A Bethesda-based investor has found himself locked in a bitter standoff with none other than Kevin Spacey, who is allegedly refusing to vacate his luxury Baltimore home after losing it at auction for $3.24 million.
Investor Sam Asgari scored the large waterfront property, perched on a pier straddling the Patapsco River, at a bargain price during the Baltimore County Circuit Court auction.
But what looked like a smooth deal quickly turned into a headache as the embattled actor reportedly won’t hand over the keys.
For now, he refuses to leave, Asgari revealed to the Baltimore Banner. He wants six months to leave the property without paying anything.
Asgari added that Spacey’s refusal to leave has forced him into negotiations with the actors’ lawyers.
However, Edward U. Lee III, Spacey’s lawyer, has disputed these claims.
The accusation of Mr. Asghar is fake, Lee told the media bluntly.
The Post has reached out to Lee directly for further comment.
The 9,000-square-foot property, once called Baltimore’s most extraordinary home, was Spacey’s primary residence during his tumultuous time after he was fired from Netflix’s hit show House of Cards following multiple sexual assault allegations.
The “American Beauty” actor originally bought the home for $5.65 million in 2017, making Asgari’s purchase a steal until complications began.
Asgari, who made local headlines earlier this year for buying the childhood home of Baltimore legend Johns Hopkins, has reportedly been trying to acquire the property for nearly three weeks, only to find himself embroiled in legal wrangling with the team of Spacey.
Asgari’s purchase was sealed with a $100,000 deposit. Once the sale is ratified by the courts, he could potentially begin eviction proceedings, possibly with the help of sheriff’s deputies.
The sale of Mr. The Spacey home marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for this iconic home, Sam Sheibani of Compass, who previously listed the home, told The Post.
This transaction is not only a real estate milestone, but also a reflection of Baltimore’s deep history and unique architecture, Sheibani said. We are very excited to see how the potential new owners will make their mark on this unique piece of Baltimore history.
Spacey’s refusal to leave is just the latest chapter in a string of financial struggles for the fallen star.
During a tearful interview in June with Piers Morgan, Spacey confessed, I’m not quite sure where I’m going to live now, admitting he’s drowning in debt, unable to pay legal fees and forced to move his in custody.
The mansion was foreclosed on after Spacey defaulted on his $20,230 monthly mortgage payments, an amount he struggled to maintain after being fired from House of Cards and subsequent legal battles.
Jurors have sided with Spacey in a high-profile case in Manhattan, while a jury in London acquitted him of sexual assault charges just nine months ago.
As Spacey’s battle to keep his house continues, a two-episode documentary titled Spacey Unmasked, now airing on Max, delves into his past for a film the actor publicly condemned for its lack of justice.
As high-profile friends like Sharon Stone and Liam Neeson rally to his side, Spacey’s future and whereabouts remain in limbo.
In Baltimore, where Spacey has kept a low profile, locals have occasionally spotted the star walking his dog or enjoying a meal at the posh Sagamore Pendry Hotel.
But with eviction looming, Spacey may soon be singing the blues perhaps again on stage at Baltimore’s Keystone Korner jazz club, where he once performed unannounced.
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