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Diddy's Raided L.A. Mansion Is America's Second-Most Expensive Home Listing—Losing Out to $85 Million Florida Estate

A.Williams47 min ago

A breathtaking ocean-to-lake mansion in Manalapan, FL , made waves for its astonishing $85 million list price when it sailed onto the market this week.

Located on a barrier island south of Palm Beach , the waterfront compound with guard and guesthouses is said to be one of the priciest residential properties to come on the market here. It is also the week's most expensive home on Realtor.com®.

The sellers purchased the 11-bedroom estate in 2020 for $36.05 million when it was newly constructed and are now looking to more than double their investment.

Other pricey properties this week include an 886-acre Texas ranch, a waterfront Connecticut manor, and hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' raided Los Angeles mansion.

Scroll on to explore this week's 10 most expensive homes.

Price: $32,495,000 Island oasis: This oceanfront estate on Sunset Island constructed by renowned builder Todd Glaser offers 177 feet of deep-water frontage.

The 8,000-square-foot open floor plan boasts European oak floors, custom millwork, a primary suite with bay views, a wellness suite with a sauna and a cold plunge, and a rooftop deck overlooking the pool and spa.

Price: $34,995,000 Views galore: This newly built contemporary offers panoramic views spanning Beverly Hills to downtown Los Angeles .

The architectural concrete, stucco, steel, and glass build offers a 10,940-square-foot interior with a two-story staircase, retractable glass walls, and stone-and-wood accent walls. The open space's large bar is designed for large-scale entertaining. The property also has a six-car garage and a home theater with a private deck.

Price: $35,000,000 Recently reimagined: Built in 1970, this four-bedroom estate is coming off of a multiyear restoration. The refreshed, 6,569-square-foot interior now features a dramatic interior with 12-foot ceilings, a glass-encased dining room with pool views, and a primary suite with a gas fireplace and private terrace. The property also includes a service/catering kitchen, four-car garage, and a separate parking area for staff.

Price: $38,500,000 Applewood Estate: This 35-acre former apple orchard farm now boasts several dwellings, including a stone barn transformed into guest accommodations.

Custom built in 2005, the primary brick-and-stone residence features a marble foyer with sweeping staircase, a billiard room with a wet bar, and a wood-paneled library loft. The equestrian estate also has horse stables with a training ring, tennis and sports courts, a heated in-ground pool, and a one-bedroom pool house.

Price: $39,988,000 Silicon Valley compound: This 8-acre property owned by tech entrepreneur Kumar Malavalli originally hit the market in 2015 for a startling $88 million asking price.

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Since then, the five-bedroom residence's price tag has been reduced to less than half of its original ask. Lavish highlights include an indoor pool with retractable skylights, an executive office center, a 15-seat theater, 3,000-bottle wine cellar, and six-car garage.

Price: $39,995,000 Brand-new build: This brand-new, 20,018-square-foot estate sits on 2.7 acres featuring a pool and spa, barbecue center, and garages for seven cars.

The seven-bedroom mansion's open floor plan offers volume ceilings, two staircases, and sliding-glass walls that open to the lush grounds. Other highlights include a gourmet chef's kitchen, a glass-encased wine room, a home theater with upholstered walls, a fitness center with a massage room, and a two-lane bowling alley.

Price: $45,000,000 3 Creeks Ranch: This 886-acre ranch boasts a primary residence, two guesthouses, a hunter's cabin, cottage house, several barns, three creeks, six ponds, and a 120-acre wildlife preserve.

Located in the Texas wine region. Five dams were designed to enhance water retention. The legacy property is said to be among the most expensive properties for sale in Texas Hill Country.

Price: $49,500,000 Waterfront estate: This stone Georgian manor is nestled on a 1.6-acre cove with private beach and boat dock.

Rebuilt in 2014 with inspiration from its original 1928 design, the 12,492-square-foot residence originally debuted on the market last year for $57.9 million. Waterside terraces overlook an in-ground pool and backyard fire pit.

Price: $61,500,000 Sean Combs's raided mansion: This 17,000-square-foot mansion owned by recently arrested rapper and hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was raided by Homeland Security agents six months ago as part of a sex trafficking investigation.

The record executive bought the Holmby Hills estate 10 years ago for $39 million. Boasting "classic European details," the "completely remodeled" two-story traditional features a wine cellar, a gourmet kitchen with a family room, and a 35-seat home theater. The 1.3-acre grounds include a basketball court, spa house, a loggia with an outdoor kitchen, and a two-story guesthouse with a fitness center and a recording studio.

Price: $85,000,000 Ocean-to-lake estate: Located just south of Palm Beach , this barrier island mansion spans a lot facing both the Intracoastal waterway on one side, and the Atlantic Ocean on the other.

The waterfront residence has 150 feet of direct ocean frontage along with landscaped gardens, verandas, an outdoor kitchen, and two boat lifts on the dock. The 16,748-square-foot interior boasts 11 bedrooms, a temperature-controlled wine room, a built-in bar with a lounge, fitness center, and a spa room. The property comes with a guard house for added security and a guesthouse for entertaining.

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