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Breathtaking estate once owned by ‘The Simpsons’ co-creator lists in California

A unique property has landed on the real estate market in Pacific Palisades, California — and it has some television royalty ties.

The spacious primary bedroom features custom closets and tranquil views of the pool and gardens, delivering a peaceful, resort-like retreat just minutes from the beach.
The spacious primary bedroom features custom closets and tranquil views of the pool and gardens, delivering a peaceful, resort-like retreat just minutes from the beach. Neue Focus

The five-bedroom, eight-bathroom estate, which is listed for $16.5 million, was once the home of Sam Simon, a co-creator of the long-running animated series, “The Simpsons.” Simon bought the luxury home in 2004 and lived there until his death in 2015.

Sunlight streams into the soaring two-story living room and open European kitchen, where an arched gallery walkway seamlessly connects stylish entertaining areas and peaceful garden views.
Sunlight streams into the soaring two-story living room and open European kitchen, where an arched gallery walkway seamlessly connects stylish entertaining areas and peaceful garden views. Neue Focus

“Hidden behind walls of mature landscaping sits an elegant, completely private, comfortable modern house,” the listing on Compass says. “Combining innovative, timeless design and architecture the house is constructed with the finest craftsmanship and quality available, providing the utmost upscale habitability while successfully relating to nature and the park-like grounds dotted with mature trees and landscaping.”

The park-like grounds boast a sparkling outdoor pool, hot tub, bocce ball court, outdoor kitchen, and lush gardens — blurring the boundaries between indoor comfort and natural beauty.
The park-like grounds boast a sparkling outdoor pool, hot tub, bocce ball court, outdoor kitchen, and lush gardens — blurring the boundaries between indoor comfort and natural beauty. Neue Focus

Features of the home include:

  • “Terrazzo-like floor”
  • Walls of glass
  • Interior koi pond
  • Media room
  • Bar
  • Formal dining room
  • Wine cellar
  • Ping pong room
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Bocce ball court
  • Swimming pool
  • European kitchen
  • Library
With a media/music room and bar, wine cellar, ping pong room, and expansive garage for a car collection, this home elevates entertaining and leisure to a new level — indoors and out.
With a media/music room and bar, wine cellar, ping pong room, and expansive garage for a car collection, this home elevates entertaining and leisure to a new level — indoors and out. Neue Focus

    Adjacent to the residence are other iconic houses, including the Bailey House, which was also owned by Simon.

    Mature landscaping and towering trees envelop this private, LEED Gold-certified home, offering tranquility and luxurious living just steps from the Pacific Ocean in the desirable Huntington, Palisades tract.
    Mature landscaping and towering trees envelop this private, LEED Gold-certified home, offering tranquility and luxurious living just steps from the Pacific Ocean in the desirable Huntington, Palisades tract. Neue Focus

    The producer and writer was known for helping create the famous cartoon, along with producing “The Tracey Ullman Show” and “Cheers.”

    The listing is held by Frank Langen.

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    This story was originally published September 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM with the headline "Breathtaking estate once owned by ‘The Simpsons’ co-creator lists in California."

    TJ Macias
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram
    TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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