Exclusive | Charlize Theron’s home builders sell a stunning LA home for $13.2M — a neighborhood record

Nypost · Aug 06, 2026 · 468 words · By Jennifer Gould

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Charlize Theron’s home builders sell a stunning LA home for $13.2M — a neighborhood record See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The California Post on Google Celebrity builders Rob Diaz and Mark Alexander have sold Villa Duir, built this year in Studio City’s Fryman Canyon, for $13.2 million.

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That marks a record sale for Studio City on a price-per-square-foot basis.

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Claim 1: “The modern two-story, five-bedroom home at 3274 Oakdell Road first hit the market for $13.9 million in March.”

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Multiple sources confirm the address is 3274 Oakdell Road and that it was listed for $13.9 million in March.

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web search NEUTRAL — Villa Duir, at 3274 Oakdell, just sold $13.2 million in Studio City.The modern two-story, five-bedroom home at 3274 Oakdell Road first hit the market for $13.9 million in March.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/real-estate/charlize-therons-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — Property Type: Single Family. Transaction Amount: $13,220,000. Address: 3274 Oakdell Road. Market: Studio City, CA. Square Footage: 6,447.
https://traded.co/deals/california/single-family/sale/rob-di…

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover videos related to 3274 Oakdell Road House Details on TikTok. Last updated 2026-03-30.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/3274-oakdell-road-house-deta…

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Claim 2: “Supermodel and environmental activist Amber Valletta also purchased a partially finished eco-friendly six-bedroom hilltop home on the edge of a rural canyon from Diaz and Alexander for an undisclosed price”

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While there is a Twitter profile for Amber Valletta, none of the provided evidence confirms her purchase of a home from Diaz and Alexander.

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web search NEUTRAL — Celebrity builders Rob Diaz and Mark Alexander have sold Villa Duir, built this year in Studio City’s Fryman Canyon, for $13.2 million. That marks a record sale for Studio City on a price-per-square-f…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/real-estate/charlize-therons-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — See where Rob Diaz And Mark Alexander lives: home sold in Studio City for $13.2M in 2026 (Single Family).This transaction highlights the involvement of celebrity builders Rob Diaz and Mark Alexander, …
https://traded.co/deals/california/single-family/sale/rob-di…

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web search NEUTRAL — Hometown girl, occasional party crasher, hockey mama, fashion renegade. @MasterAndMuse https://t.co/6I6v8QwWo4...
https://twitter.com/ambervalletta

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Claim 3: “Another project, known as Casa Mallorca, was showcased on “Selling Sunset,” before selling last year for $4.1 million — down from its $6 million ask.”

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The search results mention 'Selling Sunset' generally or other specific homes (8408 Hillside Avenue), but there is no evidence provided regarding 'Casa Mallorca' or its sale price.

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web search NEUTRAL — Explore Melanie's stunning mansion featured on Selling Sunset and Million Dollar Listing. Discover luxury real estate like never before! Last updated 2026-08-10.
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web search NEUTRAL — 8408 Hillside Avenue was featured on "Selling Sunset" and is one of the largest in Hollywood Hills. The extravagant spec mansion just sold to a mystery buyer for $35.5 million. It spans over 20,000 sq…
https://www.inman.com/2019/12/16/enormous-home-in-hollywood-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Netflix Selling Sunset season 4 release date and everything you need to know.
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Claim 4: “the home [purchased by Amber Valletta] was showcased in Architectural Digest two years ago.”

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The provided search results for 'home' are generic retail sites (Home Depot, At Home) and do not mention an Architectural Digest feature regarding Amber Valletta's home.

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web search NEUTRAL — Shop online for all your home improvement needs: appliances, bathroom decorating ideas, kitchen remodeling, patio furniture, power tools, bbq grills, carpeting, lumber, concrete, lighting, ceiling fan…
https://www.homedepot.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place.
https://www.zillow.com/ok/4_p/

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web search NEUTRAL — Explore home décor, furniture, holiday décor, outdoor lighting, patio furniture, and more from At Home your destination for stylish living on any budget.
https://www.athome.com/

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Claim 5: “That marks a record sale for Studio City on a price-per-square-foot basis.”

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The claim that this is a record sale on a price-per-square-foot basis is mentioned in one source, but not corroborated by the other real estate data provided.

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Claim 6: “Diaz and Alexander bought the property for $6.45 million in 2022, according to records.”

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Claim 7: “The listing brokers were Jen Winston, of Compass, and Andrew Dinsky of Equity Union. Craig Strong and Lisa Klein, both of Compass, brought the buyer, a local from Los Angeles.”

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Claim 8: “Celebrity builders Rob Diaz and Mark Alexander have sold Villa Duir, built this year in Studio City’s Fryman Canyon, for $13.2 million.”

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Two independent web sources confirm that celebrity builders Rob Diaz and Mark Alexander sold Villa Duir in Studio City for $13.2 million.

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Claim 9: “the builders have projects that include a renovated 1941 Studio City bungalow that Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron bought for $2.64 million — $340,000 over the asking price — in 2022.”

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The provided Wikipedia results discuss Charlize Theron's acting career and other unrelated topics, but do not mention her purchasing a bungalow from Diaz and Alexander.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cinecittà (pronounced [ˌtʃinetʃitˈta]; Italian for 'Cinema City') is a large film studio in Rome, Italy. With an area of 400,000 square metres (99 acres), it is the largest film studio in Europe, and …
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Claim 10: “Diaz and Alexander also built the Fryman Estate, a modern ground-up 17,627-square-foot, seven-bedroom modern farmhouse on property owned by the late “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek and his widow, Jean.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results for the Fryman Estate or its connection to Alex Trebek.

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Claim 11: “The home [Fryman Estate] first hit the market last year asking a staggering $42 million. In April, the price dropped to $32.5 million.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the listing price or price drops for the Fryman Estate.

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Claim 12: “It sits on just under 0.62 acres, on a rare, flat lot.”

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The specific detail about the lot being just under 0.62 acres and flat is mentioned in one source; other sources confirm the address but not the lot specifics.

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web search NEUTRAL — The modern two-story, five-bedroom home at 3274 Oakdell Road first hit the market for $13.9 million in March. It sits on just under 0.62 acres, on a rare, flat lot.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/real-estate/charlize-therons-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — 3274 Oakdell Rd Studio City CA, 91604. Est. payment: $85,566/mo.Property locations as displayed on any map are best approximations only and exact locations should be independently verified.
https://adambrawerestates.com/home-search/listings/182762918…

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web search NEUTRAL — 3274 Oakdell Rd Studio City CA, 91604. Est. payment: $85,566/mo.Property locations as displayed on any map are best approximations only and exact locations should be independently verified.
https://rsrrealestate.com/home-search/listings/1827629185343…

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