two-storey residence features soaring ceilings, expansive windows and views of the surrounding mountains and valley (Image Credit: Compass)
Inside the 7,500-square-foot Calabasas estate
The property at 25665 Mulholland Highway is currently listed on Compass for $6.399 million. The listing describes a gated estate spread across approximately 6.14 acres, with six bedrooms, six bathrooms and about 7,547 square feet of living space. The two-storey residence features soaring ceilings, expansive windows and views of the surrounding mountains and valley. Its interiors combine prominent stonework, designer finishes and statement architectural features.During the renovation, the Aguileras introduced book-matched Panda marble flooring, which features distinctive black patterns against a white background. They also installed a crystal chandelier measuring approximately 15 feet and added a double-sided fireplace to the formal living room. The primary suite is another major feature of the property. When the home was first marketed in 2025, Realtor.com described the suite as approximately 2,500 square feet, with a vaulted-ceiling bedroom, a sitting area with a fireplace, a wet bar, a black-marble bathroom and a dedicated glam room. The house was also designed for entertaining, with bars inside and outside. The indoor bar room features marble flooring, black coffered ceilings and seating for at least six people.
Pool, landscaped grounds and fire-safety upgrades
The renovations extended beyond the interiors. The owners replastered the swimming pool, which includes a hot tub and grotto, upgraded approximately 5,000 square feet of patio space with travertine and added 350 landscape lights. They also installed fire-safety measures, including a sprinkler system around the hillside and hardscaped areas. These improvements were intended to address the risks associated with the property’s elevated location and surrounding landscape.Large windows were installed to preserve views across Malibu Canyon. Aguilera told Realtor.com that clouds moving in from the coast could settle below the property, creating the impression of a blanket of fog resembling a waterfall. The six-acre setting also offers room for potential future additions. According to Compass, the grounds could provide space for further expansion, including the possibility of a helipad, subject to applicable approvals.
The mansion’s price history illustrates the challenges of marketing a highly customised luxury property (Image Credit: Compass)
Why the asking price has fallen to $6.4 million
Its asking price subsequently changed several times as the property was listed and withdrawn from the market. Compass listing history shows that the home was offered for $7.25 million in December 2025 before being relisted in January 2026 for $6.85 million. Further reductions brought the asking price to $6.599 million in February and $6.399 million in April 2026. The listing remained active in the available September 2026 records. The current asking price is roughly 51% below the original $13 million figure. However, an asking-price reduction does not necessarily establish the property’s market value or indicate that a seller has incurred a loss.The Aguileras purchased the estate for $2.95 million in 2020 and reportedly invested more than $3 million in renovations, according to the New York Post. Those expenses, along with ongoing ownership costs and market conditions, form part of the broader financial picture behind the listing. The mansion’s price history illustrates the challenges of marketing a highly customised luxury property. Although its acreage, views, extensive upgrades and celebrity connection distinguish it from other homes, finding a buyer willing to meet the original asking price has proved difficult.
