Will Arnett sells Beverly Hills smart house for $7.85 million

Will Arnett made quick work of his 90210 home sale, unloading a smart house in the Beverly Hills Post Office area for $7.85 million. He had an offer in hand about two weeks after listing it for $8 million, records show.

The “Arrested Development� actor paid $2.7 million for the property in 2012, and the architectural abode was finished five years later. Showcasing a striking exterior of steel and glass, the custom residence is based on a design by Ray Kappe, the modernist architect who founded the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc).

For its bold design, the home won an Award in Excellence from the L.A. Business Council in 2018. It consists of six modules that combine to create an L-shaped floor plan with five bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.

Even though he didn’t build it himself, Kappe’s fingerprints are all over the home, from the warm, wood-filled living spaces to the overhanging eaves that extend outside. A towering atrium stretches three stories tall at the front of the home, and a floating staircase navigates the living spaces.

Out back, patios and terraces overlook a landscaped space with an infinity-edge pool, sauna, cold plunge and fireplace. The estate covers three-quarters of an acre and takes in sweeping canyon views.

Arnett, 51, received an Emmy Award nomination for his role as Gob Bluth in the sitcom “Arrested Development� and landed four more nominations for guesting “30 Rock.� As a voice actor, his credits include “BoJack Horseman,� “Monsters vs. Aliens,� “Despicable Me� and “The Lego Movie.�

Richard Ehrlich of Westside Estate Agency held the listing. Steven Schaefer and Jay Luchs of Newmark Residential represented the buyer.