{
  "id": 13478239,
  "title": "Jane Fonda’s former Hollywood Hills home lists for $1.99m",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/jane-fondas-former-hollywood-hills-home-lists-for-1-99m",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-10T17:31:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/jane-fondas-former-1924-hollywood-hills-home-is-back-on-the-market-for-1-99-million-she-lived-there-during-two-marriages-while-the-cia-illegally-surveilled-her-and-intercepted-her-mail/articleshow/134854332.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jane Fonda's former Hollywood Hills residence is now on the market for $1.99 million, according to a New York Post report. The Mediterranean Revival villa, constructed in 1932, is situated at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac in Whitley Heights, Hollywood's first National Register historic district. The property at 2001 Holly Hill Terrace is one of just two homes in the neighborhood safeguarded by a Los Angeles Conservancy façade easement.\n\nThe home's history extends beyond its stucco walls. Jane Fonda resided in the house during her marriage to French film director Roger Vadim, from 1965 to 1973. She also lived there with her second husband, political activist Tom Hayden. However, Fonda never owned the property; she rented it. The CIA once surveilled Fonda while she lived in the house, monitoring her mail and acquiring letters sent to her from the Soviet Union. Her name appeared on a list of 50 individuals the agency tracked in 1971.\n\nWhitley Heights, where the mansion is located, has undergone significant changes over the past century. The mansion, originally built as H.J. Whitley's final project in the neighborhood, was designed to resemble an Italian hillside village. Notable figures such as Rudolph Valentino, Bette Davis, and Jean Harlow once lived nearby. The house features a two-storey veranda added in 1941, two entrances, five bedrooms, and five bathrooms.\n\nFrom Holly Hill Terrace, a grand staircase leads to the front door, and from Grace Avenue, a two-car garage opens directly into the home. The property also includes a pool and a garden filled with fruit trees. The main floor houses a living room, home office, library, formal dining room, and a spacious kitchen with a breakfast nook. Upstairs, the primary suite boasts a sitting area, its own patio with canyon and treetop views, a full bathroom with a soaking tub, a separate shower, and large wardrobe. Two additional bedrooms share a full bathroom. The property's access is another advantage, with nearby studios, the Hollywood Bowl, and Franklin Village, as well as close proximity to freeways connecting downtown and the Valley.",
  "summary": "Jane Fonda's iconic Hollywood Hills home, rooted in history and activism, is up for grabs at $1.99 million. This stunning Mediterranean Revival villa, built in 1932, reflects not only Fonda's journey but also the era's spirit. With five bedrooms and numerous amenities, it has been in the hands of Kathleen Whyte since 1985. Initially launched at $2.79 million in 2024, the price has now seen a…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Dr Phil lists Beverly Hills estate for $67.5m after buying it for $29.8m",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/dr-phil-lists-beverly-hills-estate-for-67-5m-after-buying-it-for-29-8m",
        "published": "2026-10-10T15:35:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}