Los Angeles mega-mansion drops price to $99.9 million, now accepts cryptocurrency payments
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A Bel Air mega-mansion with nightclub-style amenities, a museum-style garage — and a broker willing to accept crypto — is back on the market for just under $100 million, following a dramatic price cut from its original $139 million listing.
Called “La Fin,” the $99.9 million property was Realtor.com’s most expensive listing in America for the week ending Jan. 22. It went on sale in 2022, and the reported seller — former emergency room director Joe Englanoff — brought in seven agents to help market it.
“A reset like this does not show weakness, it shows a rebalancing. Ultra-luxury is no longer the price of desire; the price of precision. In Los Angeles in particular, buyers at this level are guided, driven by the world and driven by value. When the price is again in line with today’s realities such as interest rates, liquidity and opportunity costs, critical discussions of Douglass Ellistal told Diss Foxry Westart.
“Agents’ high profits often reflect a mismatch between strategy and expectations, not a lack of interest in the property itself,” he continued. “This area has lived through many market cycles, from extremely low prices to geopolitical uncertainty and tax fluctuations.”
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La Fin, located at 1200 Bel Air Road, has 12 bedrooms and 17 bathrooms and sits on over two acres of land with spectacular views of Los Angeles. Located in one of the most exclusive areas of the country, the building also has separate accommodation for staff and guests.
Aerial view of mansions in Bel Air, California. (Getty Images)
A few highlights include a 44-foot chandelier made of 55,000 crystals; automatic six-car elevator display; a 6,000-square-foot entertainment level with a wine cellar, vodka tasting room and cigar lounge; an infinity pool with a 23-meter LED screen; and a rooftop deck with spa features and a fireplace.
Other features go beyond lifestyle and go beyond investment level, such as custom Italian furnishings, gold Calacatta marble, commercial-grade dining areas and fingerprint and “command center” security.
“Services that win are those that integrate into everyday life. Services for health, seamless indoor-outdoor flow, smart security and turnkey functionality. Losers are innovative features that capture the imagination but are rarely used. Consumers ask, ‘Will this improve my life?’ not, ‘Will this impress my guests?'” Weiss said.
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“Today’s consumer is less award-driven and more thesis-driven. They are global business elites, independent principals, family offices, who tend to buy with a generational mindset,” he added. “Five years ago, size and spectacle sold. Today, consumers want privacy, security, flexibility and a clear lifestyle narrative – not just bragging rights.”
For a property of this magnitude, Weiss said storytelling plays a big role in marketing a property that has been on the market for several years.
“Storytelling is everything, but it has to evolve,” he said. “After years [the] in the market, the story cannot be overstated. It has to be purposeful – why this home exists, who exactly built it and how it fits into the consumer’s life today.”
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The nearly $40 million price reduction reflects changing consumer behavior and reflects the tension between desired pricing and market reality.
“It shows that there is a ceiling, but it is fluid. The market will support abnormal prices if the asset, the time and the buyer align. What has changed is patience,” explained Weiss. “The ultra-luxury market still exists, but now it rewards facts, restraint and long-term thinking over hype.”
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