In Bel-Air, a $400-million mega-mansion aims for the national price record
Key takeaways
- Thirty-nine bedrooms, 59 bathrooms, 70,000 square feet and a piece of history.
- The mega-mansion, which surfaced for sale this week, is seeking to be the most expensive home sale in U.S. history.
- The house serves as the family compound of the Al-Thanis, the uber-wealthy family that has ruled the oil-rich nation of Qatar since the 19th century.
The compound holds 39 bedrooms and 59 bathrooms across 70,000 square feet. (Simon Berlyn) By Jack Flemming Staff Writer Follow May 1, 2026 1:39 PM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
What does $400 million buy in Bel-Air? Thirty-nine bedrooms, 59 bathrooms, 70,000 square feet and a piece of history.
The mega-mansion, which surfaced for sale this week, is seeking to be the most expensive home sale in U.S. history. The current record belongs to Ken Griffin, who paid $238 million for a New York City penthouse in 2019, while the California record belongs to James Jannard, the Oakley founder who sold his Malibu mansion for $210 million in 2024.