Martin Short’s Hollywood Hills Home Sells for $1.67 Million After Tragic Loss
The three‑bedroom residence in Hollywood Hills where Martin Short’s daughter Katherine died has officially closed escrow for $1.67 million, just two months after it returned to the market. The sale marks the end of a brief listing period that began in July 2024 and followed a contingency phase reported in August.
Sale Details and Timeline
The property was first listed on July 15, 2024, with an asking price of $1.795 million. By August, reports indicated the home had entered the contingency stage, meaning an offer had been accepted but the transaction remained subject to certain conditions being satisfied. Realtor.com later confirmed that those conditions were met and the deal closed at $1.67 million.
The home spans 1,836 square feet and includes a wood‑burning fireplace, French‑door dining area, patterned‑wallpaper bathrooms, a primary suite with twin walk‑in closets and treetop views, a sauna, and an attached art studio. The listing emphasized its “perfect blend of privacy, character, and serene canyon living” in the Beachwood Canyon neighborhood.
Remembering Katherine Short and Mental Health Advocacy
Katherine Hartley Short, 42, died on February 23, 2024, from a self‑inflicted gunshot wound inside the Hollywood Hills residence. She had battled depression and borderline personality disorder for years. Martin Short later spoke about the loss on CBS News, likening the pain to that he felt after his wife Nancy’s death from cancer in 2010.
In his remarks, Short urged society to view suicide as a possible terminal stage of mental illness and called for open conversation to remove stigma. He expressed hope that sharing his family’s experience would encourage others to seek help and stop “hiding from the word ‘suicide’.”
Property Features and Neighborhood Context
The Beachwood Canyon area is known for its quiet, tree‑lined streets and proximity to both downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign. The home’s amenities—including a backup generator, detached sauna, and private artist studio—were highlighted as rare additions that enhance its appeal as a creative retreat.
Records show Katherine purchased the house in 2014 for $1 million through a trust. Martin Short’s own real‑estate holdings include a Pacific Palisades residence acquired in 1987 for $1.33 million (which survived the January 2025 California wildfires) and a Mandeville Canyon property bought in 2024 for $2.3 million.
Martin Short’s Real Estate Portfolio
Beyond the Hollywood Hills home, Short’s property timeline reflects a pattern of investing in Southern California estates. His primary Pacific Palisades house has remained his main residence since the late 1980s, while the more recent Mandeville Canyon purchase indicates continued interest in premium canyon‑side living.
No further public updates regarding the Hollywood Hills property have been reported since the closing of the sale.
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