Kendrick Lamar was born and reared in the impoverished Los Angeles neighbourhood of Compton. He currently resides in a $9.7 million mansion in Manhattan Beach, a posh seaside city. And as his renown has grown, the rap music sensation — who is the recipient of 13 Grammy awards and the Pulitzer Prize, among numerous other honours — has upgraded his family’s homes in Los Angeles to more opulent properties.
In 2017, Lamar paid $2.7 million for a home in a guard-gated community in Calabasas; his parents, Paula Oliver and Kenny Duckworth, and his younger sister reside there. In addition, the 34-year-old still possesses a two-story home in the unremarkable city of Eastvale, San Bernardino County, about an hour east of Los Angeles, where his parents and siblings resided before moving to Calabasas.
Lamar is selling his Eastvale residence for $800,000 now that he has finally gotten around to it. Fortunately for him, the market is red-hot, and if he gets anywhere near his asking price — which is highly probable based on comps in the area — he will make a fortune on the deal. In 2014, he paid $523,400 for the property, according to public records.
The 2006-built, voluminous, but otherwise unremarkable residence contains four bedrooms and 2.5 restrooms in approximately 3,500 square feet. The home’s front facade is dominated by a three-car garage, while patches of grassy lawn provide welcome respite for dogs and others. There is a small covered veranda and a few palm trees for ambience.
A brief look at the listing photos reveals that the extended Lamar family has long since left the Eastvale property; the home’s interiors are entirely vacant and unstaged. The double-height vestibule features travertine flooring and is flanked by formal living and dining rooms that, like the home’s staircases and bedrooms, are carpeted from floor to ceiling. Further back is a triangular family room with a fireplace, while the adjacent kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances of average quality.
On the main level of the residence is a bedroom suite ideal for overnight visitors. The remaining three bedrooms are located on the second floor, including a master suite with dual vanities, an integrated soaking tub, and a spacious walk-in closet. Large windows overlook the yard, which is not particularly large but has a built-in barbecue station beneath a long loggia with two ceiling fans. Moreover, the property is one of only a few in the immediate area with a private swimming pool and spa — a definite plus in the scorching heat of the Inland Empire.
Like what you see? Better haste! According to the listing, all offers are due by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22. This is a strong indication that the seller (and his agents) anticipate a bidding war.