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An 18-bedroom legacy compound nestled amid the Rocky Mountains has just hit the market for an eye-watering $300 million.
The 74.1-acre estate, said to be owned by California billionaires Lynda and Stewart Resnick, not only tops this week’s most expensive homes list, but it is also America’s most expensive listing.
Built in 1994, the mountain retreat with frontage along the Roaring Fork River boasts an 18,466-square-foot primary residence known as Little Lake Lodge. Plans for the future construction of a secondary 19,750-square-foot residence are included with the sale.
Guest homes and separate staff accommodations are available along with an infinity-edge 80-foot pool, and several garages. There is also an opportunity for future development on the property.
Other jaw-dropping estates to make this week’s most expensive list include six California estates, a newly built Virginia mansion, and a Long Island dwelling with ocean frontage and two pools.
10. 3 Island Vis, Newport Coast, CA
Price: $27,660,000
French manor: Built in 2000 and “exquisitely reimagined” last year, this six-bedroom estate has been modernized by architect David Pierce.
Located in the guard-gated Pelican Crest enclave, the 8,367-square-foot residence offers breathtaking vistas spanning from the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island to Newport Harbor and the Pelican Hill Golf Course. Ornate updates include natural limestone and white herringbone floors, hand-brushed Venetian plaster, and a two-story foyer with antique chandelier and grand staircase.
There is also a wood-paneled library, tiered home theater, sauna, steam room, a saltwater pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, and a subterranean seven-car garage.
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9. 29122 Cliffside Dr, Malibu, CA
Price: $28,950,000
Point Dume: Located on nearly 1 acre, this property offers investors the opportunity to create your own six-bedroom dream home with included plans drawn up by architect Brian Biglin.
Built in 1972, an existing two-bedroom residence with detached two-car garage has been remodeled and could also be added onto, according to the listing. Overlooking Catalina Island and Queen’s Necklace, the seaside estate also has private beach access.
The property last traded hands in October 2022 for $15 million.
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8. 6501 Bright Mountain Rd, McLean, VA
Price: $29,990,000
Bright Mountain estate: This newly built estate sits on 5.3 acres of privacy surrounded by lush landscaping.
The 21,837-square-foot estate is looking to become “one of the capital region’s most significant compounds.” A six-bedroom modern mansion boasts glass front entry doors, a great room with 28-foot vaulted ceilings, and floating fireplaces found in the living and dining salons. Other highlights include a gourmet chef’s kitchen, a “concealed spice kitchen,” first-floor primary suite, library, home theater, glass-enclosed wine cellar, and upstairs secondary suite with fireplace and private terrace.
The spacious lot also has twin double-height garages, a heated pool with waterfall, spa, pool house, and firepit lounge.
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7. 227 Dock Ln, Great Neck, NY
Price: $35,000,000
Swan landing: This 5.4-acre waterfront property has indoor and outdoor pools, a boat dock and private beach access.
Located on Long Island’s North Shore overlooking Manhasset Bay, the 13-bedroom mansion boasts barrel ceilings, custom inlay flooring, circular columns, curved window walls, and eight fireplaces. Other opulent amenities include an English oak-clad library, a mahogany library, a chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry, a breakfast room with five sets of French doors, and a primary suite with sitting room and two bathrooms. Other impressive details include a temperature-controlled wine cellar, a staff suite, and gaming area.
The Peter Cummin-designed grounds feature a lily pond, English garden, greenhouse, a two-bedroom guesthouse, a “custom pony house,” tennis court, and an entertainment pavilion.
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6. 24824 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Price: $35,950,000
Oceanfront opulence: This eight-bedroom mansion has been recently reimagined by designer Malgosia Migdal.
A 6,742-square-foot open floor plan features French white oak floors, designer lighting, and European plaster walls. The stylish living room with box-beam ceiling has a retractable glass wall that opens up to the outdoor living space. A primary suite with cove ceiling has a fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and stunning ocean views.
Located on 1.55 private acres, the property also has a tennis court, swimming pool with spa, outdoor kitchen, and dual guesthouses.
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5. 11824 Ellice St, Malibu, CA
Price: $44,000,000
Simka Malibu: This brand-new concrete estate is perched on a 1-acre promontory overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
The Brutalist-style mansion designed by architect Kris Halliday boasts 30,000 square feet of sleek space. Found inside the 10-bedroom sanctuary designed to withstand the test of time are disappearing glass walls, a home theater with 235-inch LED screen, a Japanese tea room, and a commercial kitchen for grand-scale entertaining.
It also has a Zen courtyard, Japanese gardens, koi ponds, a multilevel pool with swim up bar, circular fire lounge, nightclub, an underground 10-car garage, and wellness center with spa, cold plunge, sauna, and fitness center with “underwater pool windows.”
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4. 9006 Thrasher Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Price: $72,500,000
Newly built contemporary: Located in the prestigious Bird Streets, this seven-bedroom residence boasts “jetliner vistas” spanning from Century City to the Pacific Ocean.
The 13,400-square-foot interior has a living wall, Zen-inspired courtyard, and automated glass walls that open up to spectacular views of Los Angeles. Other highlights include a grand living room with fireplace, two guest suites, a primary suite with private terrace and custom closets, and a lower-level entertainment area with built-in bar, home theater, fitness center, billiard room, sauna, and massage room.
Covered terraces, sundecks, and lounging areas overlook the zero-edge pool and spa. There are also separate staff suites and a subterranean eight-car garage.
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3. 2315 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL
Price: $73,000,000
Bermuda-style estate: This award-winning, seven-bedroom estate originally hit the market in November 2024 for $83.5 million. It last traded hands in 2022 for $44.88 million.
Fresh off a renovation, the oceanfront British Colonial-style mansion boasts a modernized kitchen and bathrooms; marble, tile, and wood floors; and an elegant new staircase. Other impressive details include an open-concept kitchen with redesigned butler’s pantry, a custom bar, home theater, two laundry rooms, a new wine room, fitness center, and refinished game room.
The spacious lot also has two pools, guest and staff quarters, and a private beach.
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2. 163 Spindrift Rd, Carmel, CA
Price: $91,350,000
Seacliff: Built in 2017, this modernized 13-bedroom compound with numerous stone fireplaces sits on five contiguous lots with nearly 1,000 feet of water frontage overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
A 12,441-square-foot primary lodge has eight bedrooms, a glass-enclosed wine room, and a two-story, wood-clad library with gold-leaf domed ceiling. Four additional cottages can be found on the legacy property surrounded by oceanfront gardens and meditation areas.
A courtyard leads out to a waterfall pool, hot tub, barrel sauna, and fitness center. Three stairways offer convenient access to the ocean.
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1. 161 Stillwater Dr, Aspen, CO
Price: $300,000,000
Mountain mansion: This Rocky Mountain getaway sits on 74.1 acres surrounded by wildlife with frontage along the Roaring Fork River.
The 18-bedroom compound features an 18,466-square-foot main residence known as Little Lake Lodge. Included with the sale are plans for the future construction of a second 19,750-square-foot estate to create your own multigenerational compound.
There is also an infinity-edge pool, a 5,286-square-foot guesthouse, and two additional “alpine-inspired” residences.
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