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Jennifer Lopez Lists Extravagant Bel-Air Estate for $42.5 Million

The Los Angeles property has been reimagined as a rustic-chic French Country escape and comes with its own private lake and beach

By Geoffrey Montes
Modern patio with white sofas, orange cushions, and a fire pit; surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
Jennifer Lopez is selling her 9-bedroom, 13-bathroom Bel Air estate for $42.5 million. Photo: Carolwood Estates

Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lopez has placed her sprawling Los Angeles compound on the market for $42.5 million. The Bronx-born entertainer, who tied the knot to Oscar-winning actor (and former fiancé) Ben Affleck last summer, originally acquired the gated estate from actress Sela Ward in 2016 for around $28 million. Lopez has become quite the real estate baroness since vaulting to fame, with various reports placing the value of her property portfolio at nearly $100 million.

Anchoring her eight-acre Bel-Air spread is a 12,800-square-foot manor that was crafted in the 1940s by American architect Samuel Marx. The nine-bedroom dwelling has since been revamped as a charming French Country escape, with elements such as beamed ceilings, stone-faced walls, and hundred-year-old floor planks giving the place a rustic-chic feel. The main level includes a double-height living room, chef’s kitchen with cathedral ceilings, a wood-paneled library, and numerous fireplaces, while the lower level is equipped with a 30-seat screening room (currently decorated with movie posters featuring Affleck).

Singer performing on stage, wearing a white outfit and earrings, holding a microphone, long hair styled in a ponytail
Jennifer Lopez. Photo: wikimedia commons
Spacious modern living room with large paintings, cozy seating, a unique light fixture, and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows.
Walls of glass open to a landscaped terrace. Photo: Carolwood Estates

Upstairs, the lavish primary wing comes with multiple dressing rooms, a massive walk-in closet, a library, a fireplace, and a spa-like bathroom overlooking the lush grounds, which are planted with native, drought-resistant species. Among outdoor amenities are a 100-seat amphitheater, guest cottage, pagoda with fire pit, and an infinity-edge pool, plus a private lake with its own sandy beach. As for the newlyweds—who have five children between them—it appears they are ready for a fresh start, with recent reports suggesting they’re in escrow for a $34.5 million Pacific Palisades retreat.

The home is listed with Brett Lawyer of Carolwood Estates. See more photos below.

Spacious rustic kitchen with stone walls, large windows, a chandelier, and a central island under a skylight.
The rustic-chic kitchen features stone walls and cathedral ceilings. Photo: Carolwood Estates
Spacious luxury bedroom with canopy bed, cozy seating area by fireplace, and large windows overlooking greenery.
The primary wing boasts a fireplace and terrace, plus dual dressing rooms and a spalike bath. Photo: Carolwood Estates
Home gym with various exercise equipment, wooden floors, and high ceilings with natural light streaming through large windows.
The property features a state-of-the-art gym. Photo: Carolwood Estates
Home theater with a large screen displaying a cityscape, surrounded by plush seating and framed movie posters on the walls.
The purple-hued cinema can seat 30. Photo: Carolwood Estates
Outdoor patio with stone fireplace, surrounded by lush greenery, black cushioned wooden sofas, and potted plants.
An outdoor lounge with anchored by an enormous stone fireplace. Photo: Carolwood Estates
Luxury house with stone facade, surrounded by trees, large lawn, swing, and parked cars in the driveway.
The estate’s outdoor living spaces are filled with native trees, bushes and plants. Photo: Carolwood Estates
Tropical oasis with natural pool surrounded by lush greenery, palm trees, and a sunny seating area.
The eight-acre estate comes with its own private lake and sandy beach. Photo: Carolwood Estates