The one-story , Hacienda-style home sits on 2,900 square feet at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac off Carmelina Ave. Built in 1929 , the L-shaped property consists of four bedrooms and three bathrooms . In the backyard , a free-form pool is adjacent to a citrus grove and guest house . Its " Cursum Perficio " tiles on the front stoop translate to " I have completed my journey . " It is unknown whether Monroe herself or a successive owner installed the tiles . In February 1962 , Monroe purchased the property for $ 77,500 . She reportedly paid for half of the home in cash and took out a mortgage for the second half . On August 5 , 1962 , six months after purchasing the home , Monroe was found dead of a barbiturate overdose in her bedroom . In 2017 the house was put for sale for $ 6.9 million and eventually sold for $ 7.25 million
Monroe was found dead
Death of Marilyn Monroe
12305 Fifth Helena Drive