The eight-bedroom estate, built by spec home developer Bruce Makowsky, sits on an acre lot with sweeping views from downtown L.A.
An eight-bedroom mansion in Trousdale Estates has hit the market for an eye-watering $70 million. Along with a professional recording studio and drum room, the estate features a private nightclub equipped with a DJ booth, dance floor, bar, custom lighting, and club-grade sound system.
Located at the top of Hillcrest Road, also known as Billionaires Row, the 1-acre property is said to be owned by Markus “Notch” Persson, the creator of Minecraft, who bought it from spec developer Bruce Makowsky for $70 million in 2014.
Despite elevating the property “into a true entertainment destination,” Persson is looking to break even on his investment. Nonetheless, the glamorous party pad has sparkled its way to the top spot on the week’s most expensive homes list.
Other over-the-top amenities include an elevator, a pool overlooking the Los Angeles basin, an on-site security office, a wine cellar, a screening room, and staff quarters.
More spectacular mansions to make the week's most expensive homes list include a Chinoiserie-inspired estate in Florida, a 42.6-acre Wyoming retreat with five ponds and Teton views, and a 273-acre legacy compound with gun range and helipad in Texas.
10. New York, NY
Price: $35,000,000
Aman New York Residences: Here's the chance to own one of the residences on the upper 20 floors of Aman New York.
Located in the Crown Building at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, the 3,707-square-foot residence overlooks Central Park and Billionaires Row. The three-bedroom penthouse has a private terrace, a media room, and a heated infinity pool.
A $15,689 monthly association fee provides access to a piano bar, a cigar bar, a wine library, wellness experiences, and a "pool-equipped spa."
Amie Buchanan of Aman Property DE is the listing agent.
Aman New York Residences penthouse in New York, NY (Realtor.com) 9. 426 S Beach Rd, Hobe Sound, FL
Price: $35,000,000
Chinoiserie-inspired estate: Built in 1966, this four-bedroom home combines Asian and European design influences throughout its 6,000-square-foot interior.
The stylish estate featuring Intracoastal Waterway views underwent a total renovation, with additions, in 2014. Highlights include custom mahogany millwork, handcrafted mahogany windows and doors, stone and marble finishes, built-ins, and covered patios overlooking an in-ground pool. There is also an air-conditioned two-car garage and an air-conditioned detached six-car garage.
Located on a coral ridge on Jupiter Island, the lushly landscaped 1.63-acre property overlooks a nature preserve and has deeded beach access.
Marie Rosner of Douglas Elliman is the listing agent.
Mansion in Hobe Sound, FL (Realtor.com) 8. 200 Regents Park Rd, Palm Beach, FL
Price: $35,900,000
Regents Park: This six-bedroom, reimagined Regency-style estate near Mar-a-Lago has been “masterfully rebuilt” in a total transformation.
The 5,473-square-foot mansion and its lot were raised “to 9 feet to exceed modern elevation standards,” according to the listing. The sophisticated interior has the feel of new construction and features custom windows and doors, bespoke lighting, porcelain finishes, and marble and wood floors. Other highlights include a chef’s kitchen with a sleek breakfast bar, a living room with patio access, guest accommodations, and covered patios overlooking a resort-style pool.
The 1-acre lot has an expansive lawn for entertaining and a two-car garage.
Margit Brandt of Premier Estate Properties, Inc.-Palm Beach is the listing agent.
Estate in Palm Beach, FL, for sale for $35,900,000 (Realtor.com) 7. 3681 Flamingo Dr, Miami Beach, FL
Price: $37,500,000
Mediterranean mansion: This waterfront estate was last sold for $11,750,000 in 2023, when it was purchased by an LLC managed by Peter Merrigan, a Boston-based executive at Taurus Investment Holdings.
Built in 1936 and designed by Carlos Schoeppl, the six-bedroom home has been entirely remodeled to offer “the finest finishes and prestige amenities.” The 8,794-square-foot interior includes a sun-soaked living room with a fireplace, a “dream” marble kitchen, a formal dining room with a wine cellar, a media room, two offices, and a lavish primary suite with walk-in closets, a sitting room, and a spa-inspired bath. Wellness amenities include a fitness center, spa, cold plunge, sauna, steam room, and heated pool with a hot tub.
Outdoors, there is a summer kitchen with a pizza oven, a gazebo, dining and lounge areas, a detached guesthouse suite, and a dock with a boat lift.
Nelson Gonzalez of BHHS EWM Realty is the listing agent.
Waterfront mansion in Miami Beach, FL (Realtor.com) 6. 65 W Avalanche Canyon Dr, Jackson, WY
Price: $37,500,000
Drift House: Set on 42.6 acres in the Solitude enclave, this four-bedroom log estate, designed by architect Vince Lee, has five private ponds, Teton views, and direct access to the Snake River.
Built in 1999, the 8,060-square-foot home is surrounded by mature cottonwoods and abundant wildlife. The peaceful retreat has an elevated great room overlooking the river and an entertainer’s kitchen with a cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, a butler’s pantry, and an eat-in area that opens to a wraparound deck with stunning views. A guest suite with a private entry could be used for multigenerational living.
Nearby year-round amenities include walking paths, fly fishing, and skiing.
Latham Jenkins of Live Water Properties is the listing agent.
Mansion in Jackson, WY (Realtor.com) 5. 1008 Links Dr, Fisher Island, FL
Price: $39,500,000
Under construction: This seven-bedroom waterfront estate with “resort-level wellness” amenities is slated for completion in the second quarter of 2027.
The gated, three-level estate will have a backlit polar-white onyx bar, a stone-paneled wine room, a great room wrapped in Venetian plaster, and a family room with woven leather details. The opulent primary suite has a private sitting room, dual closets, and a soaking tub. Ornate details include European oak floors, rift-cut white oak millwork, and sculpted wood ceilings. An elevator provides access to each level.
A rooftop wellness level has a Russian banya, steam room, cold plunge, gym, office, and lounge, plus a garden and dining terrace with a hot tub and outdoor kitchen.
Dora Puig of Luxe Living Realty is the listing agent.
Mansion on Fisher Island, FL (Realtor.com) 4. 2300 Aqua Vista Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Price: $39,995,000
Seven Isles: This 1.14-acre point lot with deep-water frontage on the Barcelona Canal would be ideal for yachting enthusiasts seeking direct ocean access.
Built in 1990, the seven-bedroom estate has been entirely reimagined to offer 8,132 square feet of luxurious waterfront living. Designed for large-scale entertaining, the mansion has a chef’s kitchen, a prep kitchen, a bar with a lounge, and an executive office with patio access.
Covered terraces and lounge areas overlook a tennis court that doubles as a basketball and pickleball court, a water-facing pool, a new seawall, and a concrete dock that can accommodate multiple vessels.
Che Nelson of Compass is the listing agent.
Seven Isles mansion in Fort Lauderdale, FL (Realtor.com) 3. 25800 Cox Crossing Rd, Spicewood, TX
Price: $41,000,000
Castletop Ranch: Located on the Pedernales River, this 273-acre legacy compound has a primary estate, two custom guesthouses, a game house, a gun range, and a helipad.
Custom-built for entertaining, the 14,400-square-foot estate has a living room with a fireplace, a dining room surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass walls with access to the outdoor living area, and a two-story chef's kitchen with a loft above. The main residence also has an outdoor cabana, a fitness center, and a covered patio overlooking the pool.
The compound includes multiple barns, a workshop, an operations center, a tennis court, two staff homes, and more than 5 miles of golf cart trails.
The “amazing ranch escape” also has a private cove, year-round springs, and “impressive native and exotic wildlife.”
Robert A. Dullnig of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty is the listing agent.
Castletop Ranch in Spicewood, TX (Realtor.com) 2. 614 Tarpon Way, Palm Beach, FL
Price: $43,500,000
Tarpon Point: This Mediterranean compound sits on a premier half-acre lot surrounded by water on two sides in the Estate Section.
Offering views of the Intracoastal Water from nearly every room, this six-bedroom mansion comes with 295 feet of water frontage. Highlights of the 8,607-square-foot interior include a grand curved staircase, a chef's kitchen with butler's pantry, and a dining room for entertaining. A primary suite has dual baths and two dressing rooms.
A one-bedroom attached guest suite, heated pool, spa, dock with boat lift, and three-car garage can also be found on property.
Fern M Fodiman of Sotheby's International Realty - Palm Beach Brokerage is the listing agent.
Tarpon Point estate in Palm Beach, FL (Realtor.com) 1. 1181 N Hillcrest Rd, Beverly Hills, CA
Price: $70,000,000
Trousdale Estates: This Billionaires Row mansion is said to be owned by Markus “Notch” Persson, the creator of Minecraft, who bought it for $70 million in 2014.
The eight-bedroom estate, built by spec home developer Bruce Makowsky, sits on nearly 1 acre of privacy with sweeping views from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean. Over-the-top amenities include 15 bathrooms, a private elevator, a “multimillion-dollar” recording studio with a drum room, and a nightclub with a DJ booth, dance floor, bar, custom lighting, and club-grade sound system.
The home comes with an on-site security office, staff quarters, a wine cellar, and a pool overlooking the Los Angeles basin.
It is available furnished or unfurnished.
Aaron Kirman of Christie's AKG is the listing agent.
Mansion in Beverly Hills, CA (Realtor.com)