Bruno Mars is what happens when James Brown’s discipline, Elvis Presley’s sparkle, and Prince’s mischievous genius collide inside a recording studio and leave behind a sound that prints money. A golden groove runs through every note he sings, a sly grin underpins the performances, and an old-school soul voice has helped shape a sound worth hundreds of millions. The singer-songwriter first achieved recognition for co-founding the production team, the Smeezingtons, gaining industry traction through his songwriting long before going solo.
Early albums Doo-Wops & Hooligans, Unorthodox Jukebox, and 24K Magic achieved wide critical and commercial acclaim, with 24K Magic earning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Mars holds nine Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles to his name and has sold over 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists in history. He has won 11 Grammy Awards from 27 nominations and made history as the first artist to surpass 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Bruno Mars currently has a net worth of $175 million, driven largely by his chart-topping career and relentless touring schedule. His early life was far from luxury, as he experienced homelessness following his parents’ divorce while his father searched for temporary shelter. In a CBS interview, Mars pointed to the bare walls of an abandoned building he once called home, a raw glimpse into a childhood without security. Bruno has owned three properties so far. Here is a detailed overview of the homes he has owned over the years.
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The Hawaii House
At the peak of his early fame during the production of Unorthodox Jukebox, Bruno Mars purchased a tropical estate in Hawaii for $3.1 million. Born and raised under the tropical skies of Honolulu, the singer returned to familiar ground with a 4,124-square-foot home that captured the relaxed sophistication of island life. The house featured cream-colored walls and an outdoor area designed for leisure.
The exterior includes a pool, a hot tub, a cabana, and a gas grill, ideal for relaxing evenings in the breeze. Inside, the design drew deeply from Balinese inspiration. Smooth arches framed the rooms. Ceilings carry a distinct warmth and craft. The residence offered four bedrooms, each with its own marble bathroom. A wide, marble staircase curled upward through the house. Open-plan spaces stretched across the structure, flooded with light from enormous windows.
The kitchen featured a sleek island that faced the backyard, creating a space suited for hosting dinner parties under the stars. Mars also added a complete recording studio in the home, suitable for late-night sessions and creative work. In 2014, Bruno listed the property for $3.5 million. The estate was sold in 2015 for $2.7 million, falling $400,000 short of the original purchase price.
Hollywood Hills East, Los Angeles House
In 2012, the Grammy winner snapped up his first primary residence in Los Angeles, purchasing a 4,064-square-foot, single-story home for $3.2 million. The property was originally constructed in 1960 and later renovated and fortified with thick stone walls designed to shield against noise, prying eyes, and uninvited guests. The entrance projected grandeur with eight imposing columns, four aligned on each side, framing an 11-foot glass door at the center. Most exterior walls featured full-length retractable glass panels that offered unobstructed mountain views and enhanced the open-air character of the home.
The estate provided a 10-car parking space, necessary for Mars’s collection of classic automobiles. Inside, the layout maintained a Hollywood Regency aesthetic with an open-plan design. The residence included three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. Skylights and extensive glass paneling illuminated the living and dining areas, which connected directly to the outdoor spaces. Adjacent to the main living area, a den with a fireplace and a home office complemented the interior design. The master suite offered heated floors, glass sliders leading to the deck, a full dressing room, and direct access to the outdoor amenities.
Additional features include a massage space, a gym area, a steam shower, and a dry sauna. The kitchen carried a modern look with seamless integration into the entertainment areas, while an indoor-outdoor sound system. In 2014, Mars decided to move on to another property. The house sold for $3.34 million to Jimmy Kimmel Live! executive producer Jill Leiderman and The Big Bang Theory producer Robert Cohen. The transaction generated a profit of approximately $147,000 over the original purchase price.
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Studio City Home, California
Bruno Mars purchased a home in the celebrity-populated hills of Studio City, where names like George Clooney and Julie Bowen have lived. Mars spent $6.5 million on the Mediterranean-style estate measuring 9,033 square feet. It was constructed in 2000 and later remodeled with a focus on elegant design. The residence comes with seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms, highlighted by jewel-toned interiors, vibrant wallpapers, expansive rugs, and soaring ceilings.
Wide hallways and a circular foyer with a double-height rotunda provide a dramatic entrance. The formal dining room is enclosed by red walls and a chandelier, while the sitting room with a black fireplace and a family room with a wet bar and wine cellar enhance the interior’s grandeur. The gourmet kitchen includes a central island and an adjoining breakfast room. A glass door connects the indoor area to the pool and backyard. The guest wing holds four-bedroom suites and a wood-paneled office.
A children’s wing offers two ensuite bedrooms and a larger grand room complete with its own kitchen. The main suite contains a fireplace, a kitchenette, a coffee bar, two walk-in closets, and a spa bathroom equipped with dry and steam saunas. A soaking tub overlooks the canyon, city, and mountain views. A pre-wired home theater completed the amenities, all controlled through smart home technology linked to an iPad. Bruno Mars still lives in his Studio City home since purchasing it ten years ago.