In early August, reports suggested that Jennifer Lopez was searching for a new home in Los Angeles after listing the Beverly Hills mansion she shared with Ben Affleck for sale. Now, months after resuming her house-hunting journey, a new report indicates that she is eyeing a famous LA property, though acquiring it could prove challenging.
According to a source speaking to TMZ, JLo is currently negotiating to purchase the coveted Azria Estate in Holmby Hills, which is listed at $55 million. The 14-bedroom estate, located at 10250 West Sunset Boulevard, boasts luxurious features such as a greenhouse, guest house, infinity pool with a sauna, home theater, and game room. Designed by renowned architect Paul R. Williams, the estate was once owned by Academy Award-winning writer and producer Sidney Sheldon.
However, buying the Azria Estate won’t be easy for Lopez. The late BCBG founder Max Azria’s former home spans 30,000 square feet, and while it’s listed for $55 million, Lopez is hoping to acquire it for between $30 and $39 million—far below the asking price.
Lopez, currently in the midst of a high-profile divorce from Ben Affleck, could face competition for the property. Earlier this year, billionaire investor Ron Burkle made a $30 million bid during an auction for the house, but he is now entangled in a legal dispute with Max Azria’s widow, Lubov Azria. Despite these hurdles, Lopez has reportedly taken multiple tours of the estate and is said to be in communication with both Burkle and Lubov regarding the property.
The Azria Estate is listed by Branden and Rayni Williams of The Beverly Hills Estates, who describe it as a “distinguished estate” offering “elegance and privacy” with a layout ideal for family, staff, and guests. The mansion is also familiar to Lopez, as she filmed her upcoming 2024 movie Atlas there.
Lopez had initially considered the Holmby Hills property during her house hunt with Affleck, but they ultimately chose a $60 million home in Beverly Hills, which they later sold for an $8 million profit. The sale of that property has since stalled amid their ongoing divorce.
This latest development follows reports that Lopez was never fond of the “ultra-modern” design of her marital home, which she felt was a compromise. The news also coincides with her ex-boyfriend, Sean “Diddy” Combs, listing his nearby Beverly Hills mansion for $61.5 million, just six months after federal agents raided the property.
