Josh Duhamel lists Encino home for $2.9 million, putting his 3,310-square-foot Los Angeles residence on the market as he and his family settle into a remote, self-built property in Minnesota. The midcentury single-level house combines updated interiors, privacy and expansive views — traits the listing emphasizes.
Josh Duhamel lists Encino home — listing basics
Price: $2.9 million. Listing agent: Thomas Atamian of Coldwell Banker Realty. Size: 3,310 square feet. Year built: 1962. Location: Encino, San Fernando Valley.
The midcentury home has four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. The floor plan favors open living, with long sightlines from the entry through to the hills that surround the property. Atamian highlights the property’s combination of architectural character and privacy in promoting the listing.
Home features and views
Interior highlights include a great room with soaring ceilings and large windows that frame panoramic mountain and jetliner views. The great room flows into a chef’s kitchen centered on a substantial island, intended for both everyday cooking and entertaining guests.
The renovated primary suite offers two walk-in closets and a private ensuite bathroom. Living areas were updated to maximize natural light and visual connections to the outdoors, with multiple rooms oriented to capture the sweeping sightlines.
Outdoors, the property offers a sizeable swimming pool, an outdoor firepit, built-in barbecue and multiple dining and lounging areas for al fresco living. The lot’s orientation and landscaping provide a sense of seclusion while opening to those broad sky and mountain vistas. Agent Thomas Atamian notes the house “captures breathtaking jetliner and mountain views from almost every angle.”
Why Duhamel moved to Minnesota and what off-the-grid life looks like
Duhamel and his wife, Audra Mari, moved their family to a rural Minnesota property that he helped build over roughly 15 years. The couple’s young son Shepherd and Duhamel’s older child Axl visit as schedules allow; the family also welcomed daughter Rocca. In interviews, Duhamel described the Minnesota home as remote, noting “the closest store is 40 miles away,” and calling the property his “doomsday cabin.”
Those descriptions come from Duhamel’s own interviews with Parade and People; they reflect his personal choices about preparedness and a preference for a simpler, outdoors-focused family life rather than a prediction of events. He has said the move prioritizes outdoor time, hands-on learning and reduced screen exposure for the children, along with practical preparedness measures suited to a remote setting.
As Duhamel explained in interviews, the off-the-grid setup allows the family to engage in activities like hunting and fishing and to emphasize self-reliance. While the phrase “doomsday cabin” grabbed headlines, he and his representatives have presented it in the context of building resilience and enjoying rural life.
Market context and selling angle
Coldwell Banker Realty and Atamian position the Encino listing to attract buyers seeking midcentury architecture updated for modern living, with privacy and strong outdoor amenities. In the San Fernando Valley market, properties that combine indoor-outdoor flow with seclusion often appeal to buyers who want easy access to Los Angeles while retaining a tucked-away feel.
Atamian called the property “an absolute standout offering in a premier location,” pointing to the combination of renovated spaces, outdoor living and the rare sightlines toward both mountains and active flight paths. That mix gives the home broad appeal: to those who prize architectural character and to buyers who seek entertaining spaces and private outdoor retreats within the city.
For prospective buyers, the listing underscores both lifestyle and location. Encino remains a sought-after neighborhood in the Valley for its balance of suburban feel and freeway access, and this midcentury property leans into the privacy and views that differentiate it from many nearby homes.
Source and next steps
This story is based on reporting and interviews published by Fox News, Parade and People. For full listing details or to inquire about showings, contact Thomas Atamian at Coldwell Banker Realty in La Cañada Flintridge through the brokerage’s public contact channels.
Sources: Fox News; interview coverage in Parade and People.
FAQ
How much is Josh Duhamel asking for his Encino home?
The asking price is $2.9 million.
What are the main features of the Encino property?
The 3,310-square-foot midcentury house has four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a great room with high ceilings, a chef’s kitchen, a renovated primary suite with two walk-in closets, panoramic mountain and jetliner views, a swimming pool, an outdoor firepit and a built-in barbecue.
Why did Josh Duhamel move to Minnesota and what does off the grid mean for his family?
Duhamel moved to a rural, self-built home in Minnesota to pursue an off-the-grid lifestyle focused on family time, outdoor activities and self-sufficiency. He has described the property as remote and has used the term “doomsday cabin” in interviews; that language reflects his personal preparedness choices and family priorities rather than a factual forecast of events.
