A luxurious California estate that was previously owned by legendary Eagles songwriter J.D. Souther has just sold, and pictures show an eye-popping property that offers a mix of luxury and privacy.

The 5-bathroom, 6-bathroom, 6,068-square-foot wood, glass and stone residence in the hills outside of Los Angeles sold for $5,275,000 in a deal that closed on July 2, according to online property sites.

That final selling price breaks down to $869 per square foot and a monthly payment of $11,429.

According to the Robb Report, Souther owned the estate from 1990 until 2002.

Souther bought the luxurious property from television producer Ilene Chaiken (The Handmaid’s Tale) for $875,000, and he sold the residence for $1.975 million in 2002.

The acclaimed singer-songwriter’s former nature retreat went on the market for $5.9 million in April and almost immediately received an offer. The property went into contingency status on May 13.

Highlights of the stunning property include:

• Massive, exposed beams in the main rooms.
• Skylights and oversized windows to let in plenty of natural sunlight.
• A screening room with an outdoor loggia.
• A pool area with a pool house, an outdoor dining area and a fire pit.
• A vineyard and a separate studio with its own fireplace.
• A library, a screening room and a primary wing with a large bedroom, a built-in sitting alcove and double closets.

The spectacular estate offers jaw-dropping views of nature in a very private setting that seems far from L.A., but is just minutes away.

Souther was a celebrated singer-songwriter in his own right, but he’s best remembered for the songs he wrote for other artists.

After playing with his friend Glenn Frey in an early country-rock duo called Longbranch Pennywhistle, Souther went on to help write some of the Eagles’ biggest hits, including “Best of My Love,” “New Kid in Town,” “How Long,” “Heartache Tonight” and more.

He also worked extensively with Linda Ronstadt. He co-produced her 1973 album Don’t Cry Now and wrote several songs in her catalog, including her 1974 single, “Faithless Love.”

Souther and Ronstadt also recorded several duets, including “Hearts Against the Wind,” which appeared in the 1980 John Travolta film Urban Cowboy.

George Strait, James Taylor, the Chicks, Bonnie Raitt and more are also among the many artists who recorded Souther’s songs.

Souther also had a successful recording career of his own. He scored a No. 1 Adult Contemporary solo hit with 1979’s “You’re Only Lonely,” and followed it up with “Her Town Too,” a duet with James Taylor that reached No. 5 in Adult Contemporary and No. 11 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 in 1980.

The singer-songwriter was also an actor, playing the role of record executive Watty White in the country music-themed series Nashville.

The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted Souther in 2013, and he earned two Grammy nominations over the course of his career.

J.D. Souther died in September of 2024 at the age of 78. The Eagles paid tribute to him on opening night of their 2024 residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

Scroll through the pictures below to see inside J.D. Souther’s former California retreat, and keep scrolling to inside a “green” home that Don Henley owns in California, as well as more of the Eagles’ spectacular homes.