Red Hot Chili Peppers Bassist Trims the Price of His L.A. Compound

The musician Michael Peter Balzary, who goes by the stage name Flea, is changing his tune when it comes to his sprawling home in Southern California.

Indeed, the bassist and founding member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is now asking for $8.8 million for his compound, which had been listed for $9.8 million earlier this year.

The home, which is a combo platter of a midcentury modern structure and a contemporary addition, sports five bedrooms and five baths.

Located just outside of Los Angeles and designed in different eras by architects Richard Neutra and Michael Maltzan, the home sits on 6 acres on a hilltop.

The original structure was built by Neutra for his secretary, who lived in the 1,350-square-foot home for decades.

Classic Neutra details include walls of glass, a stone fireplace, and many built-ins like the shelving, a sofa system with a record player, hidden speakers, desks, and even a sliding breakfast nook.

Modern addition

Nearly 50 years later, Maltzan was tapped to add a seven-sided, 875-square-foot addition with a courtyard in the middle. Along with a primary bedroom and an out-of-this-world bathroom, there’s a den and an office in this part of the compound.

The outdoor amenities are many, including a 50-foot lap pool, a succulent garden, and a movie pavilion with a catering kitchen nearby. There’s also an onsite cabin designed by artist Peter Staley.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers continue to make music and travel the world. They’re currently on tour with Post Malone and will be heading to New Zealand and Australia, Flea’s birthplace.