Not all celebrities have a tendency to buy out properties; they prefer to rent the spaces for as long as they like. Legendary icon Al Pacino is one of them. The ‘The Godfather’ actor rented the 1922 residence, which is located in the Beverly Hills Flats, for nearly two decades. Later, it was put out on the market for USD 15.95 million. The property carries a rich history intertwined with Hollywood literature, architecture, and high-end real estate dealings.
In 2006, the ‘The Godfather’ actor started renting Jackie Collins’ iconic Beverly Hills home
Rather than buying his own property in the area, Al Pacino chose to set up his base in one of Jackie Collins’ iconic residences located in the posh area of the Beverly Hills neighborhood. According to an Architectural Digest report, Pacino rented the place due to the fact that members of Collins’s family had previously lived there. He managed to arrange a long-term lease with her directly as his West Coast base.
Al Pacino knew author Jackie Collins and rented her Beverly Hills place for over 18 years, well after her death and change in ownership. (YouTube)
Jackie Collins had originally acquired the 1922 home, which was located next door to her main mansion, to serve as a private compound/guest residence. She leased it to Pacino, providing him with an established, highly secure, and screened property in the heart of the Beverly Hills Flats.Pacino stayed in the property well after Collins’ passing in 2015, and when the ownership was shifted to real estate investor Ben Nehmadi a year later. He bought the property in 2016 following the star’s passing and set up a deal to keep the Oscar-winning actor as a tenant for nearly another decade. He stayed there until shortly before the home was put up for sale in early 2025.Though the actor stayed in the property for almost two decades, the amount of rent that they paid on a monthly basis was never revealed to the public.
Some of the amenities that Al Pacino’s former rented property has
Some of the amenities provided along with the 0.69-acre property included a full-sized tennis court, a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a cabana with an outdoor fireplace. The main residence itself was 5,200 square feet and featured a six-bedroom layout, along with a massive great room with wood paneling, coffered ceilings, a fireplace, a pool table, and a full wet bar.
The beloved actor, who is best known for his work in the ‘The Godfather’ franchise, stayed in the residence till 2024, after which it was put up on the market for more than USD 15 million. As of right now the space has not been sold off to anyone. (Instagram)
Originally, the property was built in 1922; however, over the years it underwent a lot of reconstruction and renovations. In 1938, architect Douglas Honnold was handed the project to cover the renovations on Collins’ second property. He also worked with John Lautner on the Beverly Hills Athletic Club in 1945.
Al Pacino’s former residence, which once belonged to Jackie Collins, was put up on the market last year
The house in Beverly Hills finally made its way to the market last year, a year after Pacino decided to move out. The property, according to The Wall Street Journal, was listed with an asking price of USD 15.95 million. According to the reports, Nehmadi and his wife, Bita, had purchased the property from Collins’ family for USD 9 million.