Former NFL player turned Hollywood writer, Rashard Mendenhall, is making headlines with the listing of his lavish estate in the exclusive Sherwood Forest neighborhood in Northridge. What makes this property even more intriguing is that it was once the iconic former home of comedy legend Richard Pryor.
Richard Pryor, known for his groundbreaking comedy and turbulent personal life, lived in the 6-bedroom estate for several years after purchasing it in 1976. The property holds a significant place in pop culture history as it was where Pryor famously hosted Barbara Walters for a sit-down interview and where he suffered severe burns in a notorious incident involving rum, cocaine, and fire.
Now, Rashard Mendenhall is putting the 9,000 square feet property on the market for $4,236,000. The estate sits on a sprawling 2.2-acre plot of land and boasts a main residence with 4 bedrooms, a formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen, and a library. Additionally, there are game and billiard rooms, a separate guest house, a pool house with its own kitchen, and a professional dance studio/gym space that can be converted into a recording or production studio.
The grounds of the estate are meticulously maintained and feature a 65-foot pool and spa with a waterfall, a tennis court, a putting green, a sauna, a wine closet, and a barbeque pavilion. The property also includes a citrus grove, a vegetable garden, an office, a children’s playhouse, a 3-car garage, and a kennel. For those interested, the estate is also a legal horse property.
Rashard Mendenhall purchased the property in 2017 for $2.5 million, a few years after retiring from the NFL and transitioning into a career as a writer for HBO’s “Ballers.” The asking price of $4,236,000 holds sentimental value for Rashard, as it corresponds to his career NFL rushing total of 4,236 yards.
Potential buyers interested in owning a piece of Hollywood and sports history can contact Neil McDermott and Beate Kessler-McDermott with Hilton & Hyland/Forbes Global Properties for more information on this unique and luxurious estate. With its rich history, stunning amenities, and prime location, the former home of Richard Pryor is sure to attract a lot of attention in the real estate market.
