Comedian and actor Thomas Giertsen has slashed the asking price for his apartment on St. Hanshaugen in Oslo to 8,900,000 kroner, according to Nettavisen.
Giertsen originally put the 80-square-meter property on the market in September with an initial asking price of 11,900,000 kroner and a total price of 12,4 million kroner, Nettavisen reported. Since then, the price has dropped four times. Avisa Oslo noted that the comedian struggled to secure a buyer early on, prompting consecutive price reductions within weeks.
Four price cuts reduce listing
The latest adjustment marks a 500,000-kroner reduction from the previous asking price of 9,4 millioner kroner. In total, the listing has been reduced by 3,000,000 kroner since it first appeared in the autumn, as reported by Nettavisen.
Giertsen purchased the property in Herman Foss’ gate for 2,050,000 kroner in 2004. Despite the multi-million-kroner price reduction, the 55-year-old remains positioned for a substantial financial gain after holding the asset for over two decades.
Previous rental listings show high potential
Finn advertisements describe the property as a highly efficient five-room unit featuring four bedrooms facing the courtyard and strong rental potential. Nettavisen identified previous rental listings for the home, including a July 2024 advertisement set at 33,000 kroner per month, alongside a 2022 listing describing the unit as perfect for shared housing.
When Nettavisen first covered the price cuts in September, Giertsen described the sale as part of ongoing portfolio management. “What the price of the apartment will actually be, the market decides. It will be what it will be,” Giertsen stated to Nettavisen.
Beyond his entertainment career, Giertsen operates as a prominent investor through Egeberg Holding and previously sold Feelgood Scene Film & TV for 37 million kroner in 2019, according to Nettavisen. He is officially registered at a villa on Valleløkken near St. Hanshaugen, which he purchased for 25 million kroner in 2015.
Frequently asked questions about the sale
What was the original asking price in September?
Thomas Giertsen initially listed the 80-square-meter apartment for 11,900,000 kroner, with a total price of 12,4 million kroner, according to Nettavisen.
How much has the property been reduced by in total?
The asking price has been cut four times, resulting in a total reduction of 3,000,000 kroner down to the current price of 8,900,000 kroner, Nettavisen reported.
When did Giertsen originally buy the apartment?
The 55-year-old investor purchased the flat in Herman Foss’ gate for 2,050,000 kroner back in 2004, as reported by Nettavisen.
Related reading