Marilyn Monroe-linked home with four bedrooms and a private pool sells for $2.81 million

While the property has been marketed as one of Monroe's former homes, its ownership history has been questioned (Picture: Public domain) A house in Palm Springs, California, long associated with Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe has been sold for $2.81 million, with its new owner planning to restore the property while preserving its original design. Local designer Violet Moran purchased the nearly 3,000-square-foot residence from Nick Adler, founder of M Star Studios, according to a report published by TMZ on Friday. The sale comes months after the house was listed for $3.3 million.The four-bedroom property, popularly known as the "Marilyn Monroe Doll House", was built in 1961. It stands in Vista Las Palmas, a Palm Springs neighbourhood known for its mid-century modern houses and its past association with Hollywood celebrities.The property was last sold in 2020 for $1.58 million, according to records cited by Realtor.com. Its latest selling price is approximately $1.23 million higher than that transaction, although it is $490,000 below the amount sought when the house returned to the market in February.While the property has been marketed as one of Monroe's former homes, its ownersh...