{"id":32199,"date":"2018-07-26T18:04:24","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T15:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/?p=32199"},"modified":"2025-07-09T08:52:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T05:52:17","slug":"the-most-expensive-homes-ever-sold-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/2018\/07\/26\/the-most-expensive-homes-ever-sold-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Expensive Homes Ever Sold in California"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Regularly ranking among the 10 largest GDPs globally, and boasting easy connectivity and endless lifestyle options, California is an attractive real estate market for global investors, especially on the upper end of the spectrum.\u00a0 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesrealestatecouncil\/2018\/04\/12\/the-unique-challenges-of-los-angeles-preeminent-luxury-real-estate-market\/#46c710d85709\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flow of foreign money<\/a> into L.A.\u2019s luxury real estate market became more pronounced after the 2008 housing crash, especially from investors from Southeast Asia. While tech tycoons continue to invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/2017\/11\/02\/heres-home-prices-increased-silicon-valley-housing-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rapidly appreciating Silicon Valley communities<\/a> like Palo Alto, Los Altos and Mountain View, they are also buying further south, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/2018\/06\/11\/how-much-did-prices-increase-in-la-county-since-the-downturn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L.A. County<\/a>, where prices are skyrocketing.<\/p>\n<p>Considering that the 10 most expensive homes sold in L.A. County surpassed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/2017\/12\/14\/top-10-expensive-homes-sold-la-county-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">half-billion mark in 2017<\/a>, we decided to take a look at the 10 most expensive homes ever to be sold in California. Totaling nearly $1.4 billion, these mega-mansions and historic estates are home to billionaires from around the world, including Japan\u2019s richest man, Russia\u2019s top tech investor, music icons Beyonc\u00e9 and Jay-Z and Formula-1 heiress Petra Ecclestone.<\/p>\n<p>Since real estate is all about location, location, location, the 10 most expensive residential sales in California\u2019s history took place in\u00a0 L.A.\u2019s Platinum Triangle of Bel Air, Holmby Hills and Beverly Hills, Malibu\u2019s Billionaire\u2019s Beach and the Silicon Valley communities of Redwood City and Los Altos.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2018\/07\/top-california-homes.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2018\/07\/top-california-homes.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2018\/07\/top-california-homes.png 900w, https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2018\/07\/top-california-homes.png?resize=184,300 184w, https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2018\/07\/top-california-homes.png?resize=768,1255 768w, https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2018\/07\/top-california-homes.png?resize=783,1280 783w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bullettitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10\"><\/span><span class=\"bullet\">10<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/16216536\/355-N-Carolwood-Dr-Los-Angeles-CA-90077\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">355 N Carolwood Drive, Los Angeles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_price_74000000\"><\/span><strong>Sale price: $74,000,000<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Built in 2001 by Dallas Dynamos owner Gabriel Brener in exclusive Holmby Hills, The Carolwood Estate was created from two adjacent lots, one of which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/news\/walt-disneys-holmby-hills-estate-713530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">once belonged<\/a> to Walt Disney. Although Brener had the Disney home torn down and replaced it with a 35,000-square-foot mega-mansion, some Disney touches remain. Among them is the miniature steam train tunnel that inspired Disneyland, and rose bushes planted by Lillian B. Disney herself more than 70 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>The anonymous new owner \u2013 an international buyer according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/former-disney-estate-sells-for-74-million-1403113038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a> \u2013, enjoys 8 bedrooms, an in-home theater, a wine cellar with tasting area, a lighted tennis court, a putting green and an oversized swimming pool with spa.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bullettitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9\"><\/span><span class=\"bullet\">9<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/51717153\/33064-Pacific-Coast-Hwy-Malibu-CA-90265\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> 33064 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_price_74500000\"><\/span>Sale price: <strong>$74,500,000<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Previously owned by Herbalife mogul Mark Reynold Hughes, casino giant William H. Farrah\u2019s widow Verna Farrah, and billionaire venture capitalist Howard Marks, this 20,000-square-foot Mediterranean-inspired villa set a new price record for Malibu back when it last sold in 2013. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/morganbrennan\/2013\/01\/07\/billionaire-howard-marks-sells-75-million-malibu-mansion-in-record-breaking-deal\/#5a88fa27ab7f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forbes<\/a>, the 8-bed estate boasts 300 feet of private water frontage. One of the largest oceanfront estates in Malibu, it includes a detaches fitness center, two guest houses, a pool with ocean views, and multiple tennis courts.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bullettitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8D\"><\/span><span class=\"bullet\">8D<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/14955940\/25040-Pacific-Coast-Hwy-Malibu-CA-90265\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">25040 Pacific Coast Highwaywy, Malibu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_price_85000000\"><\/span>Sale price: <strong>$85,000,000<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Canadian billionaire businessman Darryl Katz picked up this 15,000-square-foot modernist home on the Pacific Coast Highway from real estate mogul Kurt Rappaport earlier this year. Completed in 2012, the 6-bedroom estate is the brainchild of Nobu Malibu designer Scott Mitchell and boasts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.architecturaldigest.com\/story\/scott-mitchell-kurt-rappaport-los-angeles-home-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the longest residential swimming pool in California<\/a> \u2013 a 168-foot oasis overlooking the ocean. The 6-acre property also features a theater, a fitness center and a game room, not to mention the specially curated furnishings and artwork, which sold for an additional $21 million, per <a href=\"https:\/\/therealdeal.com\/la\/2018\/02\/20\/daryl-katz-pays-85m-for-kurt-rappaports-malibu-estate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Real Deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bullettitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8C\"><\/span><span class=\"bullet\">8C<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/16222698\/10671-Chalon-Rd-Los-Angeles-CA-90077\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>10671<\/strong><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/16222695\/10693-Chalon-Rd-Los-Angeles-CA-90077\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u2013 10693 Chalon Road, Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_price_85000000-2\"><\/span>Sale price: <strong>$85,000,000<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Located in exclusive Bel Air, plenty of household names have called Chalon Road home, from supermodel <a href=\"https:\/\/la.curbed.com\/2014\/6\/27\/10081994\/heidi-klum-selling-fauxeuro-brentwood-mansion-for-25-million\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heidi Klum<\/a> and ex-husband Seal, to Elon Musk, who already <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yolandaslittleblackbook.com\/blog-1\/2016\/10\/17\/elon-musk-secret-bel-air-house-compound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">owns three properties<\/a> worth $43.75 million here.\u00a0 Purchased through Ekyt Co. Ltd. In March of this year, 10671, 10685 and 10693 Chalon Road as well as an additional tract on the same pricey street fetched a total of $85,000,000.<\/p>\n<p>According to PropertyShark records, the transaction included a 6-bedroom, 10-bathroom home of more than 18,000 square feet built in 2010, and a 6,300-square-foot residence from 1941 with 5 bedrooms. Outdoor amenities include two pools, a pool house, a regulation-sized tennis court, several al fresco dining areas, a children\u2019s play area, manicured lawns, mature trees, and a winding driveway.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bullettitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8B\"><\/span><span class=\"bullet\">8B<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/16589221\/22108-Pacific-Coast-Hwy-Malibu-CA-90265\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>22108 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_price_85000000-3\"><\/span>Sale price: <strong>$85,000,000<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Originally five separate plots, this 10-acre compound was assembled by media mogul David Geffen on Malibu\u2019s priciest section of ocean frontage \u2013 Carbon Beach. Dubbed Billionaire\u2019s Beach due to its 1%-er residents, this 1-mile stretch of pristine sand is favored by high-powered individuals like former DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg, record king Haim Saban and Oracle boss Larry Ellison. In addition to extremely well-heeled neighbors, the heavily secured compound features the obligatory swimming pool and spa, and a screening room. It was picked up by Dodgers owner Mark Walter a little over a year ago, <a href=\"https:\/\/la.curbed.com\/2017\/6\/5\/15743132\/david-geffen-malibu-beach-dodgers-owner-record-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">per LA Curbed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bullettitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8A\"><\/span><span class=\"bullet\">8A<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/16216978\/594-S-Mapleton-Dr-Los-Angeles-CA-90024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>594 S Mapleton Drive, Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_price_85000000-4\"><\/span>Sale price: <strong>$85,000,000<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Considered one of the most lavish residences in the world, The Manor was built by entertainment magnates Aaron and Candy Spelling in 1988 and features a 56,000-square-foot French Chateau inspiration complete with a two-lane bowling alley, a wine cellar with tasting room, and a fitness and wellness center complete with beauty salon. A screening room, catering kitchen and a motor court capable of holding 100 cars are also on its endless list of amenities.<\/p>\n<p>Sprawled on nearly 5 acres of prime Holmby Hills real estate, The Manor borders LA Country Club and is currently owned by Petra Ecclestone, daughter of Formula One\u00a0baron Brian Ecclestone. The heiress purchased it back in 2011, but has been trying to unload the palatial residence since 2016. Now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiltonhyland.com\/property\/the-manor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on the market<\/a> for a jaw-dropping $175 million, the 123-room estate has the potential to set a new all-time record for California when it changes owners.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bullettitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7\"><\/span><span class=\"bullet\">7<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/16219651\/454-Cuesta-Way-Los-Angeles-CA-90077\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>454 Cuesta Way, Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_price_88000000\"><\/span>Sale price: <strong>$88,000,000<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Queen Bey and Jay-Z picked up this luxurious 2-acre Bel Air estate in August 2017, after house hunting for two years. The music moguls can relish sweeping views of L.A.\u2019s skyline from Downtown to Century City, 30,000 square feet of indoor living space, lush mature landscaping around 10,000 square feet of outdoor living space and four swimming pools. The Carters will also enjoy ample privacy at the end of their exclusive cul-de-sac and plenty of security features, including bulletproof glass, as well as a 15-car garage per <a href=\"https:\/\/therealdeal.com\/la\/2017\/07\/31\/if-90m-deal-goes-through-beyonce-and-jay-z-will-finally-experience-the-joys-of-home-ownership-in-la\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Real Deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bullettitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6\"><\/span><span class=\"bullet\">6<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/45493986\/350-N-Carolwood-Dr-Los-Angeles-CA-90077\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>350 N Carolwood Drive, Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_price_88300000\"><\/span>Sale price: <strong>$88,300,000<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Built in 2002 by David and Suzanne Saperstein, this 50,000-square-foot Versailles replica initially went on the market in 2007, following the billionaire couple\u2019s much-publicized divorce. Although it took nearly seven years for Suzanne Saperstein to finally unload the 4.6-acre property, the Holmby Hills property \u2013 known as Fleur de Lys \u2013 did fetch a record sum.<\/p>\n<p>The estate with its 12-bedroom mega-mansion, 3,000-square-foot wine cellar, <a href=\"https:\/\/la.curbed.com\/2007\/4\/16\/10594778\/price-record-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">50-seat screening room<\/a>, 3-bedroom caretaker\u2019s house, nine-car garage and decadent ballroom fetched $88.3 million according to county records. The sale included the property\u2019s impressive collection of antique furnishings which fetched an additional $13.7 million \u2013 unsurprising, considering Suzanne Saperstein was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/americas\/the-billion-dollar-divorce-6102958.html\">once known<\/a> as the top buyer of 18<sup>th<\/sup> century furniture in the world.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bullettitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5\"><\/span><span class=\"bullet\">5<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/45494000\/141-S-Carolwood-Dr-Los-Angeles-CA-90024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>141 S Carolwood Drive, Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_price_90000000\"><\/span>Sale price: <strong>$90,000,000<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Originally built in 1936, this 12,000-square-foot historic mansion in Holmby Hills had iconic status since its inception thanks to owners like Sonny and Cher, 20<sup>th<\/sup> Century co-founder Joseph Schenck and actor Tony Curtis. Designed by Rober D. Farquhar, the building was the largest private home in Los Angeles upon its completion and was later expanded by adding two additional lots, one of which was owned by Jayne Mansfield.<\/p>\n<p>Dubbed Owlwood Mansion, the legendary residence features extensive outdoor amenities like a pool and pool house, a sunken tennis court and two guest homes \u2013 one of which was occupied by a young <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/news\/cher-sonny-bono-holmby-hills-scandals-254979\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marylin Monroe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bullettitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4\"><\/span><span class=\"bullet\">4<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/16219569\/10644-Bellagio-Rd-Los-Angeles-CA-90077\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>10644 Bellagio Road, Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_price_94940000\"><\/span>Sale price: <strong>$94,940,000<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Built by heiress and socialite Hilda Boldt Weber, Casa Encantada cost a whopping $2 million when it was finished in the late 1930 and features thousands of custom furnishings created by star designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, as well as lush gardens on its nearly 7.5 acres. But as the socialite\u2019s life took its tragic turn, Conrad Hilton picked up the property for less than 10% of its original price, living out the rest of his life in the opulent estate.<\/p>\n<p>Following Hilton\u2019s 1979 death, his family sold Casa Encantada for $12.4 million, making it the most expensive residential sale in U.S. history at the time. Now more commonly known as the Bellagio House, the estate set yet another record in 2000, becoming the most expensive private residence ever sold in Los Angeles up until that point.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bullettitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3C\"><\/span><span class=\"bullet\">3C<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/16216974\/10236-Charing-Cross-Rd-Los-Angeles-CA-90024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>10236 Charing Cross Road, Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_price_100000000\"><\/span>Sale price: <strong>$100,000,000<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Probably one of the most well-known estates in the world, the Playboy Mansion was a common fixture of tabloids and TV ever since Hugh Hefner picked up the property in the \u201870s. One of the very few L.A. properties to boast a private zoo permit, the infamous 5.3-acre party estate was last purchased by Daren Metropoulos, son of billionaire investor Dean Metropoulos, in the most expensive residential sale of 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Metropoulos also picked up the mansion next door to the Playboy estate, also formerly owned by Hugh Hefner, planning to join the two Arthur R. Kelly-designed properties. Metropoulos entered a permanent protection covenant with the City of Los Angeles earlier this year, which will protect the Playboy Mansion from demolition in perpetuity, while allowing the new owner to thoroughly modernize and renovate the estate.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bullettitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3B\"><\/span><span class=\"bullet\">3B<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/120563758\/13198-LA-Paloma-Rd-Los-Altos-CA-94022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>13310 LA Paloma Road, Los Altos<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_price_100000000-2\"><\/span>Sale price: <strong>$100,000,000<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Considered Russia\u2019s most influential tech investor, Yuri Milner picked up this 25,000-square-foot Silicon Valley mansion from tech tycoon Fred Chan and wife Annie less than two years after its completion. The purchase was widely <a href=\"https:\/\/sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com\/2011\/03\/31\/los-altos-home-first-ever-to-sell-for-100-million\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> as the first private residence in the U.S. to sell for nine figures. The 18-acre estate features a mega-mansion in built in the style of French chateaus, complete with a ballroom, wine cellar, fitness center, tennis court, and indoor and outdoor pools.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bullettitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3A\"><\/span><span class=\"bullet\">3A<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/16216487\/301-N-Carolwood-Dr-Los-Angeles-CA-90077\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>301 N Carolwood Drive, Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_price_100000000-3\"><\/span>Sale price: <strong>$100,000,000<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Located on Carolwood Drive, <em>the<\/em> street for A-listers, moguls and expensive California homes, this 38,000-square-foot spec home was built on Barbara Streisand\u2019s former Mon R\u00eave estate, demolished in 2000, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/l-a-spec-house-lists-for-150-million-1460483702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a>. It features three swimming pools, a private hiking trail, a screening room with valet entrance, basketball and tennis courts and a wine cellar. The 10-bedroom mansion also features a private beauty salon, a 10-car garage, plus additional parking for 50 vehicles, and 470 feet of Carolwood Drive frontage per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/news\/beverly-hills-mansion-set-barbra-883355\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bullettitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2\"><\/span><span class=\"bullet\">2<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/16589204\/22258-Pacific-Coast-Hwy-Malibu-CA-90265\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>22258 &#8211; 22310 Pacific Coast Highwaywy, Malibu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_price_110000000\"><\/span>Sale price: <strong>$110,000,000<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Trading hands earlier this year, Hard Rock Caf\u00e9 co-founder Peter Morton\u2019s former residence became the second priciest home ever to be sold in California. Picked up by energy tycoon Michael S. Smith and wife Iris, Malibu\u2019s most expensive home is located, unsurprisingly, on Billionaire\u2019s Beach.\u00a0 The sale of this nearly 7,000-square-foot mansion is the most expensive residential transaction in Los Angeles County history. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/most-expensive-home-sold-in-los-angeles-billionaires-beach-malibu-2018-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Insider<\/a>, the properties on both sides of this 7-bed home are owned by Oracle founder Larry Ellison. The estate features a 4-bedroom main residence, 3-bedroom guest house, an infinity pool, and a private theater.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bullettitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1\"><\/span><span class=\"bullet\">1<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Property\/77339640\/360-Mountain-Home-Rd-Redwood-City-CA-94062\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">360 Mountain Home Road, Redwood City<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_price_117500000\"><\/span><strong>Sale price: $117,500,000<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The #1 most expensive home ever to be sold in California, and one of the all-time most expensive residential transactions in U.S. history, this 9-acre trophy estate was purchased by the telecom and investment billionaire Masayoshi Son, Japan\u2019s richest man at a net worth of around $22 billion. Located in Silicon Valley\u2019s Woodside, one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the country, the chart-topping estate features a 9,000-square-foot main residence, and a pool with a 1,000+ square foot pool house.<\/p>\n<p>It also boasts a detached library, formal gardens, a tennis court, and 360-degree views of the Woodside Mountains. It was <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-2268412\/California-estate-sells-117MILLION--second-highest-home-price-EVER-US.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">designed<\/a> by Allan Greenberg and previously owned by financier Tully Friedman.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fair Use Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We invite you to share this information about California\u2019s top most expensive homes ever sold with your readers. When you do, we ask that you provide a link back to this page, so your readers can learn more about this project and view any additional research.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Methodology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to determine which were the most expensive homes ever sold in California, we looked at all residential properties ever sold, taking into account condo, co-op, and single- and two-family homes. All package deals were excluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regularly ranking among the 10 largest GDPs globally, and boasting easy connectivity and endless lifestyle options, California is an attractive real estate market for global investors, especially on the upper end of the spectrum.\u00a0 The flow of foreign money into L.A.\u2019s luxury real estate market became more pronounced after the 2008 housing crash, especially from&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":49,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[738,386,8245,739],"tags":[11171],"class_list":["post-32199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-california-real-estate","category-la-real-estate","category-market-studies","category-santa-clara-county-real-estate","tag-old-study"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v24.6) - 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