The Truth Behind Elon Musk Reacquiring Gene Wilder’s Beloved Old House

Elon Musk has regained a significant slice of Hollywood nostalgia—Gene Wilder’s former residence in Bel Air, Los Angeles—by foreclosing on Wilder’s nephew over an outstanding $7 million loan associated with the iconic estate, according to Realtor.com.Documentation confirms that the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, aged 53, reacquired the property through an LLC following a foreclosure sale earlier this year. This charming four-bedroom home, situated at 10930 Chalon Road, was previously owned by the late Wilder, the cherished actor known for classics like “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” “Blazing Saddles,” and “Young Frankenstein.”Musk initially bought the house in 2013 for $6.75 million. After selling it in 2020, he insisted the new owners retain its character, stating, “Gene Wilder’s old house cannot be torn down or lose any of its soul.” He later sold it to Wilder’s nephew, Jordan Walker-Pearlman, who defaulted on the loan, leading to the foreclosure sale in January 2025. The estate was acquired by Musk’s LLC for $7.58 million, with Walker-Pearlman noting the process as “orderly and convivial.” The property is safeguarded by a covenant against demolition.