In August 2020, beloved Friends star Matthew Perry purchased a beautifully renovated ranch-style home tucked away in the quiet hills of Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. He paid $6 million for the property, located on Blue Sail Drive. The house, originally built in 1965, had been fully remodeled in 2018 to blend mid-century charm with sleek, contemporary finishes.
The single-story home spans around 3,500 square feet and includes four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. Inside, it features a wide-open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling glass walls that bring in tons of natural light and offer views of the lush backyard. The chef’s kitchen includes a massive island and a floor-to-ceiling wine wall. Multiple rooms—including dual master suites—open directly to pergola-covered patios, giving the house a calm, retreat-like vibe.
Out back, the home continues to impress with a manicured lawn, a raised pool and hot tub, and a cozy firepit area perfect for California evenings. One of the most personal design choices Matthew made was the addition of an LED Batman logo built into the bottom of the pool.
Tragically, this home became the site of Perry’s passing. On October 28, 2023, he was found unresponsive in the hot tub of the home. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled that his death was due to the acute effects of ketamine, with contributing factors including drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine. The news devastated fans worldwide and brought even more attention to the house where he had quietly been living.
In October 2024, almost a year after his death, the home was quietly sold off-market for $8.55 million. The buyer was Anita Verma-Lallian, a real estate investor and movie producer from Scottsdale, Arizona. She later said that she plans to keep the Batman logo in the pool intact as a tribute to Matthew’s memory and will use the house as a vacation home for her family.
Just a few months later, in January 2025, the property faced another challenge. The devastating Palisades Fire, part of the January 2025 Southern California wildfires, threatened the area, destroying over 6,800 structures and leading to the evacuation of more than 100,000 residents. Remarkably, thanks to the heroic efforts of neighbors and firefighters, Matthew Perry’s former home was spared from destruction, sustaining only minor damage in the backyard. Verma-Lallian expressed deep gratitude to the community for their support during the crisis and remains committed to preserving the home.
