{"id":954524,"date":"2026-07-23T18:22:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T18:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/954524\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T18:22:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T18:22:27","slug":"excl-ransom-canyon-star-josh-duhamel-sells-l-a-home-for-3-4-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/954524\/","title":{"rendered":"EXCL: ‘Ransom Canyon’ Star Josh Duhamel Sells L.A. Home for $3.4 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Ransom Canyon” star Josh Duhamel<\/strong><\/a> has officially closed on the sale of his Los Angeles<\/a> home, offloading the picturesque property for $3.4 million\u2014more than $400,000 over his asking price<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Duhamel, 53, initially listed his longtime residence<\/a> for $2.99 million on June 25 and within a matter of days, the listing had been updated to reflect that the property was “pending” sale. Now, Realtor.com\u00ae<\/a> has learned that deal has officially closed at a much higher price. <\/p>\n

This means the actor walks away from the sale with a very impressive profit, having purchased the home for $2.7 million in 2017. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The closing comes amid the actor’s ongoing press tour to promote the second season of his hit Netflix show, in which he stars as rugged ranch owner Staten Kirkland, a role that has become something of a case of art imitating life, Duhamel recently revealed. <\/p>\n

During an appearance on CBS Mornings, he explained that his performance in the show has been heavily inspired by his upbringing in North Dakota<\/a>\u2014and by the rustic lifestyle he enjoys while spending time at his off-grid cabin in Minnesota<\/a>, which he has owned for many years. <\/p>\n

While the actor has always split his time between California<\/a>, North Dakota, and Minnesota, he has made clear his desire to spend more of that time away from the Golden State, instead shuttling back and forth between the Fargo, ND<\/a>, he shares with his wife, Audra Mari<\/strong>, and their “doomsday prepper” cabin, which is located in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. <\/p>\n

His decision to sell his California home\u2014which was listed with Thomas Atamian<\/strong>\u00a0of Coldwell Banker Realty\u2014indicates that he has taken one step further towards that dream. <\/p>\n

“Ransom Canyon” star Josh Duhamel has officially closed on the sale of his Los Angeles home, offloading the picturesque property for $3.4 million\u2014more than $400,000 over his asking price.Hillary CampbellDuhamel, 53, initially listed his longtime residence for $2.99 million on June 25 and within a matter of days, the listing had been updated to reflect that the property was “pending” sale.Hillary CampbellThe closing comes amid the actor’s ongoing press tour to promote the second season of his hit Netflix show, in which he stars as rugged ranch owner Staten Kirkland.Hillary CampbellThe single-story abode features a spacious open floor plan that helps it to feel bright and airy.Hillary Campbell<\/p>\n

It is unclear whether the actor has any plans to retain a home base in California now that his Encino home has sold, however he has previously expressed how much he enjoys balancing a life between his rugged cabin dwelling and the bright lights of Hollywood.<\/p>\n

Though not quite as immersed in the natural world as Duhamel’s cabin, his Los Angeles dwelling does offer its own impressive array of amenities and features, the most spectacular of which are arguably the jaw-dropping “panoramic jetliner and mountain views that create a spectacular backdrop from nearly every angle,” according to the listing.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s rare to find a property that flawlessly combines dramatic architecture, modern updates and total privacy,” Atamian said in a statement. “The defining feature of this home is its positioning. It captures breathtaking jetliner and mountain views from almost every angle. It\u2019s an absolute standout offering in a premier location.”<\/p>\n

The property, which sits on just over a third of an acre, also boasts several very impressive outdoor features, including a glittering pool, a spa, a fire pit, a built-in barbecue area, and a private sauna\u2014as well as several entertaining spaces, with ample room for relaxing and dining under the sky.<\/p>\n

Inside, an expansive open floor plan and enormous walls of windows help the 3,310-square-foot home to feel spacious and airy, with a huge great room serving as the heart of the house\u2014opening up to an enormous kitchen, dining space, and living area.<\/p>\n

That main living space opens up directly to the backyard courtesy of the glass walls that slide open to break the barrier between the indoor and outdoor areas.<\/p>\n

Tucked away at one end of the property is a sizable primary suite, which features two walls of windows that can also be opened up directly to the backyard and pool area, while the en suite bathroom offers a serene sanctuary where residents can kick back and relax in total privacy.<\/p>\n

A soaking tub sits under a large window that looks out onto the lush plants growing in the yard, while a separate marble shower adds more luxury to the space.<\/p>\n

The primary suite is completed by two huge walk-in closets, one of which is complete with a built-in vanity, while both feature light-up shelving.<\/p>\n

According to the listing description, the property underwent significant renovations in 2023, around six years after Duhamel purchased it, and just a few months before he offered the home up as a long-term rental.<\/p>\n

“Additional updates throughout the home include refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, new carpeting, and a remodeled guest bathroom,” the description noted.<\/p>\n

The four-bedroom abode was renovated in 2023, at which point the primary suite was given a stunning overhaul.Hillary CampbellThe primary bedroom features two massive walk-in closets.Hillary CampbellIn the primary bathroom, residents can relax in an enormous soaking tub, or rinse off in the beautiful marble shower.Hillary CampbellThe actor previously offered the home up as a $15,000-a-month rental.Hillary CampbellOne of the standout features of the dwelling is its “jetliner views.” Hillary Campbell<\/p>\n

Originally built in 1962, the home is described as having been “thoughtfully designed with a visionary architectural aesthetic inspired by Philippe Starck.”<\/p>\n

The listing came amid a time of significant change for Duhamel, who welcomed this third child\u2014and second with Mari\u2014in May. Shortly before his daughter was born, the “Transformers” star, who also shares a son with his ex-wife, Fergie, also opened up about how much he was enjoying spending time with his growing family at their off-grid retreat.<\/p>\n

He first opened the doors to his cabin in an October 2023 video shoot with YouTube host\u00a0Graham Besinger<\/strong>, during which he described the property as a true “paradise,” one that is equipped to help the actor and his family ride out whatever disaster may occur in the near future, natural or otherwise.<\/p>\n

Duhamel shared that he bought the property around 18 years ago, thanks to his dad, who brought him out to see it for the first time.<\/p>\n

“He knew I wanted a place that was away from everything, something remote,” he said.<\/p>\n

Duhamel began his off-grid spread with the purchase of a 12-acre parcel, which he has since expanded to around 50 acres after buying up additional plots.<\/p>\n

Taking Bensinger on a tour of his\u00a0Minnesota\u00a0property, the self-described “doomsday prepper” revealed he has installed multiple survival resources on his property, including three wells and “food plots,” including several filled with clover and chicory to help lure in game to hunt.<\/p>\n

While he noted that he had never hunted growing up, he explained it felt like an essential skill to learn in order to ensure that he was fully prepared to provide for his family in dire circumstances.<\/p>\n

“Part of being out here, I have a fear of having to move out here and live off the land,” he explained. “I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen. But I feel it’s a skill I need to learn.”<\/p>\n

Duhamel added that he was inspired by the “Patriots” survival guide and confessed that he worried about the delicate nature of a society so tech dependent.<\/p>\n

“We lose our cellphones, and we all lose our g**d*** minds,” he said, imagining what the future might look like if the stock market were to crash, triggering a shortage of fuel and food. “I just want a place where I could just get away to until things get back to normal.”<\/p>\n

Duhamel has been busy promoting the second season of his Netflix show\u2014recently revealing how his lifestyle at his rustic cabin property helped to prepare him for the role. NetflixThe cabin property is located in Minnesota’s Land of 10,000 Lakes. YouTubeHe and his wife, Audra Mari, also recently welcomed their second child together. Jesse Grant\/Getty Images for Paramount PicturesDuhamel and Mari share a son and daughter\u2014however the actor also has a son with his first wife, Fergie. Instagram\/Josh Duhamel<\/p>\n

However, when Duhamel first purchased the property, he admitted that it was in a\u00a0very\u00a0rustic state, telling\u00a0Country Living<\/a>\u00a0in April 2025 that the cabin didn’t have plumbing for many years.<\/p>\n

“We were basically homesteading the first 12 years. For the longest time, we didn\u2019t have plumbing. We were using outhouses and washing dishes in the lake,” he admitted.<\/p>\n

Over the years, Duhamel has upgraded his cabin with a slew of amenities, including plumbing. However, it has maintained its rustic charm.<\/p>\n

“I feel so connected to it. I didn\u2019t just buy the place, I shaped this place,” he explained. “While we\u2019ve made a lot of improvements, you still feel like you\u2019re roughing it, and I love that.”<\/p>\n

Despite those drawbacks, Duhamel has been open about his desire to spend more time at the property, revealing during a recent appearance on\u00a0Dana Carvey<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0David Spade<\/strong>‘s “Fly on the Wall” podcast that he instantly feels all stress melting away when he’s there.<\/p>\n

“What I think I love the most about it is I just get out there and my heart rate drops about 25%,” he said. “My priorities change too, I feel like I have a purpose.”<\/p>\n

Duhamel explained that he also has a lot more to occupy his time when he’s at the Minnesota dwelling\u2014admitting that when he’s in Los Angeles, he barely gets the opportunity to do basic yard work.<\/p>\n

“I’m always working on something where I don’t even mow my own lawn [in L.A.],” he said. “It’s just absolute freedom out there.”<\/p>\n

He revealed to the podcast hosts that he has relished in the opportunity to build a true sanctuary for his family, steadily transforming the rural, rustic property into something he can be proud of.<\/p>\n

“It’s turned into like a whole passion of mine,” he said. “I started moving dirt and I started shaping it.”<\/p>\n

He further revealed that he and his family have built a whole new dwelling on the land, which was originally home to two tiny cabins that weren’t big enough to accommodate his entire brood\u2014including son\u00a0Axl<\/strong>, 12, whom he shares with ex Fergie, and 2-year-old\u00a0Shepherd<\/strong>\u00a0and newborn daughter\u00a0Rocca, whom he shares with Mari.<\/p>\n

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