It is owned by Hubert and Roxanne Guez

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Media and fans gather outside the home of pop star Michael Jackson in Los Angeles.
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At first glance, it doesn’t sound much different from ed hardy clothing any other Los Angeles real estate listing.

Holmby Hills, 17,171 SF, 1.26 acres, 7 BR, 13 BA, 12 fireplaces, guesthouse, pool, theater, wine cellar, tasting room, art studio, elevator, gym, spa. $28.995M, possibly negotiable.

But this little pad does have one little extra thriller you could throw out to the guests you invite for a cocktail party in the tasting room: It’s the house Michael Jackson was renting at the time of his death on June 25, 2009.

If the exterior looks familiar, it’s probably because that’s where thousands of fans gathered that night for impromptu memorial celebrations.

Jackson was paying $100,000 a month for the rental, where he stayed while he was rehearsing for what he planned as a series of comeback concerts.

The house was built in 2002 and sold in 2004 for $18.5 million, according to the Los Angeles Times. It was listed in 2008 for $38 million, but pulled back when the real estate market deflated, which is why it was available for Jackson to rent.

It is owned by Hubert and Roxanne Guez. He’s chief executive of clothing manufacturer Ed Hardy.

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