David Hasselhoff once claimed in court that he had only a few thousand dollars to his name – but his extensive real estate holdings tell a far more complicated story.
The Baywatch star, now 73, was reportedly worth as much as $100 million at his peak and is currently estimated to have a fortune of around $10 million. Over the years, he has built an impressive property portfolio spanning California and even overseas.
In the 1990s, Hasselhoff purchased a large estate in Encino featuring luxury amenities such as a private pub and gym.
He later sold the property in 2013 and moved into a spacious Calabasas home, complete with a lagoon-style pool, waterfall, and sports court. That residence remains his primary home today after an attempted sale in 2020 fell through.
The actor also owns a smaller home in Monrovia and expanded internationally in 2017 by purchasing a beachfront property on the Indonesian island of Gili Meno.
The tropical retreat is part of a resort complex offering ocean views, direct beach access, and luxury facilities.
Much of Hasselhoff’s wealth came from an unusually savvy move early in his career. After Baywatch was canceled, he helped buy back the show’s rights and turned it into a global syndication powerhouse – a decision that reportedly earned him tens of millions in royalties.
Despite that success, financial disputes during his divorce from ex-wife Pamela Bach led to public claims that he was nearly broke, even while earning substantial monthly income and holding valuable assets.
The legal battle eventually resulted in reduced alimony payments.
Hasselhoff later remarried in 2018 and has continued to maintain a lower public profile. His financial history, marked by massive earnings, legal struggles, and high-end properties, reflects the dramatic ups and downs behind one of television’s most recognizable stars.