Jeff Franklin, creator of the TV show Full House, has listed his Beverly Hills estate, Villa Andalusia, for rent at $247,500 per month. The 21,000-square-foot mansion sits on the same land where the 1969 Manson Family murders took place. Franklin bought the vacant lot for $6 million in the late 1990s and built the sprawling estate himself.
some houses come with a story. Jeff Franklin’s Beverly Hills estate comes with one of the most haunting stories in American history — and a price tag to match.
The creator of Full House just put his jaw-dropping, 21,000-square-foot California mansion up for rent. The asking price? A staggering $247,500 every single month. The property, known as Villa Andalusia, sits tucked inside Benedict Canyon — and it stands on the very ground where Charles Manson’s followers carried out the infamous Tate murders in 1969.
From murder site to mega-mansion, this address has lived more than a dozen lifetimes. And now, it’s available to rent — if you can afford it.
From $85 Million to $247,500 a Month
Jeff Franklin has been trying to sell this estate for years. In 2022, he listed the property at $85 million. Buyers weren’t biting. By April 2025, he slashed the price all the way down to $50 million. Still no sale.
So Franklin changed his strategy entirely. Instead of selling, he’s now renting — and the monthly ask of $247,500 makes Villa Andalusia one of the most expensive rental listings in all of California right now.
It’s a bold pivot. But if the house doesn’t sell, why not let someone else foot the bill for a while?
Property at a Glance
A Mansion Built With Intention
Franklin didn’t just buy a house here — he built one from scratch. After acquiring the empty lot in the late 1990s for $6 million, he spent years designing and constructing a Mediterranean-style masterpiece with architect Richard Landry, often called the “King of the Mega-Mansion.”
The result is something straight out of a luxury resort. Multiple waterfalls flow through the grounds. A lazy river winds through the landscaping. An infinity pool gleams at the edge of the canyon. Every corner of this estate was crafted with obsessive attention to detail.
Inside, the home packs a billiard room with soaring 40-foot ceilings, a chef’s kitchen with a stone pizza oven, a private movie theater, a game room, a full bar, a sauna, and even a hair salon. There’s a massive indoor shark tank — yes, an actual shark tank — that peers directly into the dining room. The great lawn stretches out beyond tiki torch-lined paths, a 35-foot water slide, and a grotto that feels ripped from a five-star resort.
The listing puts it plainly: “This is not a developer build. It is a home that was crafted with love and intention.”
The Dark History Behind the Address
Before all of this luxury existed, this hilltop address in Benedict Canyon held a very different kind of fame — the worst kind.
On the night of August 8, 1969, members of Charles Manson’s cult broke into the then-modest home at 10050 Cielo Drive and murdered actress Sharon Tate along with four others. It was one of the most shocking crimes in American history. The house belonged to film director Roman Polanski, who was abroad at the time.
The original structure stood for decades. It became a morbid landmark — something Hollywood could never quite forget or forgive.
“She said: ‘Are you exploiting my sister’s death by living in her house?’ For the first time, the whole thing kind of slapped me in the face.”
— Trent Reznor, Nine Inch Nails, on a visit from Debra Tate
In the early 1990s, Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor rented the house and turned it into a recording studio he called “Le Pig” — a chilling nod to the word Manson’s followers had scrawled in blood on the front door. Reznor recorded his landmark album The Downward Spiral within those walls.
His time there ended after Sharon Tate’s sister, Debra Tate, confronted him in person about living at the site of her sister’s murder. The visit shook him. Reznor left in 1993. Before he went, he took the infamous front door with him and installed it at his recording studio in New Orleans.
Not long after, real estate investor Alvin Weintraub bought the property, tore the original house down in 1994, and changed the address from 10050 to 10066 Cielo Drive — a quiet attempt to close a painful chapter.
Franklin picked up the empty lot shortly after and began writing an entirely new story on the land.
A Timeline of 10066 Cielo Drive
Sharon Tate and four others are murdered at the original home by Manson Family followers.
Trent Reznor rents the house, records The Downward Spiral, then moves out after confrontation with Debra Tate.
Reznor leaves, taking the infamous front door to his New Orleans studio.
Alvin Weintraub demolishes the original house and changes the address to 10066 Cielo Drive.
Jeff Franklin purchases the vacant lot for $6 million and begins building Villa Andalusia.
Franklin lists the finished estate for sale at $85 million.
Price drops to $50 million after no sale.
Estate hits the rental market at $247,500 per month.
Price History and Market Context
| Year / Period | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Late 1990s | $6M | Purchase price (vacant lot) |
| 2022 | $85M | Original listing price |
| Apr 2025 | $50M | Reduced asking price |
| 2026 | $247,500/mo | Current rental ask |
The pivot from $85 million sale to nearly a quarter-million monthly rental tells its own story about the ultra-luxury real estate market. At the very top of the market, properties with complicated histories often take longer to sell. Buyers at this level do their homework.
But as a rental, Villa Andalusia opens the door to a different kind of tenant — someone who wants the experience without the permanent ownership. Think major studios, tech executives flying in for extended stays, or production companies needing an unforgettable backdrop.
The Beverly Hills luxury rental market has stayed resilient through recent market shifts, and a one-of-a-kind estate like this occupies a category entirely of its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jeff Franklin?
Jeff Franklin is an American TV producer and writer best known as the creator of the beloved 1980s–90s sitcom Full House. He purchased the Cielo Drive lot in Beverly Hills in the late 1990s and spent years constructing Villa Andalusia.
What is the Manson murder connection to this property?
The current mansion stands on land where, in 1969, Charles Manson’s followers murdered actress Sharon Tate and four others at a previous home. The original structure was demolished in 1994 and the address was changed before Franklin built his estate.
Did Trent Reznor really record at this address?
Yes. In the early 1990s, Trent Reznor rented the original house and named it “Le Pig.” He recorded most of Nine Inch Nails’ acclaimed album The Downward Spiral there before leaving after being confronted by Sharon Tate’s sister Debra.
Why is Franklin renting instead of selling?
After failing to sell the property at $85 million (2022) and then $50 million (2025), Franklin shifted to the rental market to generate income and exposure while the right buyer eventually comes along.
What features does Villa Andalusia include?
The 21,000-square-foot estate features 9 bedrooms, 18 bathrooms, an indoor shark tank, infinity pool, lazy river, waterfalls, a 35-foot water slide, private movie theater, chef’s kitchen with pizza oven, sauna, full bar, hair salon, and a billiard room with 40-foot ceilings.
What is the current asking price to buy Villa Andalusia?
As of 2025, the sale asking price stands at $50 million — reduced from the original $85 million listing in 2022. The property is now also available to rent at $247,500 per month.
The Bottom Line
Villa Andalusia is more than just an expensive home — it’s a living piece of Los Angeles history wrapped in marble, waterfalls, and resort-level luxury. Jeff Franklin transformed one of Hollywood’s darkest addresses into something extraordinary, spending decades building a property that demands attention.
Now, at $247,500 a month, that attention has a price. Whether a renter steps through those gates or a buyer finally makes an offer, this estate will keep turning heads — and telling stories — for years to come.
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