A quiet Beverly Hills sale has still managed to feel loud: Bruce Willis’ former mansion in Benedict Canyon reportedly changed hands off-market for $41.25 million. That’s $41.3 million in the usual rounded headline math—and it comes more than a decade after Willis sold the place for far less.
The home sits inside the coveted Benedict Canyon neighborhood, within the iconic 90210 ZIP code, and it was built in 1928. The part that really jumps out, though, is what happened after—because when Willis, 71, sold it, the property was later renovated heavily during the years that followed. In photos of the updated residence, you can see huge windows pulling in sunlight and framing views of landscaped gardens, plus a newer design approach that still respects the historic bones.
Records show the property was listed with Jon Grauman, Adam Rosenfeld, and Bennett Bidwell of Resident Group. While they could not be reached for comment, property records indicate the mansion last changed hands in 2014, when businessman Carlos Alberini—current CEO of Guess and former co-CEO of Restoration Hardware—bought the home. Alberini and his wife, Andrea Alberini, purchased the property from Willis for $16.5 million in 2014, and later snapped up the adjacent home for $15.75 million in 2021.
That second dwelling has its own storyline. It’s now on the market for $17.99 million, listed for sale on Jan. 30. Meanwhile, this primary property’s latest sale is where things get interesting for the market: Misryoum newsroom reported the $41.25 million figure as an off-market transaction, and the sale reportedly marks the second-highest residential purchase price in Los Angeles County this year so far—behind a nearby dwelling that sold for $47 million in March.
What Alberini and his wife gained is basically obvious even without spreadsheets: the price nearly doubled what they paid. The catch—also noted in Misryoum reporting—is that the calculation doesn’t fully account for the money they put into renovations. New MLS records that reflect the latest sale suggest that several of the bedrooms may have been expanded or transformed. When Willis sold it, it was listed with 11 bedrooms; now it has only seven. Actually, “only seven” sounds strange when the place is described as sprawling—but in these kinds of renovations, room counts can shift in ways people outside the industry don’t always expect.
Inside, the layout is designed for both hosting and everyday comfort: the primary suite includes a private terrace leading to a private patio area, and the en-suite bathroom features an enormous soaking tub framed by a large picture window, along with a separate walk-in shower. Two walk-in closets round out the suite. Elsewhere in the home, there’s a grand double-height entryway with a tiled floor that leads to a cozy living room featuring sliding glass walls that open to the inner courtyard. That living room also has an enormous fireplace and exposed wood beams—so, like, if you were standing there, you’d probably notice how the warmth and materials do that thing where they make the whole space feel older, but still fresh.
Through the courtyard—centered by a stone firepit—you find a large kitchen and another casual sitting room, plus a formal dining space. There are numerous entertaining areas, including a dedicated wine storage room. Outside, the grounds include a pool and a private sports court, plus covered outdoor dining and multiple spaces for guests to linger. There’s also an outdoor fireplace made for warm summer evenings, and a glittering swimming pool edged by manicured hedges. In addition to the main residence, a pool house on the property has its own full kitchen and opens to the sports court. It’s the kind of compound setup that makes you wonder, again, how many distinct “hangout zones” the owners wanted—because this home seems built to switch moods without changing locations.
Before Alberini purchased the dwelling from Willis 12 years ago, the actor reportedly spent more than a year trying to sell it, originally listing it for $22 million in May 2013. Willis bought the home in 2004, four years after he split from his first wife, actress Demi Moore. What prompted the Alberinis to part ways with both Benedict Canyon properties remains unclear, especially since the homes were maintained as separate residences despite being next to each other.
For now, the identity of the buyer hasn’t been revealed. Misryoum newsroom did not confirm who took over the place in that off-market deal—and the question hangs there a little, like you could almost hear the neighborhood quieting down after all the paperwork went through.
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