Shohei Ohtani's $8 Million Mansion: He's Still Living There Despite Safety Concerns.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani made history once again on April 2, 2025, when he hit a walk-off home run to secure an 8-0 series start for the team — the best ever achieved by a defending World Series champion at the start of a season.
Ohtani, 30, was quick to credit his entire team for the 6-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves, as reported by Fox News.
"Overall, not just tonight, there is a really good vibe within the team," Ohtani told reporters after the game. "So I just think that’s allowing us to come back in these games to win."
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Despite his modesty, it was Ohtani who sealed the win with his third home run of the season, a 399-foot shot that left Dodgers fans in a frenzy. This moment further cemented Ohtani's hero status in Los Angeles, a city he has called home for just seven years.
Although Ohtani hasn’t lived in L.A. for long, he’s committed to spending at least the next decade there after signing a historic $700 million 10-year contract with the Dodgers in December 2023. However, the question remains: Where will Ohtani live?
In May 2024, Ohtani made headlines when he purchased a $7.85 million mansion in La Canada Flintridge. The five-bedroom home was purchased via an LLC named after Ohtani's pet dog, and at first glance, the property seemed like a perfect fit. The home offered proximity to Dodger Stadium, a swimming pool, a hot tub, a sports court, and an enormous primary bathroom with a soaking tub. The house was nestled on nearly an acre of land, providing Ohtani with the privacy he values.
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However, the peace and seclusion the property was meant to offer quickly unraveled when two Japanese media outlets leaked the address of his new home. Following this breach of privacy, photographers and journalists began showing up at his doorstep, and fans knew exactly where to find him.
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The intrusion sparked significant concern for Ohtani’s safety and privacy, particularly as the leaks were reported by Fuji TV and Nippon TV. In response, the Dodgers revoked the credentials of the two networks responsible. Despite these actions, Ohtani expressed his frustration over the incident, as reports emerged suggesting that he was now considering selling the home before even moving in.
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"Ohtani said that he could no longer live in the 1.2 billion yen mansion he had purchased, and indicated his intention to sell it without moving into his new home," a Yahoo Japan article translated via Google read.
In a public apology, Fuji TV’s president Koichi Minato acknowledged the breach, expressing regret for the inconvenience caused to Ohtani and others close to him. He further emphasized that the network had requested viewers refrain from visiting Ohtani’s private spaces.
Whether Ohtani still plans to sell the property or has quietly moved elsewhere remains unclear. However, property records show that the mansion is still owned by the LLC Ohtani used to purchase it, and no new sales have been recorded. The uncertainty about where Ohtani is living adds to the mystery.
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It’s important to note that Ohtani also owns a significant plot of land on Hawaii’s Big Island, purchased in April 2024. Situated in a gated community called Hapuna Estates, the plot promises to be a future haven for the athlete, offering sweeping ocean and mountain views. Ohtani plans to build a custom vacation home there, where he can retreat from the public eye and enjoy his time off.
"I recently selected my lot in this new development, and I plan on building my home there in the near future that I will be able to enjoy for many years to come," Ohtani said in a statement to the Wall Street Journal.
Prices for properties in Hapuna Estates start at $4.9 million, with amenities that include fitness facilities, pools, and access to nearby golf courses and beaches. With ocean views and privacy guaranteed, it seems like the perfect escape for Ohtani.
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Though he has already made major waves in both the world of baseball and real estate, Ohtani’s situation highlights an important issue: the right to privacy. No matter how famous someone is, they, like all of us, deserve the basic human right to live in peace and safety. Hopefully, Ohtani will soon find a place where he can truly relax, away from the prying eyes of the media and the public, and continue to focus on his career and well-being.
All humans, regardless of their fame, deserve respect for their privacy. It is our hope that Ohtani can finally enjoy the peace and tranquility he’s worked so hard for.
