“Superman” star Nicholas Hoult has finally offloaded his longtime Los Angeles abode after the midcentury modern dwelling spent more than a year on the market.
But it is not all good news for the 36-year-old Brit, who was forced to take a rather hefty loss on the sale of the Hollywood Hills home, which he purchased for $2.33 million in 2018, according to property records, seven years before putting it back on the market for the much higher price of $2.95 million.
After listing the home in February 2025, Hoult—who is next due to appear in the upcoming comedy action movie “How to Rob a Bank”—faced an agonizing wait for a buyer, steadily decreasing his asking price over the course of 13 months, eventually dropping it to $2.4 million in March.
Now, property records show that the sale of the home has officially closed with a final price of $2.2 million—an even lower sum than Hoult paid for the home more than eight years ago.
The dwelling was one of two California homes owned by the actor, who is also understood to have a primary residence in London, and records show that he still owns his other Golden State abode: a picturesque five-bedroom beach house in the Long Beach neighborhood of Naples, which he bought for $2.6 million in 2022.
His traditional Cape Cod-style beach abode is a world away from the much funkier design of his midcentury modern dwelling in the upscale Outpost Estate community; when Hoult listed the dwelling, it was described as offering “the essence” of the classic architectural style, while also boasting plenty of “modern comfort.”
Perched on a hillside parcel that offers “sparkling views,” the property is surrounded by trees, which help to give it a true sense of privacy—a must for any celebrity homeowners.
In keeping with the hallmarks of midcentury modern design, the property emphasizes “seamless indoor-outdoor living,” beginning with the stunning living room, which sits at the very center of the property and features “a dramatic butterfly roofline,” as well as glass walls that perfectly highlight the spectacular L.A. views.
“The open design creates an effortless flow for both daily living and entertaining,” the listing noted. “Distinctive and memorable, this architectural retreat offers a rare opportunity to experience the tranquility of the Hollywood Hills while remaining moments from the energy of the city.”
There is also an open-plan dining space in the main living area, while a connecting balcony offers another seating area, where guests can enjoy the home’s stunning vistas.
Elsewhere on the main level, there is a “thoughtfully remodeled” kitchen with an array of high-end appliances, as well as a large breakfast bar that offers the ideal place for casual dining.
Though Hoult did not comment on his reasons for selling his Hollywood Hills home, he has previously admitted that he spends a good amount of time in the kitchen when he’s not working, revealing that one of his favorite things to do at home is cook.
“I do quite enjoy cooking when I’m not working,” he told People magazine in 2022. “When I’m working, I just don’t cook at all basically, and then when I get time off I like to putter around in the kitchen. I’m not very good, but I like to do it.”
All three of the home’s bedrooms are found on the lower level, which is accessed via a “sculptural floating staircase,” including the spacious primary suite, as well as two “oversized” guest accommodations.
The main bedroom offers a clean, contemporary aesthetic, with large glass doors that open to another terrace space, with its own private seating area—and steps that lead down to the main yard and pool space.
Because of the home’s hillside perch, the garden feels very much like a private, secret space, one that is surrounded by lush foliage that creates a natural wall around the outdoor area.
It’s thought that the dwelling initially served as Hoult’s primary California base—and he purchased it just a few weeks before welcoming his first child with wife Bryana Holly. The couple welcomed a second child in 2022 but have never disclosed the gender or name.
Following the 2026 Oscars, the internet was ablaze with rumors that the duo may have secretly welcomed a third child, after the designer of Holly’s dress for the Vanity Fair afterparty shared a comment on Instagram in which she hinted that the model had recently given birth to another child.
The comment was made in response to a snarky Instagram user who accused Holly of undergoing plastic surgery, claiming that her “surgeon did an amazing job.” In response, designer brand Lurelly posted: “If by surgeon you mean her new born baby. I can’t wait for a world where we root for each other rather than assume.”
Hoult and Holly did not ever publicly comment on the speculation.
The famously private couple is still understood to be based in the greater Los Angeles area, with the actor telling ID magazine in April 2025 that they were still residing in California with their two kids.
Hoult moved to Los Angeles after his international movie career began to take off; he initially made his mark on the film and TV industries while living in the U.K., where he appeared in a series of local TV shows, before securing his first starring role in the movie “About a Boy,” alongside Hugh Grant.
He continued to live in the U.K., where he attended high school, before landing the role of Tony in the hit British TV show “Skins.” His first major movie role in the U.S. came in 2009, when he starred in designer Tom Ford‘s first major big-screen project “A Single Man.”
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