Justin Baldoni is making moves off-screen as his legal battle with Blake Lively inches closer to trial. The actor and director has quietly listed his sprawling Ojai, California estate for $8.88 million, a striking price tag that comes as Lively’s $161 million lawsuit against him heads toward a scheduled civil trial in May 2026. The timing hasn’t gone unnoticed in Hollywood circles, where optics can speak louder than statements.
Baldoni, 40, and his wife Emily purchased the 10-acre property in 2020 for $2.2 million, later spending two years transforming it into what many described as a wellness-inspired sanctuary. The estate centers around a 5,200-square-foot Mediterranean-style main house with five bedrooms, tucked into the scenic Topa Topa Mountains. It’s the kind of retreat that blends celebrity luxury with California’s signature self-care aesthetic.
Beyond the main residence, the property includes a tiny house and two dome structures—one used for yoga, another for guests—reportedly imported from Poland. The home boasts high-end features like a medical-grade air filtration system, electromagnetic shielding in the primary bedroom, a saltwater pool, a regenerative orchard, pickleball and basketball courts, a custom gym, an LED-lit in-ground trampoline, a koi pond with a waterfall, EV charging stations, and fire mitigation systems. It reads less like a house and more like a private wellness resort.
The listing also follows reports that the estate was previously offered as a $40,000-per-month rental before officially hitting the market. Whether the sale reflects a lifestyle change or strategic financial planning remains unclear, but the move arrives as Baldoni faces intense scrutiny. Lively’s lawsuit, which seeks $161 million in damages, alleges sexual harassment and retaliation connected to the production of It Ends With Us. Baldoni has denied the allegations.
A judge recently pushed the trial date to May 2026 due to court scheduling delays, extending what has already become a high-profile legal standoff. As both sides prepare for a prolonged courtroom fight, every development—legal filings, public appearances, and now real estate decisions—adds another layer to the unfolding saga.
For now, Baldoni’s Ojai compound stands as both a symbol of his carefully cultivated wellness image and a reminder that behind the curated Instagram moments, a far more complicated narrative is playing out. Whether the $8.88 million sale signals a fresh start or simply a financial reshuffle, the spotlight on this Hollywood clash is only getting brighter.
