‘James Bond’ actor Daniel Craig and his wife, Rachel Weisz, have quietly sold their longtime Brooklyn townhouse for $11.8 million. Image Credit: Google Maps/realtor.com Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz have sold their Brooklyn townhouse for $11.8 million, 9 years after buying the fire-damaged property for $6.75 million. The five-storey home in Cobble Hill was far from a simple move-in purchase when the couple acquired it in 2017. A fire had damaged its upper floors, leaving parts of the house unfinished despite earlier renovation work. Over the years, the property was transformed into a much more complete home, before eventually being sold in 2026. The sale leaves the couple with a substantial difference between their purchase and sale prices.
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz bought a fire-damaged townhouse in Brooklyn
Craig and Weisz bought the townhouse in August 2017 for $6.75 million, according to Realtor. At the time, the property had already been through a difficult period. A New Year’s Eve fire in 2016 had caused serious damage to the top floors, meaning the house required further work before it could become a finished residence.According to the Observer, The property was located in Cobble Hill and measured about 6,600 square feet. It stretched across 5 floors and contained 6 bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. Rather than being presented as a completely finished luxury home, it was offered as a space where a new owner could complete the remaining work according to their own preferences.That unfinished condition was part of what made the purchase different from simply buying a ready-to-live-in townhouse. The fire had left the upper portion of the house needing attention, while the property still retained many of its original and renovated features.
The top floors were damaged in a fire. Image Credit: Corcoran/OBSERVER Website
What was already in place before the couple bought it
The townhouse had not been neglected before the fire. The Observer reported that it had undergone a total renovation in 2011, which included new windows, new heating and air-conditioning systems and an elevator running from the parlour to the fourth floor. The home also had several outdoor spaces, giving it more room beyond its interior floors.Its layout added to the sense of space. The parlour floor had 14-foot ceilings, while the upper levels had 12-foot ceilings. Custom features included bookcases, wardrobes, kitchen cabinetry, bathroom cabinets and marble worktops. The kitchen was also equipped with Liebherr, Gaggenau and Viking appliances, according to the Observer.The garden level was arranged as a media and family room, while both the parlour and garden floors had direct access to outdoor areas. These features meant that although the fire had left work to be completed, the property already had a substantial foundation for a large family home.
How was the fire-damaged house changed over the years
After buying the property, Craig and Weisz carried out an extensive overhaul, according to Realtor. The work eventually turned the partially unfinished townhouse into a more complete luxury residence. The finished home included an elevator, a roof deck and a large patio and garden.The contrast between the condition of the house at the time of purchase and the property that was eventually sold is significant. In 2017, the listing described the home as a blank space that was ready for a purchaser to finish.
The Brooklyn townhouse moves to its new owner after 9 years
Realtor reported in April 2026 that Craig and Weisz had sold the Brooklyn townhouse for $11.8 million. The transaction was not publicly listed and appeared to have taken place off-market after a quiet marketing process.The sale price represents a $5.05 million difference from the $6.75 million the couple paid in 2017, before taking into account the money spent on renovation and other ownership costs.The sale also came after the couple had spent years in the Cobble Hill property following their move from their previous New York home. The Observer had reported in 2018 that they had been living in a Soho penthouse before purchasing the Brooklyn townhouse.The townhouse’s journey is less about a quick property transaction and more about how a damaged historic home can change over time.