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The house that Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love once lived in could be yours for less than a million dollars. The only thing is, it’s pretty much a representation of their tumultuous relationship. The Los Angeles 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home is 2,500-square-foot but is described in the listing as having “fallen into disrepair.” The home is listed at $998,000 and is “a major fixer,” that “will not qualify for traditional financing,” per Realtor.
The property is pretty legendary but will likely need structural repairs and system replacements like wiring, plumbing, a new roof, and even foundation work, per Realtor. Cara Ameer, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker explained, “The word fixer-upper usually doesn’t mean cosmetic updates, so this property isn’t for the faint of heart.” Regardless of the work that needs to be done, the price is fairly reasonable. As noted by Realtor, its prime location in Hollywood Heights is coveted in the hills near the Hollywood Bowl. The late Nirvana frontman and Love were one of the most iconic celebrity couples in the late 90s and their relationship was controversial from the time it started up until and even after Cobain’s suicide. Take a look at the house and a look into rock and roll history.
© Sotheby’s InternationalKurt Cobain and Courtney Love\'s home
The home features 1921 Craftsman with beautiful features like double-height ceilings and French doors. “If the floors can be salvaged, they should be sanded—and there’s some great vintage tile in one of the bathrooms that’s worth keeping,” said Ameer.
© Sotheby’s InternationalKurt Cobain and Courtney Love\'s home
According to Sotheby’s International, listing agent, Tatiana Tensen Cobain wrote part of Nirvana’s last album, “In Utero,” in the home. Love was the founder of the band Hole and the agent noted that the drummer Patty Schemel lived with Cobain and Love for some time. In her documentary, she recalls Cobain writing and playing the album inside one of the closets.
© Sotheby’s InternationalKurt Cobain and Courtney Love\'s home
The house tells a story of grunge rock days and hard living.
© Sotheby’s InternationalKurt Cobain and Courtney Love\'s home
Crumbling plaster is one of the many repairs.
© Sotheby’s InternationalKurt Cobain and Courtney Love\'s home
This is the living room that definitely needs seems some love and care.
© Sotheby’s InternationalKurt Cobain and Courtney Love\'s home
The homes on Alta Loma Terrace have a private, five-story elevator to ferry people to the top of the hill.
© Sotheby’s InternationalKurt Cobain and Courtney Love\'s home
The original staircase railings could be saved too, it just has some graffiti.
© Sotheby’s InternationalKurt Cobain and Courtney Love\'s home
A new deck is in order but there is a one-bedroom apartment downstairs that could be turned into a rental property.
