Malin Akerman asks $2.99M for her serene LA home with 1 coveted feature: ‘the belle of the ball’

Nypost · May 22, 2026 · 599 words · By Angela Serratore

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Malin Akerman asks $2.99M for her serene LA home with 1 coveted feature: ‘the belle of the ball’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Malin Akerman asks $2.99M for her serene LA home with 1 coveted feature: ‘the belle of the ball’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The California Post on GoogleActress Malin Akerman is parting ways with the stylish Los Angeles retreat she shares with her husband, actor Jack Donnelly.

Common ground

The Spanish-style Mediterranean residence, built in 1940, is listed for $2.99 million, offering buyers a rare combination in the hills: outdoor space, city views and turnkey interiors.

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Claim 1: “a newly completed primary suite set on the home’s lower level”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the primary suite of the home.

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Claim 2: “There are four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in the main house”

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The cross-reference and web results mention other houses with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, but none refer to the specific property associated with Malin Akerman.

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web search NEUTRAL — This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Modern Farmhouse house plan features 2,083 sq ft of living space. America's Best House Plans offers high quality plans from professional architects and home designers across…
https://www.houseplans.net/floorplans/453400161/modern-farmh…

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web search NEUTRAL — This house has four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a garage that can fit three cars, and even an RV gate. You'll see a cozy dining room perfect for family dinners. The large great room has high ceilings and…
https://findmyspherecard.com/digital-business-card/site/view…

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web search NEUTRAL — **Stunning Corner Lot Home in Desirable Location**: Step inside this beautifully maintained home featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a spacious driveway...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8xbl_ffbRc

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Claim 3: “Actress Malin Akerman is parting ways with the stylish Los Angeles retreat she shares with her husband, actor Jack Donnelly.”

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While web search results confirm Malin Akerman and Jack Donnelly are a couple and live in Los Angeles, none of the provided evidence sources confirm they are currently selling their home.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Malin Maria Åkerman (born 12 May 1978), often anglicised to Malin Akerman, is a Swedish-American actress. She first appeared in smaller parts in both Canadian and American productions, including The U…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malin_Akerman

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Billions is an American drama television series created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin. The series premiered on January 17, 2016, on Showtime, and its seventh and final seaso…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billions_(TV_series)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Friendsgiving is a 2020 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Nicol Paone in her directorial debut, premiering on October 23, 2020, produced by Saban Films. It stars Malin Åkerman, Kat De…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendsgiving_(film)

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Claim 4: “listing agent Lori Harris, of the Brock & Lori Team at Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz”

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The search results for 'Lori Harris' and 'Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz' did not return any matching information regarding the listing agent for this property.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alshinard Harris (born December 7, 1974) is an American professional football coach and former player who is the defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach for the Chicago Bears of the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Harris_(cornerback)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Concourse at Landmark Center is a real estate development in metro Atlanta's Perimeter Center business district, in the city of Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States. Built in phases between 1984 and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concourse_at_Landmark_Center

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lori Michelle Chavez-DeRemer (; née Chavez; born April 7, 1968) is an American politician and businesswoman who served as the United States secretary of labor from 2025 until her resignation in 2026. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lori_Chavez-DeRemer

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Claim 5: “outdoor furniture is by the antiques-inspired Olive Ateliers”

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Claim 6: “a studio above the detached garage”

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Web search results show various properties with studios above detached garages, but none confirm this specific property has one.

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web search NEUTRAL — Prime Location: Located 100 km from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, the property is near attractions such as Whittington Castle (22 km) and Chirk Castle (27 km).Situated above a detached garage at a pr…
https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/the-loft-llanymynech.en-gb.…

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web search NEUTRAL — Airy, detached garage apartment studio full of windows and light located in prestigious Tarrytown neighborhood close to downtown, UT, and Zilker Park.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/43554061

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web search NEUTRAL — This delightful studio apartment, perched above a detached garage, offers a cozy and stylish retreat. Nicely furnished, the space features a luxurious king-sized bed and a convenient sleeper sofa for …
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/709600_1

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Claim 7: “the boutiques and cozy restaurants of Los Feliz, like the French bistro La Poubelle, are less than a mile away, along with the LA outpost of the Upright Citizens Brigade and a gourmet market”

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Claim 8: “including Kelly Wearstler sconces and wallpaper”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Kelly Wearstler decor in the home.

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Claim 9: “The Spanish-style Mediterranean residence, built in 1940, is listed for $2.99 million”

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The provided evidence contains listings for other homes built in 1940 or listed for similar prices, but no evidence confirms this specific residence is listed for $2.99 million.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1940th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 940th year of the 2nd millennium, the 40th ye…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following events occurred in July 1940:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_1940

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — World War II, or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945), was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries participa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II

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Claim 10: “Akerman, of “The Hunting Wives” who purchased the home several years ago”

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Wikipedia and multiple entertainment news sources (Marie Claire) confirm Malin Akerman is cast in 'The Hunting Wives'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Hunting Wives is an American drama television series based on the novel of the same name by May Cobb. It stars Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Evan Jonigkeit, Katie Lowes, George Ferrier, Dermot Mul…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunting_Wives

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dermot Patrick Mulroney (born October 31, 1963) is an American actor and musician. He is known for his roles in a wide variety of genres, including romantic comedy, western, and drama films. After mak…
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Claim 11: “a dramatic Moroccan-inspired courtyard complete with flagstone paving, a romantic vine-covered awning, a swimming pool and an outdoor bar.”

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Web results mention a 'Villa Stardust' with a Moroccan-inspired courtyard, but this is in Rotterdam, not the Los Angeles property in question.

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web search NEUTRAL — A blue-tiled pool features in the courtyard of Villa Stardust, a live-work house built in a former commercial building in Rotterdam by Dutch architecture firm MVRDV. To design the home MVRDV took cues…
https://www.dezeen.com/2020/06/27/mvrdv-villa-stardust-rotte…

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web search NEUTRAL — About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pet3XbSHSaM

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web search NEUTRAL — bedroom with a small terrace. second floor: bedroom with bathroomThe house is fully electrically heated, and its energy rating is E.The property is completed by a charming 17 m² cellar with exposed be…
https://italianhomesunder100k.com/property/detached-house-wi…

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Claim 12: “the four-bathroom property sits on a quiet street in the Los Feliz Oaks enclave”

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Multiple web search results and Wikipedia confirm the existence and nature of the Los Feliz Oaks enclave in Los Angeles.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Samuel-Novarro House, also known as the Samuel-Novarro Residence, is a historic Mayan Revival single-family dwelling designed by Lloyd Wright in 1928. It is located at 5609 Valley Oak Drive in the Los…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel-Novarro_House

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Los Feliz (; Spanish for "The Feliz (family)", Latin American Spanish pronunciation: [los ˌfeˈlis]) is an American hillside neighborhood in the greater Hollywood area of Los Angeles, California, abutt…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Feliz,_Los_Angeles

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Riverside Drive is a northeast–southwest street connecting the San Fernando Valley and the Cypress Park neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles, California. It follows the course of the Los Angeles Ri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riverside_Drive_(Los_Angeles)

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Claim 13: “The residence has been staged by local design studio Pride of Place”

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