EXCLUSIVE: Kiss Rocker Gene Simmons Slashes $500K From Price of $14 Million Home—After Buying New Malibu Mansion for $25 Million

Music legend Gene Simmons is so desperate to "kiss" his former Beverly Hills home goodbye that he has trimmed a half-million dollars from its original asking price—five months after putting it on the market.

Simmons, 76, initially listed the "exceptional" home for the staggering price of $13.99 million. That sum has now been reduced to $13.49 million.

The musician does still stand to make a profit on the sale of the property, even at the reduced ask, having snapped it up for $10.5 million in 2021 to use as a California home base after he and his wife, Shannon Tweed Simmons, moved to Las Vegas.

However, the Kiss rocker's property portfolio became increasingly complicated as a result of his Nevada relocation. It turned out to be nothing but a brief dalliance for the couple, who struggled with the area's punishing heat. They ultimately decided that they'd be better off returning to California.

What followed was a dramatic reshuffling of Simmons' real estate collection.

First, the rock legend listed his expansive Henderson, NV, property—along with an adjacent lot—just a few months buying it, initially asking $13.5 million, but ultimately accepting an offer of just under $11 million two years later.

The sale was a bit of a bitter pill for Simmons to swallow, leaving him with just $200,000 in profit after he paid $10.8 million for the combined properties earlier that same year.

Still, he came out of the transaction in the black—a result he celebrated by snapping up another expansive mansion in California in September 2024, which he and his wife are now using as their primary residence.

Property records reveal that Simmons picked up the "one-of-a-kind" Malibu estate for $25 million using the same LLC through which he purchased his Beverly Hills abode—which he put on the market just seven months later.

The Malibu home sits on a 2.5-acre blufftop spread that is, per its original listing, "surrounded by stunning ocean views" and hundreds of trees, offering a lush environment that serves as the perfect sanctuary for any star.

Adding to that feeling of privacy and security is the home's plum location behind its own gates, which create a safe barrier between Simmons and the outside world.

The residence was built using eco-friendly materials, including recycled steel and sustainable timber, and sources much of its power from Tesla batteries and solar panels.

Additional eco-friendly luxury features are the "water vapor fireplaces," built-in water filtration, and air ventilation system, which "ensure a healthy lifestyle at all times."

The home features six bedrooms and nine bathrooms, as well as a luxurious chef's kitchen, a home theater, two wine rooms, and a full gym. Out back, there's a saltwater pool, spa, basketball court, bocce court, putting green, and driving range.

The 14,500-square-foot abode is almost twice the size of the Beverly Hills home that Simmons and his wife are still desperately trying to sell.

It may well be that Simmons' rather strict regulations for prospective buyers had led some to pause before even considering putting in an offer on the property—after he publicly stated that he would refuse to sell the dwelling to anyone who he feared might soil the happy memories he and his family have of their time in the home.

"You have such wonderful times there, you don’t want some schmuck in the place you call home. No drugs, no alcoholics. I don’t want anybody coming in there who is going to destroy the place," he told the Wall Street Journal in April.

Provided a buyer can make it through Simmons' strict selection process, they will have quite the opulent pad on their hands.

The pricey property, which is being listed by Lisa Young of Compass, comes with a "40-foot glass-like infinity pool, dramatic drought-tolerant landscaping, and bold bronze geometric sculptures that offer a distinct artistic statement," according to a press release shared with Realtor.com.

Simmons' property was designed by Swiss architect Roger P. Kurath and is made of "glass, steel, oak wood and concrete elements," which emphasize the sweeping views of the mountains, valleys, and ocean.

In a statement, Simmons revealed that the views were what drew him to the property in the first place.

"My favorite part of the house is waking up in the morning in the upper bedroom, having coffee in bed, and on a clear day being able to see all the way out to the ocean," he shared.

"And my other favorite time is sunset in the upper bedroom or downstairs barbecuing something outdoors. The views really are spectacular."

The five-bathroom property boasts 12-foot ceilings, a gallery space, and a plush home theater.

And much like his newly purchased pad, Simmons' former home "utilizes solar-power for pool and radiant heated flooring, eco-materials and fire-resistant, waterproof triple-panel windows."

"This home is a rare example of Swiss architectural mastery, built with exceptional quality, thoughtful details, and a focus on longevity," Young adds.

"From the Swiss steel framework and sleek fixtures to the fiber cement exterior panels that can go more than 50 years without maintenance, everything was designed to last.

"The 40-foot glasslike infinity pool is a real showstopper, surrounded by lush, drought-tolerant landscaping, and the bold bronze geometric sculptures add a cool, artistic vibe to the outdoor space.

"It’s the kind of property that’s extremely rare and truly special—made even more iconic by having been home to a rock legend."