{
  "id": 16309485,
  "title": "Ashley Benson bought LA mansion for $4.5m, sold it for $8.5m in 2023",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ashley-benson-bought-la-mansion-for-4-5m-sold-it-for-8-5m-in-2023",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T09:34:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/in-2020-ashley-benson-bought-a-1930-los-angeles-mansion-for-4-5-million-removed-walls-and-added-a-speakeasy-three-years-later-the-restored-property-sold-for-8-5-million-4-million-above-her-purchase-price/articleshow/135149728.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ashley Benson, the actress known for her role in the TV series \"Pretty Little Liars,\" bought a 1930s Spanish Revival home in Los Feliz, Los Angeles for $4.5 million in 2020. She spent three years renovating the property, working with interior designer Nicole Gordon and architect John Farrace. The house, designed by Arthur Rowland Kelly, features four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Benson maintained some of the original elements while adding personal touches, such as green kitchen cabinets and a black-dressed dining room. Despite listing the home for $9.5 million, it sold for $8.5 million in 2023, a healthy return of $4 million on her investment.",
  "summary": "Ashley Benson purchased a 1930 Spanish Revival home in Los Feliz for $4.5 million in 2020. After three years and a thorough renovation, she listed the home for $9.49 million in 2023. The property sold for $8.5 million, resulting in a notable profit of $4 million. With unique features like a speakeasy and hair salon, the house combined charm with modern updates.",
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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."
}