{
  "id": 9979116,
  "title": "From $1.35M in '84 to $28M in 2025: Gene Simmons' ex-Beverly Hills mansion flips",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/from-1-35m-in-84-to-28m-in-2025-gene-simmons-ex-beverly-hills-mansion",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T12:26:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/in-1984-gene-simmons-paid-about-1-35-million-for-a-beverly-hills-estate-after-nearly-four-decades-a-16-million-sale-and-a-3000-sq-ft-rebuild-the-former-kiss-home-sold-again-for-28-million-in-2025/articleshow/134503007.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 1984, KISS bassist Gene Simmons purchased a Beverly Hills property for approximately $1.35 million. Over the years, the seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom residence underwent a major transformation, evolving into a $28 million estate in 2025. The property, spanning 16,390 square feet, boasts a secluded setting and a blend of natural materials and modern design elements. Despite an initial asking price of $48 million, the final sale price of $28 million reflects a significant reduction. The estate features a gallery, home theater, chef's kitchen, and extensive outdoor entertaining space, including fire features and a pool surrounded by drought-tolerant landscaping.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Gene Simmons bought Beverly Hills mansion for $1.35M in 1984",
    "Estate transformed into $28M property by 2025",
    "Final sale price $28M after $48M asking price"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}