eBusiness Weekly
The coronavirus didn’t stop celebrities from buying and selling property this year.
In fact, countless stars decided to put their mansions, lofts, beach houses, and estates on the market in 2020, and some of these homes sold for over US$10 million.
Take a look at some of the most expensive celebrity homes that were sold in 2020.
Robe Lowe’s estate in Montecito
Rob Lowe sold his massive estate in Montecito, California, for US$45 million.
Lowe and his wife, jewellery designer Sheryl Lowe, purchased the empty lot in 2006 for US$8,5 million and built the massive estate from the ground up. The property became known as “Oakview Estate” and was put on the market in 2018 for US$47 million. After the price was reduced last year, the estate sold in October 2020 for US$45,5 million, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The estate is 929,0304 square metres and includes six bedrooms, a wine cellar, and eight full bathrooms. The 3,4 acres of land has a tennis court, outdoor fireplaces, and two observation decks.
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt’s former Los Angeles mansion
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt’s former home in Los Angeles sold this year for US$32,5 million.
Aniston and Pitt bought the home in 2001 for US$13,1 million and spent three years renovating it. After their divorce, a hedge fund executive bought the expansive property from the couple in 2006 and then put it back on the market in 2019 for US$49 million. It sold this year for US$32,5 million.
The 1 114,8 square metres Beverly Hills home has four bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a tennis court.
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt’s former Los Angeles mansion.
Elvis’ former house
Elvis Presley’s former Los Angeles property sold this year for US$29,3 million.
Elvis bought the property in 1970 for his family, and the musician lived there until he and his wife, Priscilla, separated. Priscilla continued living in the home until 1975. In August 2020, the house and the next-door parcel of land sold for US$29,3 million.
The house — which was most recently owned by Redken’s late founder Paula Kent Meehan — has undergone several transformations since the Presleys called it home. The house now has seven bedrooms, two guest houses, a tennis court, and a pool.
Meryl Streep’s penthouse in New York City
Meryl Streep sold her New York City penthouse this year for US$15,8 million.
Streep and her husband bought the Tribeca apartment in New York City in 2006 for US$10,13 million. In 2018, she listed the penthouse for US$24,6 million, but the property didn’t sell until this year. After two price cuts, the actress sold it for US$15,8 million, according to Sotheby’s International Realty.
The 371,6 square metres penthouse has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, hardwood floors, and views of New York City from the wraparound terrace.
Khloé Kardashian’s Calabasas mansion
Khloé Kardashian sold her Calabasas mansion for US$15,5 million, the most expensive sale for a home in that area to date.
Kardashian bought the mansion in 2014 for US$7,2 million and put it on the market for US$18,95 million. Even though the reality star sold it for “just” US$15,5 million to YouTube star Dhar Mann, it broke the record for the most expensive sale in Calabasas, according to James McClain at Variety.
The 1 021,9 square metre mansion has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a guest house, a private walking path, and sweeping views of Malibu Canyon.
Khloé Kardashian’s Calabasas mansion.
Jennifer Lawrence’s condo in New York City
Jennifer Lawrence sold her New York City condo for US$9,9 million, which was well below asking price.
In 2016, Lawrence purchased the property for US$15,6 million and then put it on the market in 2018 at US$12 million. After a year with no sale, the actress decided to accept a US$9,9 million offer.
The condo on the Upper West Side of Manhattan has 371,6 square metres, three bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and ample outdoor space.
Zayn Malik’s penthouse
in New York City
Zayn Malik sold his New York City penthouse this year for US$9,45 million.
In 2018, Malik purchased the SoHo penthouse for US$10,69 million. In July 2019, the former One Direction singer listed the space for US$10,8 million, but he sold it this year for US$9,45 million.
The 334,2 square metres home is located in a 140-year-old building on Greene Street. It has exposed brick, industrial beams, four bedrooms, and four bathrooms. The penthouse also has a 86,6 square metres rooftop terrace. — insider.com
