In a move that has quietly sent shockwaves through both the real estate and baseball worlds, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife, Chelsea Freeman, have sold their Studio City home for $6.45 million—a jaw-dropping $1.375 million loss compared to what they paid just two years ago. For a player sitting on a $162 million contract, the decision immediately raises eyebrows and questions far beyond property listings.
At a time when Freeman remains one of the most recognizable and respected faces of the Dodgers’ dynasty era, the deal has ignited intense speculation about timing, motivation, and what might be happening behind the scenes.
The property, purchased in 2023 for $7.825 million, is anything but ordinary. Located on roughly 0.22 acres in Studio City, the new-construction residence was built around 2022 and designed to embody modern Southern California luxury. The estate includes a 4,535-square-foot main house and a 500-square-foot guesthouse, offering five bedrooms total.
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Inside, the home reads like a design magazine spread: a grand staircase with custom brass handrails, a showpiece meant to impress from the moment one steps inside; a primary suite featuring dual walk-in closets and a dramatic barrel-vaulted clay ceiling; and sleek, contemporary finishes throughout. According to listing agent Ginger Glass of Compass, Freeman made no changes to the property after purchasing it—suggesting the home was already exactly what the family wanted at the time.
“This home was purchased after their initial move to LA,” Glass confirmed via email, declining to comment further on the reason behind the sale.
What makes the transaction particularly striking is how aggressively the home was once priced. Freeman initially listed the property in 2024 for $8.995 million, signaling confidence in both the home’s value and the red-hot Los Angeles luxury market. That confidence, however, met reality.
After sitting on the market, the asking price was reduced to $7.349 million, according to Zillow. Even then, the home failed to attract a buyer at that level. The final sale price—$6.45 million—represents not just a markdown, but a rare and public loss for a superstar athlete whose on-field career has been defined by consistency and success.
The identity of the buyer has not been disclosed.
Freeman, 36, is no stranger to major transitions. After spending 12 seasons with the Atlanta Braves from 2010 to 2021, his move to the Dodgers came as a shock to fans across baseball. The six-year, $162 million deal he signed in 2022 instantly made him a cornerstone of the franchise—and he delivered.
Since arriving in Los Angeles, Freeman has helped lead the Dodgers to back-to-back World Series championships in 2024 and 2025, cementing his legacy as one of the era’s elite players. On the field, there is no sign of instability. Off the field, however, this real estate decision introduces a rare note of mystery.
Neither Freeman nor his representatives have commented on the sale.
For elite athletes, selling property at a loss is not unheard of—but it is far from routine, especially in a city like Los Angeles. Market shifts, tax planning, lifestyle changes, or family considerations could all explain the decision. Still, the silence surrounding the sale only fuels curiosity.
Why now? Why accept such a steep discount? And why walk away from a home purchased specifically after settling in Los Angeles?
Within Dodgers circles, the sale is already being dissected as more than just a financial footnote. It’s a reminder that even the most stable stars can make sudden, surprising moves away from the spotlight—and that not every decision is driven by numbers on a stat sheet.
For a player who has built his reputation on reliability, this unexpected real estate loss stands out as one of the most intriguing off-field developments of Freeman’s Dodgers tenure.
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