LA Home of American Idol Judge Kara DioGuardi Listed for $1,649,000

Kara — we love it! It’s not too pitchy, you chose the right colors and we think you’ll go far — with your house, that is.

American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi’s LA-area home is on the market for $1,649,000. According to public records, DioGuardi purchased the home in 2004 for $1,199,000.

DioGuardi’s secluded, Spanish-style hideway in the Hollywood Hills was featured in the January issue of Style magazine. It has an open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling windows and doors, which brings in lots of light to help carry the wood-beamed ceilings and dark wood floors. The kitchen is open and modernized and spacious decks offer views of the city and canyon. Bonus: A guest unit with separate entrance has its own kitchen, bath and living room. See more photos of DioGuardi’s home.

DioGuardi became the fourth judge last year during Season 8 of American Idol alongside Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson.

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