The $400 Million View: Meet “The Crown Jewel” Breaking Every Real Estate Record
In a city known for its “extra” lifestyle, a Bel-Air estate has just redefined the ceiling of luxury. Listed this week for a staggering $400 million, the property at 11201 Chalon Road is officially the most expensive home for sale in US history. This isn’t just a house; it’s a 70,000-square-foot flex that makes other ultra-luxury listings look like starter homes.
Shattering the Aspen and Florida Gold Standard
The “Crown Jewel of Los Angeles” has effectively left the competition in the dust. To put this price tag in perspective:
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Aspen’s Finest: A premier Colorado mansion is currently asking $300 million.
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Key Biscayne: A stunning Florida waterfront home is listed at “only” $237 million.
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The Record Holder: If this Bel-Air estate sells near its asking price, it will obliterate the current U.S. record—a $240 million NYC penthouse sold in 2019.
Listed by Jack Harris and Michael Fahimian of The Beverly Hills Estates, this property isn’t just the priciest in America; it’s currently the most expensive public residential listing on the planet.
39 Bedrooms, 59 Bathrooms, and a Decade of Dreams
Why the $400 million price tag? Aside from the zip code, the sheer scale of the compound is mind-boggling. Spanning roughly 8 flat acres—a rare find in the vertical topography of Bel-Air—the estate features:
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Massive Square Footage: 70,000 square feet of living space designed by legendary architect Peter Marino.
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Infinite Accommodations: 39 bedrooms and 59 bathrooms across multiple structures.
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Unrivaled Views: Perched on a promontory overlooking the Bel-Air Country Club, the property offers a 360-degree panorama from the Downtown LA skyline to the Pacific Ocean.
Construction took nearly a decade, led by developer Peter McCoy, ensuring that every inch of the residence meets the “extraordinary” standards required for a nearly half-billion-dollar valuation.
The Future of the Mega-Listing
While many ultra-high-net-worth properties sell quietly off-market, the decision to list this publicly signals a new era for the most expensive home for sale in US rankings. It’s a bold bet on the resilience of the Los Angeles luxury market and a challenge to the world’s billionaires: Do you have the keys to the Crown Jewel?
