Dreaming of living in a sand castle in coastal California?<\/p>\n
For a cool $108 million, you can \u2014 in beautiful La Jolla.<\/p>\n
There, giant sand castle-like mansion modeled after the Ch\u00e2teau de Versailles is one of the most expensive homes on the market in the Golden State these days \u2014 along with a $135 million new-build dwelling with a jazz bar and a 30,000-square-foot Georgian residence on 137 acres in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
The sky-high prices appear to defy a slowdown in the luxury market over the last few years, particularly in LA, where just 13 homes sold for $50 million or more in 2025, down from 55 in 2022, according to data from Realtor.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Are sellers delusional? Is the luxury market immune to consumer caution?<\/p>\n Whatever the case, these sun-kissed trophy listings offer all the eye candy you need today. Here are the Golden State\u2019s 10 most expensive homes now listed for sale on Realtor.com.<\/p>\n 1. $135 million: 1261 Angelo Drive, Beverly Hills<\/p>\n Tied for the crown as California\u2019s most expensive home, this modern masterpiece<\/a> is pure billionaire fantasy. The 50,000-square-foot stunner boasts 16 bedrooms, 27 bathrooms and 6 private acres perched high above the Los Angeles basin, with sweeping views that stretch all the way to the Pacific.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s one of the great view properties on the West Coast,\u201d said Kurt Rappaport, of Westside Estate Agency, who co-listed the estate with Stephen Shapiro.<\/p>\n An aerial of the estate. Barcelo Photography<\/p>\n The mansion boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and a living space warmed by a fireplace. Barcelo Photography<\/p>\n An impressive glass ceiling captures even more of that California sunlight. Barcelo Photography<\/p>\n Its $135 million ask is certainly high, but it still comes at a discount. Realtor.com data shows the megalith initially asked $195 million in 2024 before lowering its price to $175 million in 2025, and then to its current $135 million in early 2026.<\/p>\n Built in 2012 as a passion project \u2014 not a cookie-cutter spec, Rappaport noted \u2014 the sleek showstopper conquers the impossible feat of feeling serene despite its oversized proportions.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s very calm and soothing for a house of this size,\u201d Rappaport said. \u201cIt\u2019s a home where someone can entertain on a very large scale or a very intimate scale.\u201d <\/p>\n 2. $135 million: 607 Siena Way, Los Angeles<\/p>\n For those who can splash out some real cash, here\u2019s developer Ardie Tavangarian\u2019s spec mansion Villa Siena, whose $135 million asking price ties it for first place. <\/p>\n Comprising more than 33,000 square feet, this newly built eight-bedroom, 20-bath Bel-Air behemoth<\/a> was designed as a full-sensory experience, wrapped in natural teak and stone with soaring 30-foot walls of glass. <\/p>\n A four-story floating staircase sets the tone, while the primary suite ups the ante with a retractable roof made for stargazing.<\/p>\n The architecture of the residence is a sight to behold. Brandon Stanley<\/p>\n This being California, there\u2019s plenty of room for outdoor entertainment. Brandon Stanley<\/p>\n Extensive amenities include a 22-seat cinema, a wellness center and a car gallery with its own jazz bar. There are two pools, one of which is on the rooftop overlooking LA and the Bel-Air Country Club. It\u2019s all on a 1.2-acre lot.<\/p>\n \u201cThe house has every amenity, every bell, every whistle,\u201d said Rayni Williams of the Beverly Hills Estates, who co-listed the property with her business partner, Branden Williams. \u201cIt\u2019s a complete James Bond-style, top-of-the-line smart home with the most high-tech spa ever to be installed in a residential estate.\u201d<\/p>\n The listing \u2014 which originally asked $177 million in 2025 \u2014 is also repped by Shana Tavangarian and Emilia Tavangarian (Ardie\u2019s daughters) of the Beverly Hills Estates, as well as Drew Fenton of Carolwood Estates.<\/p>\n 3. $125 million: 24331 Coto de Caza Drive, Coto de Caza<\/p>\n In affluent Orange County, this stately listing<\/a> is a red, white and blue slice of power-player history.<\/p>\n Once the backdrop for soir\u00e9es attended by the likes of President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan, the legendary Lyon Estate was built in 1986 by US Air Force Reserve commander General William Lyon inside the ultra-exclusive Coto de Caza gates.<\/p>\n The Lyon Estate, given its presidential history, bears a stately design. Courtesy Gavin Cater<\/p>\n The residence seems plucked from an old world New York City co-op. Courtesy Gavin Cater<\/p>\n The pool is a chic retreat. Courtesy Gavin Cater<\/p>\n The stunning garage has space for no fewer than 70 cars. Courtesy Gavin Cater<\/p>\n Sprawled across a staggering 137 acres, the 21,000-square-foot Georgian main house packs eight bedrooms and 11 baths. The estate boasts a 70-car museum-worthy garage, equestrian facilities with a 10-stall barn, two private lakes and three guest houses. Need more? There\u2019s also a 64-acre parcel approved for future development.<\/p>\n \u201cMost properties at this price offer one or two standout features,\u201d said Josh Altman, whose team at Douglas Elliman represents the property. It has been for sale since May of last year, according to Realtor.com. \u201cThis offers everything, plus flexibility. You get privacy without isolation, acreage without being remote, and a finished estate without sacrificing future upside.\u201d<\/p>\n 4. $125 million: 7661 Curson Terrace, Los Angeles<\/p>\n Perched like a billionaire\u2019s eagle\u2019s nest, California\u2019s next priciest home<\/a> \u2014 and tied with No. 3 \u2014 is a 22,000-square-foot trophy with seven bedrooms, 12 baths and swagger to spare.<\/p>\n Built by ultra-luxury developer Scott Mitchell, whose homes routinely trade north of $150 million, the estate boasts a state-of-the-art screening room, a billiards lounge, a bar, an infinity pool and a 12-car motorcourt. <\/p>\n It listed for sale<\/a> in September 2025.<\/p>\n The 22,000-square-foot mansion doesn\u2019t shy on terrace space. Simon Berlyn<\/p>\n Perched high, it looks out to views of downtown Los Angeles and the Pacific. Simon Berlyn<\/p>\n More than 10,000 square feet of deck terraces float above the city, offering unobstructed views from downtown to the ocean. \u201cYou\u2019re on your own island,\u201d said listing agent Branden Williams, who shares the listing with Rayni Williams.<\/p>\n Needing no updates, the house is move-in ready, he said, coming fully furnished down to complimentary Oral-B 3D toothbrushes.<\/p>\n 5. $110 million: 6962 Wildlife Road, Malibu<\/p>\n Clocking in at No. 5, this $110 million Hollywood icon<\/a> lives on the wild side. A recent addition to the Malibu market, it listed for sale in September 2025, according to Realtor.com<\/p>\n Billionaire venture capitalist Riaz Valani, the original investor<\/a> in e-cigarette maker Juul, and his wife Augusta Tigrett reportedly snapped it up in 2019 for $40 million. But the property\u2019s most famous owner was late Tonight Show legend Johnny Carson, who held it until his death in 2005.<\/p>\n The eye-catching interior is replete with handsome mid-century touches. Steven Lippman<\/p>\n A view of the wide open layout. Steven Lippman<\/p>\n The design masterfully blends the outdoors with the interior. Steven Lippman<\/p>\n The pool has a prime oceanfront perch. Steven Lippman<\/p>\n Perched on a bluff along Wildlife Road, the 7,100-square-foot estate, built in 1980, includes a glass-wrapped two-bedroom main house and a tennis court with guest suites, on 4 acres with 327 feet of ocean frontage in scenic Point Dume.<\/p>\n \u201cAt this price point, luxury buyers look for irreplaceable rarities,\u201d said Chris Cortazzo of Compass, who represents the property.<\/p>\n Featuring a dramatic atrium with living trees, a triangular dining room, guesthouses and even an NBC-gifted tennis pavilion, it\u2019s Malibu history with blockbuster views.<\/p>\n 6. $110 million: 859 Woodacres Road, Santa Monica<\/p>\n This $110 million Santa Monica stunner<\/a> is where eco-luxury meets golf-course glamour. The 12,240-square-foot, six-bed, six-bath estate sits on the seventh hole of the ultra-exclusive Riviera Country Club.<\/p>\n It listed in August for that sky-high sum.<\/p>\n The estate is shaded by tall trees. Simon Berlyn<\/p>\n A modern pool is as blue as the sky. Simon Berlyn<\/p>\n Built in 2015 on a private 1-acre site, it\u2019s the only Riviera home designed by legendary architect Howard Backen. Featuring board-formed concrete, soaring wood ceilings, steel-frame windows and disappearing glass walls, the house is nearly off the grid with geothermal and solar power.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s totally private with sunset views out to the Santa Monica mountains, overlooking the Riviera,\u201d said Branden Williams of the Beverly Hills Estates, who co-listed it with Rayni Williams, as well as the Agency\u2019s Sandro Dazzan. \u201cTo me, this is art you can live in.\u201d<\/p>\n 7. $108 million: 1900 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla<\/p>\n Dubbed \u201cThe Sand Castle,\u201d this La Jolla Shores fantasy<\/a> in San Diego County is pure coastal excess.<\/p>\n The waterfront palace sits next to the ultra-exclusive La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, known for its five-star accommodations and five-year waitlist.<\/p>\n The $108 million mansion listed in October 2024, Realtor.com shows. Its most recent owner, the tech mogul Darwin Deason, passed away in December.<\/p>\n The mansion commands significant curb appeal. Austin Ashlin of Future Home Photos<\/p>\n The pool area resembles that of a southern French retreat. Austin Ashlin of Future Home Photos<\/p>\n Entertain guests in a wonderfully ornate dining room. Austin Ashlin of Future Home Photos<\/p>\n There\u2019s also a fully wood-paneled bar. Austin Ashlin of Future Home Photos<\/p>\n The 10-bedroom estate boasts a 162-foot seawall, built in 1955 and grandfathered in, plus a private beach and nearly an acre of oceanfront land. Inside are gold-gilded rooms, 19th-century chandeliers, mermaid statues, a Thassos-tiled saltwater pool, a spa, cabanas and even sea caves for lobster catching \u2014 one with an elevator straight to the kitchen.<\/p>\n \u201cIt also lives very warm and friendly,\u201d said Brett Dickinson of Compass, who co-listed the manse with colleague Ross Clark, adding that 17 billionaires have taken a look so far.<\/p>\n 8. $100 million: 620 Arkell Drive, Beverly Hills<\/p>\n Some properties don\u2019t just sell luxury; they sell bragging rights.<\/p>\n This 18,400-square-foot Beverly Hills beauty<\/a> flaunts floor-to-ceiling picture windows, a sleek marble fireplace and, not one, but two primary suites \u2014 but insiders say the real flex is the address.<\/p>\n Unlike many 90210 homes folded into LA, this one scores full Beverly Hills perks, from elite schools to emergency services.<\/p>\n The style is undeniably chic. Lawrence Fitz Simon<\/p>\n An aerial of the hilltop perch. Simon Berlyn<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s the most coveted, most expensive, hardest-to-get-into neighborhood in Beverly Hills,\u201d said listing representative Rayni Williams. She shares it with Shawn Elliott of Nest Seekers International and Tomer Fridman of the Fridman Group.<\/p>\n And in star-studded Trousdale Estates \u2014 where 14-foot height limits rule and caissons are prohibited \u2014 this is one of just six homes with a second story and a deck, Williams added.<\/p>\n 9. $95 million: 729 Bel Air Road, Los Angeles<\/p>\n