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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Glass Miami: Where Nature and Urban Luxury Coexist

Glass: Miami Beach

This new development in Miami's exclusive South of Fifth neighborhood is now open to new residents. Located at 120 Ocean Drive, just steps from the beach, the 18-story boutique condominium boasts ten full-floor units that are the height of luxury living. A huge selling-point of these ultra-luxurious condos is their 360-degree views of South Beach.

"The tower is designed to dematerialize as it rises, with its exterior almost entirely disappearing into the atmosphere, due to its compositional use of fritted, patterned glass. Glass reflects, captures and abstracts the natural landscape of sand, sea and sky while retaining the essence of place through its architectural design, its materials, surface textures and tonal color." (via Glass website)

Built by Rene Gonzalez Architect and development firm Terra Group, Glass was initially zoned for 45 units. But the President of Terra Group chose a fresh new approach. He argues that "less is more" in real estate. "The idea is that less density allows you to be able to financially engineer the deals in a more conservative way rather than aggressive, offering a better product, better margins and delivering scarcity to owners," says Martin.

So, downsizing to an exclusive ten ultra-luxe units, Glass enhances its property value and its surrounding community. The building's overall value is appraised at close to $90 million. Each unit is nearly 3,500 square feet - costing between $2,500-$2,700 per square foot. The Glass penthouse recently sold for an astounding $20 million. The architect Gonzalez describes his goal in designing as creating something "timeless [that has] a quality that responds and respects the environment. [He] wanted to think of a way to have this building become more ethereal and less physical, and more intertwined with the environmental surroundings."

Well, Gonzalez definitely accomplished his goal. Check out some pictures of the stunning condominium below:

 Visit the website, here. 

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Shakira's Miami Water Front Estate is on the Market!

International pop sensation Shakira is selling her Miami Beach home to settle down with her new family in Barcelona. The singer purchased the home at the beginning of her American career but is now choosing to move on, listing the price of her water front property at $14,950,000.

The property boasts 6 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms, plus gourmet kitchen and gym. It is situated just a few moments from the heart of South Beach. To find out more about Shakira's for sale property, click here.

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Golden Beach Luxury

Incredible 7 bedroom, 9 bathroom waterfront estate in Golden Beach. Redesigned for the modern minimalist, this house is stylish and efficient. In-ground pool overlooks the intra-costal waterways which lead into the ocean, and dock access is available for your boating excursions. This house won't be on the market for long!

MLS #:A1776430
Address: 373 Center Island Drive, Golden Beach, FL 33160Price: $10,500,000

Find out even more about this listing here.

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Luxury Real Estate in South Florida

The quintissential "hot spot," South Florida's luxury real estate market is better than ever. Here are just a few of the many listings now available to potential buyers looking for a beachy, resort-like lifestyle.

707 Oriole CircleBoca Raton, FL 33431

 
 

Interior features: Modern interior decoration, gourmet kitchen, lofted master suite with fireplace and en-suite living room, granite vanity, digital shower with infinite 360 degree views, wet bar with wine refrigerator, remote powered window shades and video screen, over-sized closets
Exterior features: Sits on over 1/2 acre, pool with patio, sits out over bay with dock access
Listing price: $3,495,000 - for more information and images of this listing, click here!

22 Harbor Point Drive
Key Biscayne, Miami, FL 33149

 

 

Interior features: 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms all with outdoor access and water views. Gourmet kitchen, fireplaces, french doors and skylights
Exterior features: In-ground swimming pool, 300 feet of ocean frontage, large gardens
Listing price: $18,500,000 - for more information and images of this listing, click here!

4424 N. Bay Road
Miami Beach, FL 33140

 
 

Interior features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, recently redesigned for modern living. Spacious gourmet kitchen, marble floors - natural light seeps in through the huge windows. Large terrace is available from the master suite.
Exterior features: Large swimming pool with patio and surrounding yard, 100 ft of water frontage,
Listing price: $8,900,000 - for more information and images of this listing, click here!

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Versace's Mansion Is On The Market!

This Miami Beach mansion once belonged to Gianni Versace, and after his death, it sat empty for three years until entrepreneur Peter Loftin bought it.  He then restored it and is now selling it as one of the two most expensive homes in America (The Fleur De Lys Estate is also being sold for $125 million).

Casa Casuarina

1116 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

     

To view the complete listing, click here.

Price: $125,000,000
Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 11
Sq.Ft: 23,462

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