In late 2014, Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee purchased a modern home in the sought-after Birds Streets area of Los Angeles for $4.4 million. Lee, the creator of Spider-Man, and his wife Joan—who both passed away in their 95th year (Joan in 2017 and Stan in 2018)—later transferred the Hollywood Hills property, located above the Sunset Strip, to their daughter Joan Celia (“J.C.”) Lee. Now, after a decade, the residence is back on the market with an asking price of $8.8 million.
Originally completed in the 1950s and updated over the years, this single-story home sits on a half-acre lot with a gated driveway leading to an attached three-car garage. Inside, the living space spans just over 5,200 square feet, featuring three bedrooms and seven bathrooms, parquet floors, and high ceilings. A standout feature is the expansive entrance hallway that opens to a cozy den with a bar and a large dining area, ideal for entertaining. The remodeled kitchen includes an eat-in island and stainless steel cabinetry and appliances, while the living room boasts a fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a glass door that leads to a hedge-lined backyard with a pool, spa, and open-air cabana.
Additional highlights include an office, an opulent movie theater with tiered seating, and a spacious primary suite equipped with a fireplace, Juliette balcony, sauna, and dual walk-in closets and bathrooms. According to the listing by Naomi Selick of Douglas Elliman, the upper yard features a brick stage known for hosting intimate concerts, along with three life-sized Spider-Man replicas available for separate purchase. J.C. expressed her affection for the home, stating, “My father and I loved this house at first sight. There were so many possibilities; we couldn’t wait to get started. This house was made for parties and entertaining, with a sound system that extends to the showers, the theater, and the cabana designed to keep food hot for outdoor events.”
