Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., aka Snoop Dogg, has had many impressive wins over his long-spanning career. However, there’s one notable triumph that often flies under the radar – his real estate prowess.
While he’s been dropping beats, he’s also dropped and set firm roots in a sweet neighborhood.
Believe it or not, he bought the property for less than $1 million.
The palatial estate was reconstructed to ensure it was fit for one of the OG kings of hip-hop. It has now doubled in value, thanks to major improvements and additions to the property.
While Snoop has multiple mansions, his Diamond Bar, California home has been his main residence for over 20 years! Some celebs buy, sell, and trade their houses like it’s a game of Monopoly but Snoop likes to chill back and enjoy when he’s found a good deal.
Before this bargain purchase, the rapper also had another Californian mansion under $1 million, which he sold for more, earning him around $2 million. His real estate moves are as slick as his rhymes!
Snoop Dogg’s first-ever mansion in California
Snoop was discovered by hip-hop legend Dr. Dre back in 1992. He was signed to Death Row and soon dropped his debut album Doggystyle.
After his career took off, he purchased his first mansion in California for $660,000. The Mediterranean-style home originally had 3,700 square feet of living space and was later expanded to 6,527 square feet.
This major renovation saw the value of the home shoot up, enabling Snoop to sell the house for a nifty profit in 2007.
The eight-bedroom home is located in a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood in Claremont, California. Snoop proudly showcased the property in an episode of MTV Cribs and also introduced his family and pack of dogs to the audience.
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His longtime Diamond Bar mansion was purchased for only $720,000
Following the sale of his first mansion, Snoop moved to Diamond Bar, where he bought his beloved home for $720,000.
The gorgeous mansion that has been serving as Snoop Dogg’s house for well over 20 years now has about 4,000 square feet of living space and sits on 2.8 acres of land in a gated community.
The four-bedroom, four-bathroom mansion offers luxurious living, with a spacious living room, a formal dining room, a modern kitchen, and a library.
Outdoors, there is a large pool with a jacuzzi, an outdoor patio, and a basketball court. As the home is on top of a hill, panoramic views of the area surround the property.
Snoop loved the community so much that he bought another house on the same street, just minutes away from his main mansion.
According to reports, he only uses his second house as a place where he can relax, play, and work on his music. The three-bedroom house was transformed into a fully functioning recording studio with the best equipment.
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If you didn’t know yet, then let us tell you – Snoop doesn’t play when it comes to his office. It’s go big or go home for this guy and we definitely can’t help but admire his passion for his craft.
Snoop’s music studio complex — The Compound — was custom-made to look like a spaceship
The rapper linked up with Westlake Pro design to create a music studio complex modeled after a spaceship.
The futuristic space dubbed “The Compound” is located in Inglewood, California, and features state-of-the-art technology, recording consoles, and custom furniture.
It has three main rooms named Starship, Battleship, and Mothership — and each area is designed with significant decors, memorabilia, and music equipment.
On the hallways of his music studio, Snoop paid tribute to the greats who have inspired his career.
A mural of N.W.A, which he called “the backbone of West Coast hip-hop”, is displayed proudly alongside Star Wars artwork, as well as framed posters of Snoop’s albums and other prized possessions.
His wife of 26 years, Shante Broadus, also has a special spot in The Compound — a dance studio that pays tribute to performers like Janet Jackson, Beyonce, and Michael Jackson.
The property also houses some of the rapper’s impressive car collection, which includes a Ferrari, a Rolls-Royce Phantom VII, and several classic lowriders.
Currently, the rapper has been busy growing his empire. His career has now come full circle, as he acquired Death Row records in 2022.
“I am thrilled and appreciative of the opportunity to acquire the iconic and culturally significant Death Row Records brand, which has immense untapped future value,” the hip-hop icon said.
“It feels good to have ownership of the label I was part of at the beginning of my career and as one of the founding members. This is an extremely meaningful moment for me… I’m looking forward to building the next chapter of Death Row Records.”
And we’re looking forward to seeing what comes next!
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Roughly 30 minutes south of Dallas, in the heart of Waxahachie, Texas — the county seat for Ellis County, affectionately known as “The Crossroads of Texas” — lies a 5-acre estate that just hit the market with a record-setting price.
Listed for $10 million, the luxury home boasts the highest listing price in Waxahachie and all of Ellis County and has the potential to become the most expensive home ever sold in the area.
James Strength and Karen Cuskey-Hartman with Coldwell Banker Realty Dallas hold the listing.
Waxahachie is one of the best places to live in Texas
The record-setting listing doesn’t come as a huge surprise given Waxahachie’s rise in popularity.
The vibrant, authentic small-town Texas community — which has a population of about 48,000 residents — has a picture-perfect historic downtown district, a dense suburban feel, highly rated public schools, and plenty of parks, Waxahachie is celebrated as one of the most beautiful cities in the Lone Star State, with a very high quality of life.
But Waxahachie’s allure extends beyond its cultural and historical significance. The city is on the cusp of significant development, with Jerry Jones’ investment and development firm, Blue Star Land, leading the way.
The company plans on building a sprawling industrial center on a 120-acre site they acquired a while back. The 638,000-square-foot warehouse is meant to serve as an e-commerce fulfillment center for the renowned sports merchandise company Fanatics, a development sure to make an economic impact in the city — creating nearly 250 jobs and showcasing Waxahachie’s potential as a hub for economic growth.
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This venture is merely the initial step in what promises to be Blue Star Land’s first significant mixed-use development south of Dallas. Partnering with the Lincoln Property Company, Jerry Jones’ firm has outlined plans for the 120-acre site, which include a 70-acre business park that will incorporate residential, industrial, retail, and commercial buildings.
Waxahachie is also a worthy contender for the title of “Movie Capital of Texas”, with more than thirty motion pictures — including three Academy Award-winning films — having been shot in the city.
Most notably, the star-studded Places in the Heart (released in 1984 and starring John Malkovich, Sally Field, Danny Glover, and Ed Harris) was filmed here, as were Tender Mercies (1983), and The Trip to Bountiful (1985).
Most recently, the hit series 1883, The Bass Reeves Story, part of the Yellowstone saga, was filmed against the backdrop of Waxahachie’s picturesque streets and buildings.
A $10M mansion is the crown jewel of Waxahachie real estate
The sprawling luxury home sits on a tree-lined, 5-acre estate complete with a stocked pond and a 2,800-square-foot guest house.
Newly built in 2022, the mansion was meticulously designed with work and family life balance in mind. All in all, the property offers an impressive total of 22,000 square feet of lavish living space, with some of the finest amenities money can buy.
The majestic main residence has 6 very large bedrooms with elegant ensuite baths and spacious walk-in closets.
It also has a grand office with its own separate entrance, and formal living and dining spaces that could easily entertain members of the royal family.
But the most striking feature of the Waxahachie house is its 65,000-gallon indoor pool and pool house, where we also find a gym with a sauna and a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances that opens seamlessly to the pool area.
An 800-bottle wine room, craft and music rooms, and game and theater spaces round up the amenity list.
The grounds of the property are equally impressive, featuring a picture-perfect pond stocked with trophy fish, wide-mouth bass, channel catfish, and perch.
With so many celebrities moving to Texas, we wouldn’t be surprised to see this property land an A-list owner to take it off the market.
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Model/actress Nicole Nagel, best known for her roles in ER and Suddenly Susan has just listed her Brentwood home for $11.995 million. And it’s far from your ordinary celebrity home.
Dubbed Constellation 167, the house is an architectural marvel that features a stellar design, standing out like a huge piece of artwork compared to the traditional homes that line the family-friendly neighborhood.
The dome-shaped structure marks the first residence designed by famed architect Eric Owen Moss, who is known for daring and unconventional works.
Its striking design has attracted several big names in both screen and publication. The house has appeared in TV shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm and Star Trek. It has also been featured in The New York Times and included in the book 100 of the World’s Best Houses.
Nagel won a precedent-setting case against the original homeowners
In 2013, the house garnered attention when Nagel successfully won a legal dispute against its initial owners, who had concealed well-known structural flaws during the property’s sale.
According to reports, the original owners knew that the house was suffering from mold and structural damage caused by water but still sold the property without informing Nagel.
In the arbitration, Nagel was granted $4.5 million in compensation, along with attorney’s fees. Nagel’s case became a precedent and led to additional protections for home buyers and creditors in the state.
Following this, Nagel restored the property thoughtfully, making sure to preserve the home’s unique qualities. The reconstruction took four long years to finish but paid off big time, as it increased the house’s value by millions more.
Why Constellation 167 is a “love letter to geometry”
The first-ever residential project by world-renowned and widely published architect Eric Owen Moss, known for his experimental and daring commercial architectural endeavors, the futuristic-looking abode is said to be a “5,476-square-foot love letter to geometry.”
From the outside, the house looks more like a contemporary art sculpture than a family home.
Its exteriors showcase edgy details, a stucco finish, tilted windows, and a curved, asymmetrical roofline.
But looks can be deceiving and while its exteriors are avant-garde, the inside offers a lot of coziness.
The interiors boast vast living spaces, with expansive white walls and lots of natural light coming in from its large windows and many skylights. The inside also showcases unique details, with unconventional staircase layouts spread over its levels, uneven pathways, and a jagged steel fireplace.
Throughout the generous 5,476 square feet of living space, we find four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a large dining room, a well-equipped kitchen, and a dramatic 2.5-storey living room.
One of its most notable upgrades is the backyard, which has been improved with a lagoon-like swimming pool and a lush forest garden featuring lime, lemon, peach, plum, nectarine, orange, fig, avocado, mango, and pomegranate trees that fill the side yard.
Nagel commissioned Moss to design this special area and the whole thing cost over half a million dollars. The lagoon-style pool also has a jacuzzi and is finished with underwater speakers and drought-tolerant greenery.
Nagel has described the home as a “meeting of geometrics, many shapes, forms and materials that come together in an extraordinary way. It is truly one of a kind, like a painting. I’ve seen people walking or driving by pause for a few minutes to take in the architecture and design and try to understand the geometry.”
The unique property is listed with Sally Forster Jones and Tamara Bakir with Sally Forster Jones Group at Compass; and Marc de Longeville with Vista Sotheby’s.
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We all know celebrities for their silver-screen performances and their larger-than-life personas. But we don’t always realize that some famous faces have been involved in shockingly horrific acts of crime. From serious misconduct to premeditated murder, these are the stories of thirteen particularly infamous celebrity criminals whose shocking misdeeds created a media sensation.
1. Mark Wahlberg
One user commented, “Mark Wahlberg, lol.”
Another Redditor replied, “Honestly, it disgusts me every time. I wonder how that man still has a career.”
A user added, “It’s mystifying how the general public doesn’t realize. I’m guessing a lot of PR + white/male privilege from the media (Winona’s reputation was tarnished for shoplifting, etc.).”
“Don’t forget how Redditors rush to defend him every time he’s brought up in these ‘What are the most awful celebrities?’ AskReddit threads they have every single day. He’s white and is in movies they like, so he’s absolved immediately of everything. The posts are usually the same pathetic Reddit defense, like: ‘Yes, he was a literal neonazi who has maimed people for life, but I’m sure Mark has changed and has to live with his past actions.’” another user responded.
One commenter replied, “One of his victims has ‘forgiven’ him, so people use that to defend him and say he’s reformed. When in truth, the victim could have forgiven him and moved on with their lives. They never said they excused his behavior.”
One of the users posted, “Here’s a snippet from an article: ‘In 1986, a then 15-year-old Wahlberg and three friends were charged with chasing three black children and pelting them with rocks while yelling [racist slurs] until an ambulance driver intervened.’ There’s more outlined in this article.”
One user also added, “To add to this: only [apologized] so he could get his conviction pardoned so that he could get a liquor license for his restaurant—felons can’t have liquor licenses.”
2. Bella Hadid
One user posted, “Bella Hadid.”
Another commenter asked, “What did she do?”
“She had a DUI that she blamed on her Chronic Lyme IIRC,” one Redditor added.
Another commented, “Yeah, and she was 17 at the time—the leaked email her mom Yolanda sent to Bella regarding the DUI & her dirty/messy car lives in my head rent free.”
3. Ian Watkins
One Redditor commented, “Not a widely known celebrity but used to be quite famous back in the day: Ian Watkins, lead singer of LostProphets. Imo he’s the worst one, no one else compares to his crimes.”
One user added, “I cannot urge anyone and everyone enough NOT to read the details of this. An absolute monster of the lowest form.”
Another user replied, “For real that man is legit a monster; the details really do just get worse and worse the more you read it’s flabbergasting. sent chills down my spine when I remembered LP being on the Warped Tour lineup the very first year I went as a tween.”
One commenter shared, “I used to be a true crime writer and have had to read the absolute goriest, most horrific things you could imagine, and the Ian Watkins court transcripts were the worst thing I’ve ever read—and I didn’t even make it past the first page!”
4. Reese Witherspoon
One user posted, “Reese Witherspoon being arrested for disorderly conduct and pulling the whole ‘Do you know who I am?’ with the cops.”
Another user commented, “I don’t know how she’s still considered ‘America’s Sweetheart’ after that. Props to her PR team, I guess.”
One commenter replied, “Every Karen thinks of herself as ‘America’s Sweetheart,’ so it tracks.”
Another user shared, “This one lives rent free in my mind. I love that video, lol.”
One user concluded, “American citizen, Reese Witherspoon.”
5. Travis Scott
One Redditor posted, “Travis Scott’s Astroworld tragedy, they changed the focus of people by showing the drama of Kanye, Kim and Pete. So many people died and he got away from a lot of attention and bad PR. I think he’s touring or something nowadays.”
Another user added, “While he is still touring, he’s facing multiple lawsuits and I think people need to understand that the legal system takes time when they say that he got away with it.”
One user replied, “I believe the lawsuits were filed in civil court so unfortunately he has a loophole in saying he hasn’t been charged with a crime yet. but hopefully the civil suit will pave the way for him being charged in the future because he was definitely liable for what happened at Astroworld.”
Another commenter exclaimed, “He should have been banned from touring at all. He had similar incidents in the past, and was warned along with his team about the concert and how dangerous it was so many times. They went ahead and did it anyway and he fueled the fire at the concert afterwards. He was terrible and deserves at least some jail time. I feel disgusted whenever I hear about him. He also seemed remorseless. I watched Martin Garrix’s vlogs and he almost had to stop a concert over such an issue with his recent shows in Latin America because the crowd was slowly starting to crush itself.”
6. Tim Allen
One Redditor shared, “Tim Allen was busted with [possession of drugs] in the 70’s…2 years in jail.”
“That’s because he snitched on literally everybody,” one user answered.
Another user replied, “I always post this but the craziest thing about that is that he didn’t get arrested at an airport because he was transporting it via plane, he was arrested there because he had arranged the drug deal to take place at the airport. Who does a drug deal at an airport!?”
7. Allison Mack
One user shared, “Allison Mack and the s*x cult NXIVM.”
“Omg apparently she’s in prison!! I’m actually surprised she wasn’t just let off with a slap on the wrist with the amount of money and vaguely influential people involved that sounds like some… some high stakes scumbag NYC lawyer might be able to buy you out of,” another user replied.
One user added, “That is a slap on the wrist. The leader of the cult will spend the rest of his life in prison.”
One user also responded, “In fairness, Allison Mack was one of 8 ‘first line’ DOS members. Lauren Salzman was also charged and given probation, but six women who committed the same crimes weren’t charged at all. Nicki Clyne is out culting around the US as a free woman despite being an illegal immigrant who committed immigration fraud. The woman who did the branding is free. The only [NXIVM] members who got higher sentences than Allison Mack were Raniere, Claire Bronfman, and Nancy Salzman. Mack’s celebrity probably made her seem disproportionately culpable.”
8. Ezra Miller
One Redditor commented, “Ezra Miller.”
Another user added, “Lawd, that child needs help.”
9. Martha Stewart
One user commented, “Martha Stewart.”
Another user replied, “I love how after prison her and Snoop became best friends. Such a humble ending.”
Another user added, “It really is endearing.”
10. Shakira
“Shakira, Shakira,” one Redditor shared.
Another Redditor asked, “What was her crime? Am OOTL.”
Another commenter answered, “Tax Evasion.”
One user added, “Good old tax evasion.”
11. Errol Flynn
One user replied, “Yuck. Yuck yuck yuck. Another guy to add to the statutory [sexual assault] list. And another addition to the ‘women and girls are lying’ scorecard…”
12. Vince Neil
One Redditor commented, “Vince Neil. He was measured at having a blood alcohol level (at time of testing) of .17 after getting into a high-speed accident that killed the passenger of his car and severely injured the people in the other car in the accident (both had severe injuries and brain damage). He had to do community service, pay over $2 million in damages and spent a little over two weeks in jail for this.”
13. Jimmy Saville
One user commented, “Anybody mention Jimmy Saville yet? (TW if you decide to Google).”
The OP replied, “I’m in the states, so I wasn’t super familiar with this guy. Watched the Netflix documentary on him and he was a genuine monster.”
Another added, “Absolutely vile. And he was so incredibly well connected he was basically untouchable. Those kids were failed by everybody.”
Do you agree with the names listed in this article? Share us your thoughts and leave your comments!
Source: this Reddit thread.
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In today’s modern world, the house goals of yesteryear are a distant memory.
Long gone are the days of window shutters, oversized crystal chandeliers, multiple small rooms, intricate designs, wrought-iron railings, small windows, and large porches with overhanging beams.
Modern mansions favor simple and clean designs with open spaces.
While traditional mansions offer intricate and elegant details, today’s luxury homes feature straight lines, geometric shapes, a flat or low-sloped roof, and clean exteriors with little to no texture.
Luxurious homes of the past featured building materials such as brick, wood, plaster, stucco, and stone. Meanwhile, contemporary mansions favor newer, more technologically-advanced building materials including reinforced steel and concrete.
And windows, lots and lots of floor-to-ceiling windows.
Sophisticated smart homes are all the rage, as are connected outdoor spaces, white rooms and simple color palettes, open floor plans, glass walls allowing for ample natural light, green features, security settings, and the utmost privacy.
While traditional mansions typically featured a number of small, single-purpose rooms, modern floor plans include seamless open-ended spaces.
After all, one cannot be confined to small spaces while living that luxurious lifestyle!
A closer look at 18 of our favorite modern mansions
When it comes to stunning estates, we’ve got you covered.
From wraparound pools featuring panoramic views to glass walls for days, to dream chef kitchens, to seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces, we’re taking a look at 18 modern mansions that have knocked our socks off.
And we think you’ll (really, really) like them too.
A Marc Whipple-designed modern mansion with a wraparound pool
Designed by acclaimed architect Marc Whipple, this massive 11,200-square-foot home in Beverly Hills is quite a stunner.
Offering six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and two half baths, the multi-million dollar manse features disappearing walls of glass, so that its residents can enjoy the stunning views from each and every room.
Speaking of views, they’re completely unobstructed, with downtown Los Angeles, Catalina Island, and the coastline on full display. Those lovely landscapes can be seen from the home’s stunning wraparound pool.
Other luxurious amenities include a movie theater, a secret Zen garden, gym, guest house, glass wine cellar, gated driveway, and an outdoor kitchen.
This Beverly Hills manse had its moment of fame a few years back, when it was rented by Rockstar hitmaker Post Malone. It was later listed for sale with a whopping $26 million asking price.
A breathtaking Hollywood mega mansion with museum-quality energy crystals throughout
Built in 2021, this mega mansion is located in the heart of Hollywood.
Boasting panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles, the Pacific Ocean, and the canyon, the home offers six beds, nine baths, and nearly 10,365 square feet of living space.
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The sophisticated smart home features museum-quality crystals sourced from around the world and placed with extraordinary care throughout to energetically enhance the residence.
Offering double-height ceilings and incredible indoor/ outdoor living spaces, the California compound also includes a custom home theater, fitness center, wine cellar, second living room and all the finest custom finishes.
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Setting a new gold standard for Southern California living, the picturesque backyard — which is front row to the city and canyons — features a beautiful sparkling pool/spa, a built-in BBQ area, and a grassy green lawn.
See more of this unique Hollywood mega-mansion here.
A striking $150M modern mansion in Bel-Air with 360-degree views
This beautiful home in Bel-Air has all the bells and whistles you’d expect in a modern mansion (and then some).
Photo credit: Matthew Momberge courtesy of Compass
Designed by award-winning architecture and design firm, Saota, the private compound is perched on a promontory high above the city — opening up to unobstructed, 360-degree views of Los Angeles.
Set on a 1.15-acre lot, the swanky crib offers nine bedrooms and fourteen baths spread across 20,841 square feet.
Some of the luxury amenities include an infinity pool with a secluded cabana and pool-side sunken fire pit, three separate staff quarters, and a one-bedroom guest house with a separate, private pool.
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This magnificent manse was owned by George Ruan, co-founder of online coupon-clipping company Honey (now part of Paypal).
The Razor House in San Diego, the real-life Iron Man house
The one-of-a-kind architectural masterpiece known as The Razor House was designed in 2007 by San Diego-based architect Wallace E. Cunningham.
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The striking concrete and glass mansion — dubbed ‘the Iron Man house’ due to its resemblance to Tony Stark’s mansion in the famous Marvel movie — is perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Offering endless concrete terraces, the stunning estate has mesmerizing views of surrounding hills and the ocean below.
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Featuring several outdoor lounge areas, the luxurious three-story home comes with six bedrooms and six baths, with nearly every room opening up to jaw-dropping views.
In 2019, Grammy Award-winning singer Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz bought The Razor House in a $20.8 million deal.
Villa Vella, one of Europe’s finest contemporary homes
Spanish dream house, anyone?
Dubbed Villa Vela, this sprawling 23,476-square-foot property is located in the sun-bathed province of Andalusia, Spain.
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Sitting behind its own gates, at the end of a sweeping driveway, Villa Vela offers a total of six bedrooms and six baths.
The posh property has been designed to be free-flowing and, as such, has an open plan, including floor-to-ceiling retracting windows that open directly onto a terrace that stretches from one end of the house to the other.
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Not to mention, each of the suites has its own outdoor space, and they also all connect directly to the vast upper terrace, its lawn, garden, and dining area, and benefit from breathtaking views.
A futuristic, yacht-shaped mansion perched high atop the Los Angeles hills
This 17,000-square-foot modern residential oasis in the upscale LA neighborhood of Brentwood is redefining luxury living.
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Southern California-based architectural firm de Loren & Associates purposefully designed the building by superior wellness standards, without sacrificing on design but rather adding to it.
Inspired by the clean lines and interior spatial layouts of yachts paired with the motion of the sea, the curving exterior facades are reminiscent of ocean waves, wind, and clouds that make not only for an exhilarating lifestyle but also appealing to the eye.
The modern mansion boasts seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and three powder rooms across three levels.
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Featuring a massive list of upscale amenities, the beautiful Brentwood home offers a 610-bottle wine cellar, commercial speed glass elevator, movie theater, state-of-the-art gym, a 300 sq. ft. green wall, and a lower-level entertainment area with a full bar, pool table and more.
And there’s plenty of room for Stormi and Wolf to explore! Turns out, this luxurious residence is owned by none other than rapper Travis Scott.
A newly-built Encino mansion with bright, airy, and warm interiors
We can’t get enough of this amenity-rich mansion with modern interiors and a killer guest house.
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The seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom Encino home offers 9,081 square feet of living space enclosed within a private, gated estate with surrounding landscape.
The stunning estate is a beautiful example of modern California living, with picture-perfect interiors, exquisite finishes, jetliner views, and plenty of attractive amenities.
Featuring warm wood tones, the large windows and Fleetwood doors open up to unobstructed views and plenty of natural light.
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The carefully thought-out finishes give the home a modern vibe that extends into the bedrooms as well. The second level of this luxury Encino home has four bedrooms, including the master suite, which walks out to a 1,200-square-foot balcony with a fire table.
Naturally, this wonderful modern manse caught the eye of a famous buyer; it’s now owned by Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson and husband Justin Mikita.
A modern 4-story house facing one of the most beautiful coastal shorelines in all of California
We love this modern mansion set in the most desirable area of Manhattan Beach, The Strand, an oceanfront neighborhood lined with modern-looking mansions that typically sell in the $5 million to $15 million range.
Photo credit: Paul Jonason courtesy of Stroyke Properties Group
Spanning 6,978 square feet of modern living space, the home offers six bedrooms and eight baths.
Designed by renowned L.A. studio KAA Design, this four-story home was envisioned around life, in all its texture, at the beach.
Rather than cluster sleeping areas on a single floor, they’re strategically spaced across the four levels, with the third floor being home to a primary suite with a private office that’s luxuriously sequestered in the style of a penthouse.
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The private elevator takes residents and guests down to the beach room, which is level with the Strand itself, and lounge on the patio, front row to a peaceful scene of sea, sand, and sky.
Read more about this beautiful modern mansion here.
A $70M contemporary marvel that reimagines luxury living for the 21st century
Located in the coveted Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, this modern mansion is what happens when a star-studded team consisting of award-winning architect Noah Walker, AD 100 interior designer, Jamie Bush, and renowned landscape designer, Christine London LTD comes together.
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Spanning 19,000 square feet, this beautiful abode is set on a sprawling four-acre lot and offers six bedrooms and 12 bathrooms alongside many recreation rooms.
The plush property has 270-degree views of the city, ocean, and canyon, and a long list of amenities that include a theater room — with acoustical wall paneling and a commercial cinema-quality projection system — a gym with a steam room, a 75-foot indoor lap pool, outdoor architectural pool and dual offices.
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We first covered this luxurious contemporary home when it first came to market last year with an ambitious asking price of $70 million.
Just a few months later, it was purchased by music mogul Scooter Braun (better known as Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande’s manager, and Taylor Swift‘s manager-turned-foe) for $65 million.
The Ora House in San Diego, where contemporary architecture meets serene living
In the hilly, seaside neighborhood of La Jolla in San Diego, a modern cliffside mansion has all the dream house vibes.
Street view of the property. Photo credit: Blue Heron
Built by Blue Heron’s BH Elite custom home division, the Ora House, as the property has been named, is a true architectural marvel.
The stellar design team incorporated the same innovative biophilic design and advanced Savant technology used in Blue Heron’s flagship home, VM001 in Las Vegas, to “enhance the flow of life while creating an overall sense of peace and natural wellbeing.”
The cliffside estate is set in La Jolla’s exclusive Bird Rock Waterfront enclave and totals 8,878 square feet of living space.
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The architectural marvel has five bedrooms and eight baths across its four levels, with each level embracing the outdoors with spaces tailored for both entertaining and private moments.
A striking celebrity compound with a modern heptagon-shaped house
Check out this contemporary compound in La Crescenta, Calif.
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Designed by AD100 architect Michael Maltzan, this dramatic, heptagon-shaped house has spaceship vibes, is surrounded by seven exterior walls (some made out of glass), and is anchored by an open-air courtyard that sits right at the center.
Nearly all the rooms of the house come with sliding floor-to-ceiling windows that open up to either the serene courtyard or beautiful mountain and city skyline views.
Some of the stand-out features of the modern mansion include a primary suite with an entire wall of glass that opens up to a generously sized balcony and a particularly unique bathroom with a blue curved penny-tiled wall surrounding the shower.
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This unique home was owned by Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Michael Peter Balzary, known professionally as Flea.
A $25 million Napa Valley glass house with killer views
Surrounded by over 40 acres of lush grounds set amidst California’s world-class wine country, this striking architectural home goes by the name of Karinya.
The highly suitable moniker originates from the Australian aboriginal culture and is simply translated as “peaceful home.”
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Built in 2017, the stunning estate is nestled in the small community of Deer Park right next to St. Helena in Napa County.
Spanning 8,837 square feet, the impressive residence was built with natural materials, a deep connection to the valley’s views, and a design that boasts both beauty and luxury.
Not a detail is spared at Karinya, with many luxurious features such as endless walls of glass, a 2,000-bottle wine room, and an acoustically-designed media/ theater room.
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Fitting a modern dream house, it also comes with a detailed smart home system with mobile phone control access that controls the music, air conditioning, security and programmable LED recessed lighting in 11 separate zones and a fire sprinkler system.
See more of this lovely Napa Valley home here.
A modern mansion that was once featured in the Oscar-winning “La La Land” movie
Set in the popular Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, this modern mansion offers an impressive cutting-edge design.
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The six-bedroom home wows with its soaring ceilings and walls of glass that bring the outdoors in.
Complete with an infinity pool and spa (with a cascading waterfall) and a nifty pool/guest house with a sundeck for outdoor entertainment, the home is peppered with outdoor spots to relax and enjoy the lovely Cali weather.
In case you’re getting a strong sense of deja vu, this beautiful home was featured in the popular film, La La Land.
As the story goes, Mia (played by Emma Stone) and her friends attend a lavish party hoping to meet influential people in the business and finally get their lucky break.
You guessed it, this memorable movie scene was filmed at this gorgeous Los Angeles estate.
A celebrity chef’s former home with a massive kitchen anchored by a 24-foot stone island
Located in the coveted Via Bluffs enclave of Pacific Palisades, this modern mansion spans 6,500 square feet of luxurious living.
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Offering massive sliding windows that open up to beautiful views of Potrero Canyon and beyond, the sumptuous five-bedroom, five-bathroom home is filled with natural light streaming in from the surrounding floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors, while the skylights pour even more light onto the main and top floors.
The Pacific Palisades property also flaunts features like a dual-faced fireplace, a nearly 24-foot kitchen island, and a distinct living room that’s pouring out onto the outside deck overlooking the pool.
A large open-layout living area is anchored by an impressive dream kitchen.
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This beautiful home was once owned by celebrity chef, Everyday Italian, and Giada At Home star Giada de Laurentiis.
A beautiful modern mansion tucked in the Hollywood Hills
Built in 2019, this Marc Whipple-designed home is a true Hollywood gem.
Located on the glamorous Sunset Strip, in the Hollywood Hills West neighborhood of Los Angeles, this home oozes that clean-lined modernist approach, while still offering warmth and comfort.
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The posh property incorporates five bedrooms, six bathrooms, as well as two half-bathrooms, all with breathtaking views spreading from the Hollywood sign right to the Pacific Ocean.
The main entrance offers an open-concept kitchen and three terraces that total 5,000 additional square feet of outdoor living space.
And, the middle level features a second living room and a luxurious ‘floating glass box’ master suite.
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All the bedrooms offer easy access to the infinity pool, which provides stunning views of the surroundings and a perfect setting to enjoy summer nights and sunsets in complete privacy.
A Malibu gem that’s often rented to high-profile celebrities
This Malibu celeb magnet is the epitome of indoor-outdoor Cali living, featuring large glass walls that seamlessly blend the interior with the grounds.
Perched above the Pacific Ocean, the three-bedroom, three-bathroom, 2,100-square-foot Malibu mansion is every bit the modern gem.
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It’s the perfect property for entertaining, as it includes an infinity pool with fabulous ocean views, a spa, and a fire pit.
The entertainment continues inside, as the house includes not one, but three indoor fireplaces, as well as a media room, making sure you stay entertained throughout the entire year.
Amenities include everything you could possibly need, from in-unit laundry and air conditioning to five parking spaces, an outdoor patio, and a cabana.
The house not only rents out to celebrities such as Matthew Perry, Cardi B, and Taraji P. Henson, but it’s also owned by one.
Betty Moon, a celebrated Los Angeles musician, songwriter and producer, currently owns the plush property which she recently renovated before listing it for rent.
An impeccably designed modern mansion that embraces indoor-outdoor living
Located in the upscale neighborhood Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, this three-story home was designed and built by renowned developer/designer duo David and Eliana Rokach.
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This multi-million dollar mansion offers a sprawling 13,543 square feet of modern living space and packs nine bedrooms and twelve bathrooms.
Boasting unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Canyon, the stunning estate offers an open-concept living/dining room finished in a chic, contemporary style.
The living room features custom-made electronic sliding steel doors that open to a beautiful outdoor area, which features a barbecue area, a grassy backyard, and an infinity-edge swimming pool opening up to views for miles.
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A modern hillside lair with canyon views
Situated in Los Angeles’ coveted Brentwood neighborhood, this hillside lair with expansive living spaces, eco-friendly details, and ultra-high-end finishes gives us serious dream house goals.
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The main entrance features a Japanese-imported Yakisugi front door and bonsai adorned atrium that leads to the open-concept living space.
Here, a chic palette of luxurious stone and reflective glass is accented by unique designer details, and floor-to-ceiling windows provide natural light throughout the day.
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Offering sweeping views of the canyon, the four-bedroom home comes equipped with the latest technology for entertainment, comfort, and sustainability.
This includes a full automation system, Lutron Solar System lighting, home theater and surround sound from Bang & Olufsen, a home gym, and much more.
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A 15-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer, not to mention best-selling author, entrepreneur and The Voice judge, Alicia Keys is a trailblazer.
With a thriving career that spans more than two decades, the Empire State of Mind singer is one of the biggest names in the music industry. And her personal life is equally full of achievements.
Back in 2010, she married record producer/rapper Swizz Beatz (by his real name, Kasseem Daoud Dean), and the two welcomed two children to the family: Egypt Daoud and Genesis Ali Dean.
So it only makes sense that this exceptional artist lives in a house that’s just as impressive as her neverending list of trophies and awards.
Alicia Keys’ house in La Jolla, California. Credit: Gary Kasl courtesy of The Agency
In 2019, Grammy Award-winning singer Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz paid $20.8 million for a striking cliffside mansion in San Diego’s upscale La Jolla neighborhood.
The high-profile purchase even made its way to our TV screens, as part of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listings LA show, which brought the already-famous property back into the spotlight.
The one-of-a-kind architectural masterpiece — widely known as The Razor House — has been getting people talking since it was first designed in 2007 by San Diego-based architect Wallace E. Cunningham.
The imposing concrete and glass mansion is perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
And while many have been dubbing it ‘the Iron Man house’ due to its resemblance to Tony Stark’s house, it may be time for a new nickname that suits its famous owners better.
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, the famous owners of the Razor House. Image credit: Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A closer look at Alicia Keys’ house, an architectural marvel overlooking the ocean
The modern cliffside mansion was designed by AD100 architect Wallace E. Cunningham, most famous for his striking residential projects, which he likens to sculptures.
More specifically, as the architect himself put it, he designs “one-of-a-kind sculptures for people to live in.”
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And that couldn’t be more true for some of his iconic residential projects: the Harmony House and the Wing House in Rancho Santa Fe, and the architecturally distinct Razor House that Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz now call home.
Alicia Keys’ house in La Jolla, CA, known as The Razor House. Credit: Gary Kasl courtesy of The Agency
Perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the concrete and glass structure has long been rumored to be the real-life version of Tony Stark‘s futuristic mansion.
But the home has never made an appearance in any blockbuster movie.
View from the Razor House at sunset. Credit: Gary Kasl courtesy of The Agency
It was, however, used for a VISA Black commercial and a luxurious Calvin Klein ad, but that’s pretty much all the screen time the mansion got.
That’s a shame because the house itself is worthy of the biggest screens on earth.
Nearly every wall in the residence is glass, while the floors are mostly hewn from travertine stone. An extra-long infinity pool (one of many) juts out over the cliff’s edge, turning swimming into the stuff dreams are made off.
Front-facing view of Alicia Keys’ home. Credit: Gary Kasl courtesy of The Agency
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys’ house has endless concrete terraces that make the most out of the mesmerizing views of surrounding hills and the ocean below.
The three-story home comes with 6 bedrooms and 6.5 baths, with nearly every room opening up to stunning views.
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Fashioned with a state-of-the-art kitchen and giant round living room anchored by a fireplace, Alicia and her music producer husband, Swizz Beatz, have everything they need to unwind with their sons, Egypt and Genesis, including several outdoor lounge areas.
Inside Alicia Keys’ house, La Jolla, CA. Credit: Gary Kasl courtesy of The Agency
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Inside Alicia Keys’ house, La Jolla, CA. Credit: Gary Kasl courtesy of The Agency
Among its most notable amenities, the Razor House lists: an extensive fitness space, two steam rooms, a den, a theater, and a library with a custom-made Ralph Lauren pool table.
Inside Alicia Keys’ house, La Jolla, CA. Credit: Gary Kasl courtesy of The Agency
The Razor House was initially listed for $30 million
Initially listed for sale in 2018 for $30 million, La Jolla’s most famous home took a little over a year to make a buyer fall in love with it up to the point of committing enough to put a ring around…. those house keys.
The Razor House in La Jolla, CA. Credit: Gary Kasl courtesy of The Agency
But when it did, it nabbed more than just a nice selling price and some very famous new owners.
Putting an end to the property’s year-long run on the market, Alicia and her powerhouse music producer husband Kasseem Dean, better known as Swizz Beatz, purchased the Razor House for a cool $20.8 million.
The $20M+ selling price (despite being a considerable drop from the initial asking) made it one of the most expensive homes sold in La Jolla, California in 2019 — proving once again that whatever Alicia Keys does, she does in style and ready to set new records!
Neither Alicia Keys nor Swizz Beatz (who has produced hit singles for the likes of Kanye West, Jay-Z and Beyoncé) had any connection to La Jolla or the larger San Diego area when they bought the home, leading people to speculate that the iconic residence will serve as a vacation home for the couple.
But a tour given to Architectural Digest in late 2021 proved them wrong.
Not only do Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz live in the Razor House, but they’ve turned it into an elegant, art-filled, inviting home. Take the tour:
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The history of the Razor House before it became Alicia Keys’ home
According to the San Diego Reader, the futuristic structure was named after the land it sits on, a three-quarter-acre lot near Razor Point.
Created for original owner Don Cooksey (a software designer and entrepreneur who later filed for bankruptcy) many architects initially backed away from the ambitious project, calling it “rebuildable”.
That’s until Cooksey approached Wallace E. Cunningham, who bought the modernist gem to life — and built the dramatic estate to match the breathtaking landscape that surrounds it.
By 2011, following the financial hardships of its initial owner, The Razor House ended up in bankruptcy sale.
The Razor House in La Jolla, CA. Credit: Gary Kasl courtesy of The Agency
According to Realtor.com, Donald Burns, a Florida-based telecom entrepreneur and inventor of the magicJack — a device that allows you to make calls from your computer — purchased the property as a second home at the 2011 bankruptcy sale.
Burns paid $14,097,000 for the home and invested heavily in the property.
“He made a lot of upgrades to it,” Matt Altman, one of the property’s listing agents and star of reality TV show Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles said.
“He updated to the next level. He wasn’t doing this to make money; he was doing this to make a nice home. He did a significant amount of work on this house.”
The entire home is automated and optimized for iPad control of everything from audio and visual systems to motorized window coverings and control of the home’s radiant floor heating, air conditioning.
There’s also a backup generator to ensure power never goes down, and an entire computer room is dedicated to housing the home’s automation control systems. So basically, The Razor House may not be Iron Man’s house, but it does comes with its own Jarvis.
*This article was first published in September, 2019, reporting on the famous couple’s purchase of the home. It has since been updated for timeliness and accuracy.
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For the longest time, luxury homes were synonymous with opulence, deriving their worth from their lavish interiors, massive scale, and over-the-top features. But gone are the days when oversized crystal chandeliers were crowning living spaces and imposing staircases with intricate wrought-iron railings were the pinnacle of luxury.
Modern luxury is devoted to the creation of beauty and function, with livable, inviting spaces dethroning Gilded Age-worthy interiors and overt opulence.
In fact, the shared point of aesthetic reference for the modern luxury space is centered on minimalism, with spaces that cater to both the physical and mental wellbeing of its residents. And we’ve found the best example of that: a newly built contemporary masterpiece that recently came to market in the coveted Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The $70 million home is a modern architectural feat that’s just as striking and spectacular as it is warm and inviting. Credit for that goes to the powerhouse team behind the project, which consists of award-winning architect Noah Walker, AD 100 interior designer, Jamie Bush, and renowned landscape designer, Christine London LTD, who all worked together to bring this tour de force to life.
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A 19,000-square-foot architectural marvel
A long private driveway leads to the tiered property, where the expansive home immediately makes an impression with its contemporary yet warm appearance, clean lines and abundant natural materials.
Set on a sprawling four-acre lot, the house offers six bedrooms and 12 bathrooms alongside many recreation rooms — all spread across approx. 19,000 square feet of indoor space.
The Brentwood property has 270-degree views of the city, ocean and canyon, and a long list of amenities that include a theater room — with acoustical wall paneling and a commercial cinema-quality projection system — a gym with a steam room, a 75-foot indoor lap pool, outdoor architectural pool and dual offices.
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Warm interiors create a sophisticated yet inviting space
Credit for the perfectly appointed interiors goes to Jamie Bush, who is recognized for his ability to blur the lines between the architecture of a building and its interior design.
Jamie’s designs have been featured in over 70 publications worldwide including Architectural Digest, Interior Design, Vogue, Elle Décor, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times as well as several coffee table books.
His design style, combined with Noah Walker’s approach to architecture — centered on creating modern structures that are warmly minimal with careful considerations of light, space and the unique qualities of each project’s location — created a truly outstanding home.
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The primary suite has its own separate wing
The entire home has been envisioned as a relaxation oasis. But just in case that’s not enough, the primary suite has been contained in its own wing, to ensure maximum privacy.
Sliding doors open to balconies overlooking the large grassy yard, presenting views that extend across the canyon to the ocean. The primary suite has Poliform walk-in closets — one with a vanity — and a sitting area separated by a double-sided fireplace.
Its ensuite bathroom includes dual vanities and a freestanding tub, a chaise lounge and a connected outdoor lounge seating area. Each additional bedroom suite includes its own marvelous views and impeccable design; the upper level has two additional bedrooms with Juliet balconies and the lower level’s two bedrooms open to beautifully landscaped gardens and walkways.
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On the market for $70 million
The newly built 19,000-home has been recently listed for sale with an ambitious $70 million asking price.
Blair Chang with The Agency has been tasked with finding a buyer, a very inspired choice seeing that his expertise and sales track record made him one of the highest producing real estate agents in the country (according to RealTrends + Tom Ferry America’s Best Real Estate Professionals’ ranking), bringing in $141,870,500 in sales volume last year alone.
And given the price point, along with the property’s stellar attributes, we’re going to keep an eye on this one. Celebrities have long been snapping up homes in the Brentwood area, with A-listers like Travis Scott, Reese Witherspoon, Channing Tatum, and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee buying homes here recently. We wouldn’t be at all surprised if this architectural marvel manages to attract new star power to the area.
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2022 seems to be a busy year for 34-year-old rapper Cameron Thomaz, better known by his stage name, Wiz Khalifa.
The rapper recently released two singles from his upcoming album Multiverse, set to drop later this summer, and is preparing to join Logic on a U.S. tour from July to September.
All the hard work is paying off for Khalifa, and he’s making the move to a bigger, even more glamorous home than the one he’s occupied for the past three years.
The rapper has listed his modern mansion in Encino with Alan Tayor of Compass & and Brian Capossela with Cap Equity for $4,495,000.
Photo credit: James Moss courtesy of Compass
Khalifa paid $3.4 million for the property when he purchased it back in 2019, and he didn’t have to make any significant upgrades or renovations — the home was gorgeous from the get-go.
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Wiz Khalifa is not parting ways, however, with Encino.
He recently paid $7.6 million for another, even bigger mansion in the same area, according to Architectural Digest. Khalifa and his son will be the very first residents of the 8,029-square-foot farmhouse property.
The 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom, 5,875-square-foot home sits in the quiet, celebrity-heavy neighborhood of Encino and represents quintessential Cali living, seamlessly blending modern and classic elements.
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While the architecture is simple, straightforward, and boxy, the warm wood paneling on the exterior softens it up and gives it a beautiful modern look.
The beautiful home South of The Boulevard offers complete privacy, which is perfect for celebrities like Khalifa, who are always followed by fans and the prying eyes of the paparazzi.
Outside, there is a gorgeous swimming pool with a firepit, lounging area, an outdoor spa, and a concrete BBQ center — perfect for entertaining guests.
Inside, guests are greeted by a grand foyer boasting a floating staircase and soaring ceilings bathed in abundant natural light.
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You step into a spacious, formal living area that gives off 100% carefree Cali living vibes without even trying.
Nearby is a home theater that’s ideal for watching favorite movies with friends and family, as well as a guest suite and a powder room.
The main family room is equally cozy and impressive, boasting custom built-ins, a 100-bottle wine bar, a sharp wood-clad fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling glass pocket doors that help you bring the outdoors indoors.
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The chef-level kitchen is absolutely stunning, again bathed in abundant sunlight, featuring Miele appliances, custom lacquer cabinets, a walk-in pantry, a butler’s pass through the dining room, as well as a cozy breakfast nook overlooking the private grounds.
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Going upstairs, you have six gorgeous, spacious bedrooms, as well as a teen lounge or a home office that connects to an outdoor terrace and wraparound balcony overlooking Santa Susana’s.
There’s also a primary retreat area with a bar and fridge, a custom fireplace, a large sleeping room with a lounge area, a walk-in center island closet, a spa-style bath, a spacious standing shower and tub, and huge balconies with views of the yard.
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For outdoor enthusiasts, there’s also a sports court next to the swimming pool where you can shoot hoops and get some exercise in the California sun.
There’s also a pool cabana that can easily be converted into a home gym, a studio, or a lounging area.
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There are plenty of parking spaces, including 2 covered parking spaces and 6 additional parking spaces for guests.
The home is wired for sound and features smart features like state-of-the-art security cameras and multi-zoned Nest heating and air.
If you’d like to see more of Wiz Khalifa’s soon-to-be-former house in Encino, you can take a virtual tour of the property with listing agent Alan Taylor of Compass.
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If you’re a Netflix fanatic like us, you’ve probably binged shows like Selling Sunset or The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, meaning you already have an idea of what life is like in sunny Los Angeles — and its ritziest surroundings.
The truth is, Cali living is just about as glamorous as you’re imagining. Just by walking on the streets of L.A., you’re bound to bump into Hollywood celebrities at some point in the week — and there’s no place with bigger odds for celeb spottings than Beverly Hills.
Biggest celebrities living in Beverly Hills, California
If you’ve ever wondered what celebrities live in Beverly Hills, we’re here to solve that mystery for you. Because it’s not just housewives who live here if you know what we mean (we’re looking at you, RHOBH fans).
Some of the most famous people in the world reside in Beverly Hills, and we’re about to give you a run-down of our favorites.
After a little bit of real estate detective work, we’ve compiled a list of celebrities who live in Beverly Hills at the moment – they do tend to move around a lot. If you’re planning a visit and are thinking of taking a tour of celebrity homes in Beverly Hills, then make sure these next Hollywood stars — and power couples — are on your list.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
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Celeb power couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen paid $14.1 million to buy Rihanna’s former home in Beverly Hills back in 2016. The couple and their two children made the most of their stunning home during Covid19 lockdown and shared jaw-dropping images of the family hanging out at the property.
But the couple was soon ready for a change, and they listed their long-time home for close to $24 million in the summer of 2020. They found their new dream home pretty quickly, and it was another Beverly Hills gem that cost them $17.5 million – a price worth paying for the zip code alone (90210).
The couple’s new home features 6 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, a 10,700-square-foot open floor plan, and 24-foot ceilings. They also get panoramic city-to-sea views from almost every corner of the house – a pretty nice upgrade, if you ask us.
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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis
A sporadic Shark Tank host and savvy investor, Ashton Kutcher knows how to wisely invest his growing fortunes. And it’s no surprise that the former That 70s Show actor, along with his equally (if not more) talented wife joined the ranks of celebrities living in Beverly Hills.
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher live in a striking hilltop farmhouse that overlooks the rest of Beverly Hills. The two have taken the farmhouse life seriously and set out to turn their million-dollar property into a fully sustainable farm.
Fun fact: Ashton Kutcher (@aplusk) and Mila Kunis have the sustainable L.A. farmhouse of your dreams (and ours, too, for the record).
The design-obsessed couple gave us a tour of their six-acre property for the cover of our June issue: https://t.co/DDOzrGEiSr pic.twitter.com/5LS1WPYu7c
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KuKu Farms, as the couple lovingly call their homestead, now features a well — that irritates the land — and a corn field, on top of a sprawling garden full of squash, tomatoes, lettuces, and more.
But don’t let that fool you into thinking the property is a rural farmstead. In fact, it’s one of the most beautiful celebrity homes in Beverly Hills, proving that style and sustainability are not mutually exclusive.
Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson owns many properties across the country, but his long-time residence is located in Beverly Hills, on the notorious Mulholland Drive.
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The multiple Academy Award winner is a veteran Beverly Hills celebrity resident, having first bought his property in 1969, purchasing additional parcels over the years to expand its footprint. He even bought Marlon Brando’s former neighboring home in 2005, razed it, and had it rebuilt.
Nicholson’s Beverly Hills home is also famous for darker reasons. It’s here that director Roman Polanski reportedly abused an underage girl, while Nicholson and his then-girlfriend Anjelica Houston were away.
The original house that used to stand on the site burned down, and various other incidents took place on Mulholland Drive, leading some to claim that the entire area is cursed. Maybe that’s what inspired David Lynch to make a movie about it.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s Beverly Hills abode is in a league of its own. The singer paid $25 million for movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn’s home back in 2015 — yeah, that Goldwin, you know, of Metro Goldwyn Mayer?
Taylor Swift’s house in Beverly Hills, seen from above. Photo credit: Zillow, insert Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Swift’s mansion was actually granted landmark status in 2017, which means the young musician now owns a piece of Hollywood history. The property has never before been owned by someone not part of the Goldwyn family, so Swift is also writing history, if you think about it.
The 10,982-square-foot mansion is to be restored to its former glory, with the approval of the Beverly Hills City Council, of course.
The singer also owns a sprawling house in Rhode Island, which got a shout-out on her 2020 album, Folklore, with the song The Last Great American Dynasty paying tribute to the wealthy (and eccentric) socialite that owned the house before her.
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Adele
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Grammy-winner Adele is another Brit who has a thing for California living. The singer purchased her first home in Beverly Hills in 2016 for $9.5 million, and her second in 2018, after splitting from husband Simpon Konecki.
She didn’t venture very far to find her second home, though, as the two properties are across the street from each other. Adele’s second Beverly Hills abode cost her $10.65 million and was built back in 1961 in the gated community of Hidden Valley. It was previously owned by film producer Michael Hertzberg, according to the L.A. Times.
But the singer didn’t stop there.
Adele added another stunner to her real estate portfolio in 2022, when she shelled out $58 million for a property previously owned by Sylvester Stallone.
Adele’s sprawling mansion boasts the iconic 91210 zip code and is located in Beverly Park, which is still pretty close to Beverly Hills if you ask us. The new luxurious estate is now her home base, although she continues to own several properties in Beverly Hills.
SEE INSIDE: Adele’s house in Beverly Park, the $58M ‘house that Rocky built’
Sandra Bullock
Actress Sandra Bullock is also part of the elite group of Hollywood stars who reside in Beverly Hills. Our beloved Miss Congeniality paid $16.9 million in 2011 for a seven-bedroom mansion right next door to Ricky Martin.
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Bullock also used to own a 3,153-square-foot home right above the Chateau Marmont on the Sunset Strip, which she rented out for a whopping $18,500 per month. She reportedly had enough of her role as landlord and sold that property in 2018.
An avid real estate investor and collector, Bullock has an impressive real estate portfolio to her name. While her current home base is in New Orleans, Louisiana, Bullock also spends time at her residences in Beverly Hills, Malibu, Austin, and New York City, to name just a few.
In early 2021, the actress paid $2.7 million for a 1946-built bungalow nestled in the mountains above Beverly Hills. The multi-acre property features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a swimming pool with a waterfall, and gorgeous views. The Hollywood actress likes to keep her personal life private, so there’s no telling how much time she gets to spend at each of her various properties.
Jennifer Lawrence
Hunger Games star and Hollywood darling Jennifer Lawrence moved into her gorgeous Beverly Hills home back in 2014. The luxurious five-bedroom home came with a price tag of over $8 million, and an impressive list of previous homeowners, which includes Jessica Simpson and, shocker, Ellen DeGeneres.
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The property boasts a romantic, European-inspired vibe, which you might not have expected from a strong personality such as Lawrence. The actress enjoys beautifully landscaped grounds, a koi pond, a swimming pool, and even a home gym. No wonder she’s in such good shape.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
Actress Nicole Kidman and her husband, country singer Keith Urban purchased their current Beverly Hills residence in 2008 for roughly $4.7 million, adding to their already heavy portfolio of real estate.
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Since the acquisition, Kidman and Urban upgraded the property to include fun amenities for their children, including a jungle gym, a pool slide, and a chic cabana.
Their main residence is still in Nashville, but they own properties across the U.S., and their Beverly Hills mansion is reportedly one of their favorites. We say reportedly, because the couple is very private, and not much is known about their whereabouts. Even the interior of their Beverly Hills home remains a mystery, but we can safely suspect that it’s nothing short of glamorous.
Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington Whiteley
Next up on our list of Beverly Hills A-listers is probably the most good-looking couple on the planet. British movie star Jason Statham and supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley settled in Beverly Hills in 2015, when they paid $13 million for a stunning five-bedroom mansion.
Their incredibly beautiful home was designed by Jenni Kayne, and is a perfect mix of contemporary architecture and timeless elegance. We wouldn’t have expected any less from the Victoria’s Secret model, as her taste is always impeccable.
You can take a peek inside the couple’s Beverly Hills mansion by watching Vogue’s 73 Questions With Rosie Huntington-Whiteley video:
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Not to mention that Statham is a passionate houseflipper. The couple and their young son spent lockdown at their modern mansion, where Rosie even filmed several Youtube videos sharing her beauty and style tips.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner’s art-filled Beverly Hills home is so gorgeous that it was even featured in Architectural Digest. The supermodel gave us all a sneak peek inside her sprawling, $8.55 million Mulholland Estates home that was once owned by Hollywood bad boy Charlie Sheen.
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Jenner purchased the house back in 2017, and she listed a team of experts to help her redesign it to her heart’s desire. The result is a cozy, serene, and quiet escape from Jenner’s busy daily life, and a perfect retreat away from the prying eyes of the media.
The 6,625-square-foot home features meditation corners, a peaceful backyard, and an art studio where Jenner gets to unleash her creativity.
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Jeff Bezos
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is another celebrity with an impressive real estate portfolio under their belt. But this one is on an entirely different level, because Bezos owns the most expensive property in Beverly Hills, and probably one of the priciest in California.
Bezos paid a whopping $165 million for the Jack Warner Estate, previously owned by David Geffen, in early 2020. It was a record sale for a private residence in Los Angeles County, and one of the priciest residential sales in the country.
The Warner Estate was built back in the 1930s and is a one-of-a-kind historic gem worthy of Great Gatsby-style parties. Since purchasing the luxurious mansion, Bezos invested heavily in upgrades, adding a pool house, a powder room, and more high-end amenities.
Lizzo
In October 2022, acclaimed singer and songwriter Lizzo paid $15 million to snag Harry Styles’ former luxury mansion in Beverly Hills. The house was built in 2019 and boasts the legendary 91210 zip code, as well as 5,300 square feet of living space, 3 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms.
Lizza and her house in Beverly Hills. Property photo credit: Alex Zarour, insert Cosmopolitan UK, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Nestled in a private, gated community perched in the mountains atop Beverly Hills, Lizzo’s new home was owned by singer Harry Styles from 2014 to 2016. Since then, the property was remodeled and upgraded to meet the needs of modern A-list buyers like Lizzo.
The musician has not been shy about showing off her new digs, posting content on social media of her enjoying her stunning home theater or gorgeous infinity pool.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky
Rihanna made the news rounds in 2023 after headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, reaching another level of awesomeness in her career. Luckily, she’s got quite a few luxury properties to retreat to and unwind after an adrenaline-driven show.
The singer boasts quite an extensive real estate portfolio, splitting her time between her properties in Beverly Hills, Century City, the Hollywood Hills, and Barbados.
Rihanna’s house in Beverly Hills. Photo credit: Realtor.com, inset Cubankite / Shutterstock
Rihanna had a busy year in 2020, purchasing a five-bedroom mansion in Beverly Hills’ 91210 zip code for $13.8 million. Just months later, she paid $10 million for another four-bedroom mansion right next door. This investment might be a sign that this is where the singer and her partner, Asap Rocky, plan to settle down and raise their growing family.
The 7,600-square-foot home was built in 1938 and features 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, huge walk-in closets, marble bathrooms, large private terraces, and stunning views. But above everything, the property offers privacy from the inquisitive eyes of the paparazzi.
Who knows, the house next door could house a recording studio, additional security and staff, or more baby rooms!
SEE INSIDE: Rihanna’s house in Beverly Hills
These are just some of our favorite celebrities who live in Beverly Hills. This eclectic enclave is a magnet for Hollywood stars, so the list could go on and on, but we’ll stop here – for now. Stay tuned for more celebrity-related real estate coverage on Fancy Pants Homes!
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