James Cagney’s former Beverly Hills estate now asks $29.995 million

A piece of Hollywood history is back on the Beverly Hills market, but with a considerably smaller price tag. James Cagney’s former estate at 9631 Cedarbrook Drive, a roughly five-acre compound tucked beneath Franklin Canyon, was once listed for $38.5 million and is now asking $29.995 million, according to The Beverly Hills Estates. The property has also undergone years of restoration, with its original fireplaces, leaded glass and other period details carefully retained alongside modern updates. The Christie’s listing highlights how its historic character has been preserved across the sprawling compound, which once served as a private retreat for the celebrated actor.A secluded retreat from HollywoodCagney established the five-acre estate in Beverly Hills in the 1930s. The actor, who lived from 1899 to 1986, became famous for a string of memorable film roles, particularly the tough-guy characters that helped define his screen image.