The Top 10 Most Expensive Home Sales of 2015

Here are the 10 most expensive home sales of 2015, totaling an astounding $445 million all together.

10. 119 Tuscaloosa Ave, Athernon, CA
Price: $35,300,000
Size: 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, 20,375 square feet, 1.88-acre lot.
This brand new home in San Francisco’s most expensive ZIP code was listed for 36.8 million in September and sold shortly after.

9. 127 E 70^th Street, New York, NY
Price: $37,000,000
Size: 9,408 square feet, 5-levels
Built in 1920, the former Mellon mansion was purchased by investor Jim Clark.

8.784 Meadow Lane, Southhampton, NY

Price: $37,000,000
Size: 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 6,280 square feet, 4.08 acres. “The 4.08 acres property belonged to the estate of William R. Salomon who helped modernize and broaden Salomon Brothers.”

7.10410 Bellagio Road, Los Angeles, California
Price: $38,000,000
Size: 9 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, 15,727 square feet, 1.68 acre lot
Located in the most exclusive section of Bel Air, the residence includes two motor courts with room for 40 cars.

6.2500 Gordon Drive, Naples, FL
Price: $45,600,000
Size: 9,400 square feet, 3-levels
Initially listed for $80 million, this extravagant home sold in March of 2015

5.616 Nimes Road, Los Angeles, CA
Price: $46,250,000
Size: 11 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 23,988 square feet, 1.63 acres
Also known as the Lionsgate Estate for the two lions on the front gate.

4. 440 Golden Gate Ave, Belvedere, CA
Price: $47,500,000
Size: 5 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 9,235 sqaure feet, 0.94 acres
Built in 1895, Locksley Hall is on the National Registry of Historic Places. With sweeping views of the Golden Gate and San Francisco, its no wonder the sale of this historic mansion broke the record in Marin County.

3. 1210 Benedict Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA
Price: $47,851,500
Size: 8 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, 19,299 square feet, 2.69 acres
Less than a mile from Sunset Boulevard, this extravagant mansion was purchased by casino mogul Steve Wynn.

2. 25 Columbus Circle, Penthouse 7, New York, NY
Price: $50,917,500
Size: 7 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 8,882 square feet
This luxury 14-room unit is in the illustrious Time Warner Building.

1. 3315 Collins Ave #B, Miami, FL
Price: $60,000,000
Size: 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 12.516 square feet
Sitting atop the famed Faena House, this 18^th floor penthouse set a sales record in Miami. It includes a private rooftop pool.

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Three Newly Listed Luxury Homes

Three New Luxury Homes

154 Rippowam Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut

On a hillcrest with 50 mile views of the Hudson Valley is a hilltop estate of over 25000 square feet. Redesigned by award winning architect Jeff Mose & meticulously built by Mark Mosolino, this grand estate is the epitome of the ultimate Fairfield County home.  9 bedrooms,10 full baths, 5 half baths with 8 fireplaces this shingle style home has indoor/outdoor pools, pool house, theatre, elevator, wine cellar, wine vault & reserve room, exercise room, spa, massage room, music room with sound attenuation, walk around cupola with incomparable views, Great Hall, master bedroom suite with his & her baths, guest suite, apartment, all built with impeccable craftsmanship-custom paneling throughout & energy efficiency systems.

Price: $12,000,000

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21 Avalon Vista, Newport Beach, California

New front row custom estate located in the prestigious neighborhood of Pelican Crest. Luxuriate in the rear ground with infinity edged pool, ocean and Catalina Island views, and outdoor kitchen cabana with BBQ and built-in TV. A must see to truly appreciate.  Some of the amenities that this estate has to offer are: climate controlled wine cellar, private theater with state-of-the-art Sony 4K projector, game room, large parking garage with motion censored lighting, gourmet kitchen opened to family room, master retreat, heated limestone flooring in master bathroom, library/office and much more.

Price: $22,800,000

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172 White Pine Canyon Road, Park City, Utah

At 6800 square feet this home is an entertainers dream. The front door enters into the exquisite great room, complete with a large well appointed kitchen, semi formal dining room and floor to ceiling windows. Just off the great room you will find the master suite and an office. The lower level has four bedrooms with en-suite baths, a gym and large family room with a wet bar and large wine room.  Situated on 5.17 private acres within the gates of The Colony at White Pine Canyon, this stunning ski-in ski-out contemporary home is the latest project from the Jaffa Group.

Price: $5,650,000

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The Best of LA County

Three Beautiful New Homes in Los Angeles County

1235 Tower Road

If you have been looking for the dream, mature, family home then it has arrived. This is the perfect villa in the perfect location. Painstakingly remodeled from the ground up and no area has been left undone. The pool area is like a private resort. All situated behind stately electronic gates. Living room with high ceilings opens to a very large terrace facing the city view. The den has a unique bar with a half circle window facing the pool area. Dining room will comfortably hold over 25 for dinner and has French doors, which open to a large terrace with an additional dining area also facing the view. 

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345 Channel Road

Completed in 2011, this 2-story architectural masterpiece is composed of two extraordinary homes with a combined 8 bedrooms & 13 baths, 4 of which are sumptuous master suites. Special features are 500 year old reclaimed teak floors, voluminous spaces, soaring ceilings, walls of glass opening to zen gardens, pool/spa, tranquil waterfalls, & exquisite natural sculptures.  Thru 500 year old Monastery gates, is a breathtaking and Eco-sensitive 2 home compound set like an oasis among unique water features, glass walkways and lush Japanese gardens, yet just 1 block from the beach. A truly unmatched property that creatively embraces nature.

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609 Palisades Road

This is the ultimate California lifestyle home.  This 3 level beach estate boasts 9 bedrooms and 12 baths with the beautiful ocean and sand as the backyard. Enter through a courtyard with fountain into a truly one of a kind sanctuary. he backyard features a large grassy area and pool. Step out he backyard gate and you're on the sand and steps from the ocean.  The main level offers an open floor plan ideal for entertaining or just quiet relaxation featuring large living room, family room and dining room. There are 3 kitchens throughout the home for convenience. The master suite has gorgeous ocean views and sounds of waves to lull you to sleep. There are plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms plus a front guest house.

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3 New Estates in Southern California

3 New Luxury Estates in Sunny, Southern California

1345 Moraga Drive
Los Angeles, California, 90049

Nestled perfectly, the estate is a picture of peace and tranquility - a paradise retreat from the bustling city, yet conveniently located. It is accommodating to the most discerning of buyers who seek to have an abundance of amenities and features, including a Chef's kitchen, stunning stained glass dome above the grand entry staircase, state-of-the-art movie theater, Champion-size tennis court and much more.

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9050 St Ives Drive

Los Angeles, California, 90069

An incredible development opportunity on an acre of promontory property with unobstrocted, panoramic views of the city and sea. This is a rare offering, and you won't even need permission to trim the trees, because you own them all. Open up one of the biggest and best views in lower Doheny to create the next tour de force estate on one of the largest lots, in the most sought after neighborhood in the hills. Gated and private, this developers dream is a must see.

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660 Hot Springs Road

Montecito, California 93108

This one story residence was built in the mid 1940s and features dual Master Suites each with its own sitting room/library. All these rooms open to gardens and vistas. A Third massive bedroom suite is reached off the end of the entrance hall. The formal Dining room opens to both the Living room and the ocean view veranda. Two kitchens with an adjacent 6 room staff wing. Detached 2 room and bath Chauffeurs quarters, Gardeners cottage of 4 rooms, kitchen and bath are at the service area of the home along with a two car garage and greenhouse.

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Contemporary California Home, Mountain and Valley Views

Apart from mountain and valley views, this home features a gallery, home theatre, game room, elevator, 7 car garage, and 5000 bottle wine cellar. A spacious open plan with balcony views from the second to first floor, this house warmly welcomes residents and visitors alike.

Beautiful views of both mountains and valleys, and designed in a contemporary southwestern style

Price: $15,995,000

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Bayfront views from Newport Beach Estate

Setting the stage for the sweeping vistas the gilded neighborhood is known for, is a handcrafted, artisan-made mansion. Complete with mosaics, iron, wood, plaster, paint, bronze and textiles, the home is a masterpiece of fine living. Sited on a large waterfront lot at the tip of prestigious guard-gated Linda Isle, this exclusive estate is exceptional.

One of the most recognizable luxury estates on the California Riviera, this home is a true Newport Beach landmark. Gracing what is undoubtedly one of the best swaths of Bayfront - with more than 133 feet of Newport Harbor frontage and a dock for a large, 130-foot yacht as well as smaller craft - the residence commands spectacular views of the Turning Basin and Main Channel.

Price: $18,500,000

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Breathtaking Los Lagos Estate

Amenities down to the finest details heighten the sense of luxury, from the Vantage lighting system, handmade artisan wall finishes, in-floor heating and elevator to extraordinary custom furnishings. Twin curved stairways lead from the magnificent great room with floor to ceiling windows and rotunda ceiling. formal dining room, great room, sitting room with fireplace, gourmet kitchen, butler's pantry. Individually themed customized children's' bedrooms, large gym private office, 12-seat theater, arcade, billiard room, elevator, expansive master suite. Being sold furnished including a rare Schimmel Pegasus Piano.

This Granite Bay mountaintop estate once owned by Eddie Murphy. A private gate opens to reveal the splendor of the 2.5-acre compound on two lots, consisting of a 12,000 plus sq. ft. main residence and a 5,200 sq. ft. guest home. Lushly landscaped grounds are enhanced by vistas of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Folsom Lake and the Sacramento skyline.

Price: $12,000,000

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Open-Designed California Palisades Home

With the quiet, peaceful Interiors of a museum in mind, this building was designed with 26 foot high ceilings and 8-foot wide gallery hallways, spread amidst the homes 14,645 square feet of space. There is also a bedroom for staff, 7.5 baths, nd offering 4 bedrooms plus a maid's room, 7.5 baths, and a 10,000 bottle wine cellar.

The estate beautifully accommodates day-to-day living in style and luxury, with the capacity to entertain many guests at time with sophistication and ease. Ponds are also located inside the tree lined property.

Price: $18,500,000

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Contemporary Los Angeles Home with Views of it all

With an interior as clean-cut and simple as the exterior, (sharp corners and an all white design) this house gives an impression of elegance without pretension. The house comes with a kitchen complete with modern amenities, a gym, staff quarters, and a glass elevator to get to all floors of the house without missing the view.

Designed and built by world renown architect Ted Tanaka in 1986, and then completely redone in 2008, this is a home with easy grace and sophistication. Located on it's own private cul-de-sac on 3.2 acres, the homes spacious grounds and glass walls give inhabitants the view of their choice, be it city, mountain, or sea.

Price: $18,495,000

MLS #: 14734409

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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen Sell Brentwood Mansion

After building their 14,000 sq. ft. mansion in 2011, Tom and Gisele have decided to sell it for $50 million! The four-acre estate features an incredible infinity pool, waterfalls and pond.  The home includes a state-of-the-art indoor gym and is furnished with antiques from all over the world.  After moving out of their Brentwood, CA mansion, they will live in their newly-built mansion in Brookline, MA. Click here to view the listing.

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California Paradise at Prado de Rosado

25215 Prado de Rosado
Calabasas, CA 91302

This immaculate one-story southern California home has been featured on HGTV's "Most Beautiful Backyard" - for good reason! The incredible pool, surfaced with mosaic tile, features waterfalls and a swim up bar. Entertain guests with plenty of seating and two BBQ areas, as well as a huge yard area with panoramic views. The beauty continues inside the house, with attention to detail in every aspect, including custom cabinetry, lighting and flooring. Priced at under 4 million dollars.

MLS: SR13243143
Price: $3,795,000
Beds/baths: 4 beds, 6 baths (5 full, 1 half)

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