Fresh on the Market: America's Most Expensive Home is For Sale

How much money would you shell out to "live the dream"?

Photo by: Hilton & Hyland via TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

Hilton & Hyland via TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

Related To:

THE BREAKDOWN

  • LOCATION: Bel Air, California
  • LISTING PRICE: $188 million
  • TYPE: Single-Family
  • FLOOR SIZE: 38,000 square feet

Back on the market and now on sale after the first buyer pulled out of his contract, last year's most expensive U.S. home is now in third place in the highest price pecking order with a 25-percent reduction from $250 million to $188 million.

"This home was curated for the ultimate billionaire who wants the best of everything that exists in life," said developer Bruce Makowsky when he put the turnkey Bel Air giga mansion on the market for the first time in early 2017. Then it was the highest priced single-family residence for sale in the country at $250 million. It was lauded to be the 21st century's answer to a new housing niche in the luxury market where the new owner would only have to bring his toothbrush and a bathing suit — or not — to begin living the dream. Everything else was supplied: furnishings, walls and niches filled with curated art, a $30 million collection of exotic cars and motorcycles, two fully-stocked champagne-and-wine cellars, the most advanced home-tech system in the world, two alligator-upholstered elevators and a massive candy wall in the game room. Oh, and let's not forget the helicopter!

But that's not all. For two years from the onset of ownership, the developer supplies a personal chef, a masseuse and five other full-time employees who live on site in a separate staff wing and whose salaries have been paid.

Take a Peek Inside!

See All Photos
Don't forget to pick your jaw up off the ground.

Shop This Look

Awash with every conceivable amenity for comfortable living and entertaining, the 38,000-square-foot manse has two master suites, 10 large VIP guest suites, 21 luxury baths, three gourmet kitchens, five bars, a massage studio and wellness spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Makowsky studied land from the ground and air until he found the perfect spot in the hills of Bel Air with a 270-degree view reaching from the San Gabriel Mountains to the beaches of Malibu. From all levels of the house and from the glass-tiled pool and wide terraces, the view is spellbinding both day and night.

It's the second chance for the next round of billionaires to get in line for an opportunity to snag this luxurious and edgy, new mansion that comes fully staffed and a garage filled to the brim with glamorous cars and neighbors like Rod Stewart and Steve Martin.

Co-Listing Agents: Rayni Williams and Branden Williams of Hilton & Hyland, Beverly Hills; Shawn Elliott of Nest Seekers International, Beverly Hills

Next Up

We Get to Ring in the New Year With Fresh Episodes of 'Celebrity IOU'

Real estate gurus Jonathan and Drew Scott can't wait for us to see what's in store. HGTV has all the details.

5 Tips for Living in a Haunted House

If you find yourself with an unwanted roommate of the ghost variety, heed this advice. Plus, see what happens when a couple chooses charm over potential ghosts on an episode of House Hunters.

The Hoover Vacuum Mansion is For Sale (and It's Huge!)

H. Earl Hoover's elegant estate is the most expensive listing in the Chicago suburbs. Take a peek at the details.

If You Hate McMansions, You'll Love This Blog

"McMansion Hell" is on a mission to talk about the fundamentals of design... while politely roasting over-the-top real estate.

Clinton Kelly Is Coming to HGTV With ‘Self-Made Mansions’

Premiering Friday, Jan. 8, at 8|7c, the six-episode series will follow Clinton as he helps entrepreneurs who struck it rich upgrade to high-end homes.

Little Houses, Big Ideas

Itty-bitty homes and eco-friendly ideas go hand in hand.

Maximum Value Outdoor Structure Projects: Barn

Find out how to get the best real estate value out of this outbuilding.

Dealing With Apartment Neighbors

Apartment dwelling puts you in close proximity with the people on the other side of your walls. The Rental Girl offers tips for living with neighbors.

Buying a Second Home: Are You Ready?

You'd love to have a second home, sure. But before you start house-hunting, ask yourself these questions.

Buying a Second Vacation Home in the Tropics

A practical guide to running off to an island.

Go Shopping

Get product recommendations from HGTV editors, plus can’t-miss sales and deals.

On TV

Down Home Fab

11am | 10c

Down Home Fab

12pm | 11c

Down Home Fab

1pm | 12c

House Hunters

7:30pm | 6:30c
On Tonight
On Tonight
8pm | 7c
8:31pm | 7:31c

House Hunters

11pm | 10c

House Hunters

11:30pm | 10:30c

Down Home Fab

12am | 11c

House Hunters

2:30am | 1:30c
3am | 2c
3:31am | 2:31c

House Hunters

4:30am | 3:30c

House Hunters

5:30am | 4:30c

Follow Us Everywhere

Join the party! Don't miss HGTV in your favorite social media feeds.